Deputy Manager - The Reablement and Hospital Discharge Team

We are looking to recruit a Deputy Manager - The Reablement and Hospital Discharge Team within Milton Keynes County Council.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with Vulnerable Adults within a hospital setting
• Report writing and making assessments
• Developing care plans
• Care management
• Managing complex cases
• Liaising with other professional bodies
• Arranging safe and timely discharges for service users
• Self-directed support / personal budgets
• Managing staff
• Provide reflective supervision and support to social workers and social work assistants
• Manage and prioritize allocations based on risk, need, and urgency.
• Support workers in producing strengths-based assessments that accurately reflect the individual and their situation.
• Collaborate with health colleagues and other professionals to ensure timely discharge of individuals.
• Oversee the flow through all discharge services.
• Manage and support a team, addressing HR issues as necessary.
• Support colleagues within a multidisciplinary service.
• Solve problems and manage complex cases and risk.

Experience preferred:

• Post qualifying experience of working as a Senior Social Worker - Hospital Discharge team within the UK Social Care industry.

The Team:

• Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE Registration
• 5 year post qualifying experience within UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

To discuss this Deputy Manager position or any similar vacancies we have available in Milton Keynes, please contact Faye Rowe on or email