Job Description

Team Manager - LIFE Service (Discharge to Assess Pathway)

Location: Bernard Weatherill House - 8 Mint Walk, Croydon

Grade: 15

Type:

Permanent

Hours:

36 Hours

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Manager to lead our LIFE Service - Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathway. This is a pivotal role focused on prevention, early intervention, and whole-family support, helping Croydon residents live independent, fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of Social Workers, Therapists and Health & Wellbeing Assessors. Oversee the operational delivery of the D2A pathway, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. Use tools like the Community Led Support resource wheel to support strengths-based conversations and planning. Foster strong partnerships across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. Ensure compliance with statutory guidance and contribute to the transformation of health and social care services. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and positive outcomes for residents.

You will be a confident and compassionate leader with:


A recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Proven experience in adult social care, ideally within hospital discharge or reablement services. Strong understanding of strengths-based and community-led support models. Excellent communication and partnership-building skills. A commitment to embedding cultural and behavioural change that puts residents at the heart of everything we do.
Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team driving real change in Croydon. You will have access to professional development and leadership opportunities, working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and inclusion.

The closing date is Friday 1st August 2025 at 11:59pm.

Equal opportunities statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a Enhanced DBS check.