Adults Assistant Team Manager - Royal Surrey County Hospital

Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This full-time position has a starting salary of £56,439 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. Lead. Develop. Empower. Make a Difference. We are recruiting an Assistant Team Manager to join our fantastic Adult Social Care Team based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. At Surrey, we believe that the best outcomes are achieved when people are listened to, treated with dignity and empowered to make decisions about their own lives. We are passionate about supporting people to remain independent, maximise their strengths and recover in the place they call home wherever possible. As an Assistant Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting vulnerable adults through periods of illness, crisis and transition, whilst helping to develop and inspire a high-performing team committed to delivering excellent social care practice. This is an opportunity to support and shape professional practice within a fast-paced and rewarding hospital environment, working alongside health and social care colleagues to support safe, timely and person-centred discharges from hospital. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata for part-time hours) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team The Royal Surrey County Hospital Team is one of Surrey's acute hospital social care services and supports individuals across the Royal Surrey County Hospital, as well as community rehabilitation beds at Milford. We support adults with care and support needs arising from physical disability, frailty, illness, sensory impairment and cognitive difficulties. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, our team collaborates closely with doctors, nurses, therapists, discharge coordinators, safeguarding professionals and community partners to support people to achieve the best outcomes possible. We are a supportive and ambitious team that values professional curiosity, continuous learning and high-quality practice. We recognise the importance of carers, families and support networks and place person-centred, strengths-based practice at the heart of everything we do. About the Role As Assistant Team Manager, you will support the Team Manager in delivering a high-quality Adult Social Care service while providing leadership within a busy and fast-paced hospital team. You will oversee the day-to-day management of the service, offering professional supervision, mentoring and guidance to both qualified and unqualified staff to promote confidence, professional development and the delivery of safe, lawful and person-centred practice. Working closely with NHS colleagues and partner agencies, you will play a key role in supporting effective discharge planning for individuals who are medically optimised for discharge. This involves attending health and social care management meetings, contributing to multidisciplinary discussions, identifying and resolving barriers to discharge, and facilitating complex case discussions where there may be significant risk, safeguarding concerns, differing professional opinions or complex legal considerations. A central aspect of the role is promoting and embedding best practice across the team through reflective supervision, learning forums and professional development activities. You will provide specialist advice on complex casework and ensure staff apply legislation, policy and professional standards effectively. You will also be responsible for quality assuring and auditing assessments, support plans and safeguarding activity, including Care Act assessments, care and support plans, safeguarding enquiries, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, risk assessments, and hospital discharge assessments and reviews. This oversight will ensure practice remains compliant with the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding duties and relevant discharge legislation and guidance. The role requires sound decision-making, adaptability and the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities within a high-pressure environment. You will support performance management, service improvement and quality initiatives, maintain strong working relationships with individuals, carers, families and partner organisations, and deputise for the Team Manager when required. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : A recognised Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification and current professional registration. Significant post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care. Previous experience of supervising, mentoring or managing staff. A strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding legislation and relevant hospital discharge guidance. Experience of supporting complex decision-making and risk management within Adult Social Care. A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and person-centred practice. Competent IT skills and a willingness to learn and adapt to new systems. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Team Manager, Edward Parker by e-mail or on MS Teams. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 1st November 2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1st April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is West Surrey Council, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council . Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.