Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis. *

Team Manager – Transfer of Care Discharge Hub

We are seeking a motivated and solution-focused manager to lead our Transfer of Care Hub (ToCH) during a 6-month interim period.

This is an exciting opportunity for an internal candidate looking to further develop their leadership skills within a fast-paced, highly visible service at the heart of the health and social care system.

About the Role:

The Transfer of Care Hub plays a critical role in supporting timely, safe and person-centred hospital discharge, ensuring individuals receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Working across Adult Social Care, Health, Community Services and the Voluntary Sector, the service is central to improving outcomes for residents and maintaining effective flow across the system.

About the Candidate:

You will be a Qualified Social Worker and an experienced manager, with Substantial experience of managing complex caseloads, services, and safeguarding issues. You will have worked strategically across a range of health and social care services, with experience of multidisciplinary working in a range of settings.

For more information, please contact victoriaworthington@wirral.gov.uk

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Wirral Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, this post will be subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, verified reference checks and verification of qualifications.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a check of the relevant Barred List(s). The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment

It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.

Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.

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