Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team manager
hace 3 días
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Description Are you an experienced leader with a passion for improving outcomes for people with mental health needs Cornwall Council is seeking a Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team Manager to lead a dedicated team supporting timely safe and person-centred discharges from hospital. This position offers a valuable opportunity to play a key role in ensuring individuals receive timely and appropriate support thereby minimising delays and advancing recovery in the least restrictive setting. The role is essential to the provision of high-quality person-centred mental health interventions and demands robust operational oversight comprehensive clinical expertise and strategic vision. The primary objective is to deliver a strength-based outcome-focused assessment service for all adults in Cornwall who are eligible for services and currently in mental health hospital wards. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the NHS as well as other professionals and agencies to fulfil statutory social care responsibilities identify safeguarding concerns address complex needs promote independence and choice and assist individuals in achieving their desired outcomes. Key Responsibilities: • Leading and overseeing the hospital discharge team to ensure high standards and statutory compliance including best practices under the Care Act 2014 Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005., • Coordinating safe timely discharges that balance system demands with individual and family needs while demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of legal obligations for S117 Aftercare MHAct 1983., • Collaborating with NHS Adult Social Care community and voluntary sector partners while driving service improvement workforce development and performance management., • Ensure effective management and statutory delivery of the Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team attending partnership meetings and guiding complex cases., • Lead supervise and support Social Workers fostering wellbeing and professional growth., • Build strong relationships with hospitals health colleagues and the voluntary sector for timely and safe discharges., • Develop review and implement systems and policies for safe discharges. Support cost-effective legally sound service delivery and contribute to identifying pressures and opportunities for innovation. Working Pattern: • The team operates Monday to Friday 9 5pm. This is a full-time line with Cornwall Council Policy flexible working options are available for this role such as compressed hours and hybrid work arrangements. Essential Requirements: • Approved Mental Health Professional / Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration (AMHP qualification desirable)., • Significant experience in adult mental health hospital discharge or complex case management., • Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire support and hold teams accountable., • Skilled at building effective relationships across agencies to achieve shared outcomes. Excellent understanding of legislation safeguarding and the principles of least restrictive practice. What youll get in return: Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: • a competitive salary., • a defined benefit pension scheme based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions, • a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave., • A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme Additional Information: Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role The full role profile is attached ___ The full role profile is attached ___Description Are you an experienced leader with a passion for improving outcomes for people with mental health needs Cornwall Council is seeking a Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team Manager to lead a dedicated team supporting timely safe and person-centred discharges from hospital. This position offers a valuable opportunity to play a key role in ensuring individuals receive timely and appropriate support thereby minimising delays and advancing recovery in the least restrictive setting. The role is essential to the provision of high-quality person-centred mental health interventions and demands robust operational oversight comprehensive clinical expertise and strategic vision. The primary objective is to deliver a strength-based outcome-focused assessment service for all adults in Cornwall who are eligible for services and currently in mental health hospital wards. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the NHS as well as other professionals and agencies to fulfil statutory social care responsibilities identify safeguarding concerns address complex needs promote independence and choice and assist individuals in achieving their desired outcomes. Key Responsibilities: • Leading and overseeing the hospital discharge team to ensure high standards and statutory compliance including best practices under the Care Act 2014 Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005., • Coordinating safe timely discharges that balance system demands with individual and family needs while demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of legal obligations for S117 Aftercare MHAct 1983., • Collaborating with NHS Adult Social Care community and voluntary sector partners while driving service improvement workforce development and performance management., • Ensure effective management and statutory delivery of the Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team attending partnership meetings and guiding complex cases., • Lead supervise and support Social Workers fostering wellbeing and professional growth., • Build strong relationships with hospitals health colleagues and the voluntary sector for timely and safe discharges., • Develop review and implement systems and policies for safe discharges. Support cost-effective legally sound service delivery and contribute to identifying pressures and opportunities for innovation. Working Pattern: • The team operates Monday to Friday 9 5pm. This is a full-time line with Cornwall Council Policy flexible working options are available for this role such as compressed hours and hybrid work arrangements. Essential Requirements: • Approved Mental Health Professional / Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration (AMHP qualification desirable)., • Significant experience in adult mental health hospital discharge or complex case management., • Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire support and hold teams accountable., • Skilled at building effective relationships across agencies to achieve shared outcomes. Excellent understanding of legislation safeguarding and the principles of least restrictive practice. What youll get in return: Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: • a competitive salary., • a defined benefit pension scheme based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions, • a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave., • A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme Additional Information: Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role The full role profile is attached ___Description Are you an experienced leader with a passion for improving outcomes for people with mental health needs Cornwall Council is seeking a Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team Manager to lead a dedicated team supporting timely safe and person-centred discharges from hospital. This position offers a valuable opportunity to play a key role in ensuring individuals receive timely and appropriate support thereby minimising delays and advancing recovery in the least restrictive setting. The role is essential to the provision of high-quality person-centred mental health interventions and demands robust operational oversight comprehensive clinical expertise and strategic vision. The primary objective is to deliver a strength-based outcome-focused assessment service for all adults in Cornwall who are eligible for services and currently in mental health hospital wards. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the NHS as well as other professionals and agencies to fulfil statutory social care responsibilities identify safeguarding concerns address complex needs promote independence and choice and assist individuals in achieving their desired outcomes. Key Responsibilities: • Leading and overseeing the hospital discharge team to ensure high standards and statutory compliance including best practices under the Care Act 2014 Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005., • Coordinating safe timely discharges that balance system demands with individual and family needs while demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of legal obligations for S117 Aftercare MHAct 1983., • Collaborating with NHS Adult Social Care community and voluntary sector partners while driving service improvement workforce development and performance management., • Ensure effective management and statutory delivery of the Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team attending partnership meetings and guiding complex cases., • Lead supervise and support Social Workers fostering wellbeing and professional growth., • Build strong relationships with hospitals health colleagues and the voluntary sector for timely and safe discharges., • Develop review and implement systems and policies for safe discharges. Support cost-effective legally sound service delivery and contribute to identifying pressures and opportunities for innovation. Working Pattern: • The team operates Monday to Friday 9 5pm. This is a full-time line with Cornwall Council Policy flexible working options are available for this role such as compressed hours and hybrid work arrangements. Essential Requirements: • Approved Mental Health Professional / Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration (AMHP qualification desirable)., • Significant experience in adult mental health hospital discharge or complex case management., • Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire support and hold teams accountable., • Skilled at building effective relationships across agencies to achieve shared outcomes. Excellent understanding of legislation safeguarding and the principles of least restrictive practice. What youll get in return: Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: • a competitive salary., • a defined benefit pension scheme based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions, • a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave., • A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme Additional Information: Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role The full role profile is attached