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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a place defined by its people, strong communities, deep pride, and a shared commitment to looking after one another. As the Council continues to transform Adult Social Care, the Hospital Discharge Manager within the Hospital Discharge Team plays a central role in ensuring that every resident with care and support needs can live a Better Life in the place they call home.

The Importance of the Role

The Hospital Discharge Manager plays a vital role in supporting people to leave hospital safely, promptly and with the right support in place, promoting reablement-led pathways wherever possible. By championing a Home First and Discharge to Assess approach, the role ensures individuals are supported to maximise independence and avoid unnecessary long-term care. Through effective leadership and partnership working across health, social care and the voluntary sector, the postholder helps reduce delayed discharges, improve system flow and embed strengths-based, reablement-focused practice across the discharge pathway. This role is central to delivering integrated, person-centred care and supporting prevention agendas across the wider health and care system.

Living the PROUD Values

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s PROUD values shape everything the organisation does:

• Professional
• Respectful
• Open and Honest
• Understanding the needs of others
• Do what we say we will

Within Adult Social Care, these values are strengthened by CARE behaviours: Curiosity, Accountability, Responsive, Empowered. The Hospital Discharge Manager is expected to model these behaviours.

What the Role Requires

• Professional qualification and registration as a Social Worker
• Strong understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and best practice
• The ability to supervise, motivate, and develop staff
• A balanced approach to risk, rights, and independence
• Creativity in meeting need and problem-solving
• Strong partnership working across health, community, and voluntary sectors
• A commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice
• Confidence and capability to deputise for the Team Manager when required

About Adult Social Care in [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Adult Social Care is undergoing ambitious and positive transformation. As part of our transformation, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s Living Better Lives Strategy (2022–2026) sets out a bold vision for adult social care. The Hospital Discharge Manager will join at a pivotal moment contributing to new models of practice.

The Reward

Working within the Hospital Discharge Team is fast-paced, challenging, and deeply meaningful. For a professional seeking a role where values matter, ideas are welcomed, and work has real purpose, this position offers a unique and fulfilling opportunity.

Contact

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fiona Tupman-Smith, Service Manager- Home First, Early Intervention, Prevention and Neighbourhood on [contact hidden], or via email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, Friday 8 May 2026. Interviews: Friday 29 May 2026. Previous applicants need not apply.