Hospital Team Manager - Discharge South and Central Team

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Team Manager to join our South and Central Discharge Team based at Amersham Hospital.

"Working here has been incredibly rewarding. The support and collaboration within the team are unparalleled," says one of our current team members. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team to provide high-quality services to the residents of Buckinghamshire.

As a Team Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of adult social care in our hospital setting. You will be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions and driving positive change. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to making a real impact.

In responding to the Adult Social Care reforms we will continue to reflect and change but we know that we are building on a strong foundation having already created more roles in Social Work and Occupational Therapy; implemented a structure that is focused around establishing the right conditions to deliver outstanding practice and working more closely with the community and the voluntary sector to people near to where they live., On-the-go:

Our 'on-the-go' roles mean you'll usually start and finish your day from a base, moving around between different locations throughout the day. You won't need a fixed desk to work from, but you'll have access to our network where you can keep up to date with admin and the latest staff updates.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home., We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual who is passionate about social care. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, the ability to motivate and develop staff, and a commitment to providing personalized care. You should have a recognized Social Work qualification and registration, with additional management qualifications being desirable.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.


• Experience in social care or occupational therapy.


• The ability to manage change effectively and promote staff development.


• Excellent record-keeping and planning skills.


• You must have a recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.


• You need to be flexible and have the ability to travel and access offices and provisions across the county


Naturally, you will be a great people person, familiar with working to a strength-based approach where you think outside of the box and enable people to prevent, reduce or delay the need for care. Bringing your in-depth knowledge of the latest legislation and statutory guidance, you'll work independently and with colleagues to support adults and their families. Persistence and an adaptable approach are needed in an outcome focused way with our partners such as health services, community sector, housing, care providers and other stakeholders.

Now in its third year, Buckinghamshire Council brings together the best of the previous five councils to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected- only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement., We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture


• the chance to really make a difference to those around you


• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops


• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group


• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us


• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events


At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Working in partnership with our health colleagues, housing and regulatory services, community boards and voluntary networks, our aim is to ensure that residents of Buckinghamshire are given the right support at the right time. We want adults at risk to be safe and in control, and to help them make choices about how they want to live. We also want to support the wellbeing of their families and carers.

Our work enables residents to have choice and control over the services they receive and can maximise their wellbeing and independence within their local community. We have a range of diverse roles in our Adults and Health directorate and are looking for people who want to make positive changes to our communities. After all, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

The majority of Buckinghamshire residents will have contact with our services at some point in their lives. Whether it's for information and advice, access to a dedicated service or through the work of our trading standards or environmental health teams, we aim to deliver to the highest standard possible.

This is a very exciting time to join our Adult Services and Health directorate, as we join together adult social care, public health, housing and regulatory services for the first time in Council history. Our Better Lives Strategy sets out our ambition to enable people to live independently for longer and reduce dependency on services - something we are keen to focus on over the next year. This new directorate gives us the opportunity to develop an integrated approach to services that will better support our residents. After all, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

Buckinghamshire Council is an ambitious unitary authority committed to establishing one of the best councils in the country. This is a very exciting time to join our new Adults and Health directorate as we build for the future, offering multi-agency support to our communities.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions


• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).


For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order')., Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme to those who are eligible and have passed their probation period. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.