Overview
Job Description
Salary: £49,602 – £51,844 (Inclusive of 7.5% Market Supplement)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Friday 15 August 2025
Hospital Discharge Team – Bridging Care, Ensuring Recovery
We’re seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Team Manager to help lead our South Locality Discharge Service and play a key part in delivering efficient, effective services for adults across Wiltshire.
Our team is part of a supportive, county-wide discharge service. This role is based at Salisbury District Hospital and covers other settings, including rehabilitation beds in care homes. We offer a strong network of support, guidance, and professional development to support you in this role.
As Assistant Team Manager, you will support the flow between acute and community settings, to achieve positive outcomes for customers. Central to this is embedding “HomeFirst” principles and ensuring timely, safe assessments and support delivery. You will have a pivotal role in delivering a high-performing, customer- responsive service. You will supervise and support Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners, ensuring a culture of learning and development.
We are looking for a confident decision-maker who understands the importance of performance and brings energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for doing things differently to achieve the best outcomes. You will need strong, refined leadership skills to support, develop, and motivate a team of highly skilled professionals.
You should hold a relevant professional qualification in social care or health -such as a degree or Diploma in Social Work or Occupational Therapy. A Level 5 management qualification (or equivalent experience) is essential, along with at least two years of management or supervisory experience.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
This position comes with a 7.5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Rebecca Mullins, Team Manager South Locality, at Rebecca.Mullins@Wiltshire.gov.uk .
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
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Application process
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