Service Manager

We are looking to recruit a full-time / fixed term (or secondment with internal line manager approval) Service Manager until December 2025 to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will join the Countywide Hospital Discharge Management team and have responsibility for the Discharge Assessment and Review Team. The service manager will be responsible for management of the established team where the primary focus is around undertaking timely reviews following hospital discharge in line with the councils priorities.
The Service Manager will have the ability to establish and maintain close relationships with partner agencies and support the development of our offer to Derbyshire residents. You will use your relationships and skills in supporting efficient and creative solutions to support flow from the Acute Hospital Sites across our discharge pathways.
The Service Manager will embrace 'Discharge to assess' and 'Home First' approaches and be involved in necessary work to develop departmental and system wide responses that support individuals to have sustainable support in the community, avoiding long term institutional care.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate an excellent track record in their ability to support and manage others and develop professional autonomy and accountability. You will be responsible for the management of performance including delivering on outcomes identified within the council
We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and who embraces ongoing improvement and development. You will promote a strength based approach and be able to use your influence to encourage a shared commitment to supporting people to maintain independence, choice and control over their own lives.
The post is for a 5 from 7 working pattern but at the present time staff are expected to work on a Monday to Friday basis. Prior notice will be given in advance if this changes.

Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:
+ Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
+ 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.
+ Training and development opportunities
+ Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
+ Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
+ Supportive management and team
+ Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling
+ Derbyshire rewards - offering hundreds of discounts and cashback
More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here, The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.
Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.
Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here
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