Service Manager - Social Work Hospital Teams
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Social workers
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Description
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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Adults & Health
Service Area
Adults Social Care Operation
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Across Kirklees
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 15
Salary
£54,495 - £56,494
Advert Wording
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of Vulnerable People and making a real difference in your community? Do you thrive on partnership working, innovation, and leading inclusive, community-informed services? If so, we want to hear from you!
About The Role
Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Adults & Health
Service Area
Adults Social Care Operation
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Across Kirklees
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 15
Salary
£54,495 - £56,494
Advert Wording
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of Vulnerable People and making a real difference in your community? Do you thrive on partnership working, innovation, and leading inclusive, community-informed services? If so, we want to hear from you!
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Kirklees Council’s forward-thinking leadership team as Service Manager for our Hospital Discharge Team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality, cost-effective services and least restrictive services that put people and communities at the heart of everything we do.
You Will
You Will
- Provide strategic leadership and operational management for the Hospital Discharge team, working closely with health and social care partners.
- Drive transformation and continuous improvement, ensuring our services are innovative, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of our diverse communities.
- Champion partnership working, building strong relationships across the Council, NHS, voluntary sector, and wider stakeholders to deliver seamless, whole-system support.
- Lead and inspire social work teams who work under pressure, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and high performance.
- Ensure services are delivered within budget, achieving necessary savings and efficiencies while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Promote a strengths-based, enabling approach that empowers individuals and communities to achieve positive mental health and wellbeing outcomes.
- Has significant management experience in a social care or health environment, with a track record of successful employee, budget, and resource management.
- Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels.
- Is passionate about service transformation, partnership working, and improving outcomes for people with mental health needs.
- Has specialist knowledge of Hospital Discharge Pathways, relevant legislation, and best practice.
- Is committed to promoting inclusion, co-production, and community engagement in service design and delivery.
- Can manage complex situations and drive change in a multidisciplinary, integrated setting.
- Is a positive, respectful, and supportive leader who role models the Council’s values and expectations.
Kirklees is a place of pride, inclusion, and kindness. As a Service Manager, you will join a team that is ambitious for our communities and committed to making a real difference. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a service that is transforming lives.
For an informal discussion or further information, please contact Richard Cumbers on 01484 221000.
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 19th March 2026
Interviews will take place on Friday 27th March 2026
Richard Cumbers is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
For an informal discussion or further information, please contact Richard Cumbers on 01484 221000.
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 19th March 2026
Interviews will take place on Friday 27th March 2026
Richard Cumbers is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
18 March 2026, 11:55 PM
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