Job Introduction
We’re looking for an experienced social worker who is enthusiastic, motivated and has experience in managing social workers and social work assistants to join us as a Deputy Manager in our Reablement and Hospital Discharge Team.
This team supports Milton Keynes residents to have a smooth and safe discharge from both the hospital and community discharge service. We’re committed to supporting people to recover and maintain their independence following a period of illness or injury.
As a Deputy Manager you’ll be integral to the development of the team in meeting the demands of the service and will be key in implementing change to meet the increasing needs of the residents of Milton Keynes. The Reablement and Hospital Discharge Team has a base both in the community and the hospital and is a busy and fast paced team where every day is different.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys a challenge, has experience of hospital, multidisciplinary working and continuing health care. We pride ourselves on the established collaborative working relationship we have with our system partners across health and social care. If you’re interested in making a difference, supporting the development of the team and workforce and want a varied and rewarding role then this is the job role for you.
This role requires you to have a social work degree or equivalent. You may be asked to travel so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
If you would like to learn more, please contact either Parita Shah or Yvette Chicharro on 01908 254456.
Main Responsibility
- Supervising and supporting qualified social workers and social work assistants.
- Managing and prioritising allocations.
- Authorising and providing scrutiny of assessments.
- Liaising with health professionals to minimise delayed discharges.
- Managing the flow through all reablement and recuperation services.
- Addressing HR issues.
- Supporting colleagues within a multidisciplinary service.
The Ideal Candidate
- Have a flexible approach.
- You'll rotate between the Hospital and Civic Office as a base.
- You may be required to work 1 in 10 weekends from 8:30 to 12:30, with a day off during the week and payment for the hours worked.
- Ability to manage resources.
- Able to work with partner organisations.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
