Wokingham Borough Council
Team Manager - Hospital Liaison Team, Adult Social Care
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Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £57,870 - £61,269 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay award pending)
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 06/09/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 710696
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Team Manager to join our Hospital Liaison Team in Adult Social Care at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As Team Manager for our Hospital Liaison Team, you'll lead a skilled team helping people leave hospital safely and get the right support in place for the next stage of their lives.
Working closely with hospitals, health services and community partners, you'll make sure people experience smooth, timely transitions from hospital and receive person-centred support that helps them stay as independent as possible.
You'll support and develop your team, promote high-quality practice and help shape services that deliver the best outcomes for residents and carers. This is a great opportunity to lead positive change, build strong partnerships and make a real difference to people's lives every day.
We’re a small, supportive council with big ambitions. Our adult social care services were rated among the highest in the country by the CQC in 2025, with two “Outstanding” areas and a strong national score of 81%. We were also ranked the 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.
Wokingham Borough Council is proud to be part of the Social Care Future movement, supporting a vision where everyone can live in a place they call home, connected to the people and activities that matter most.
Benefits
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
- Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme (actual contribution details to follow)
- GP Helpline 7 days a week
- Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline
- Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
- Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work
- Local & Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more
- Move through Menopause Course
- Sports & Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Networks
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day running of the Hospital Liaison Team, ensuring safe, lawful and effective practice.
- Lead and support staff, promoting high standards, reflective practice and continuous improvement.
- Ensure strong multi-agency working, including leading complex meetings when needed.
- Take responsibility for adult safeguarding, ensuring legal duties and local policies are met.
- Use performance and quality information to improve outcomes and manage demand.
- Understand and respond to the wider pressures the council operates within
Candidate Requirements
- A Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification, with current registration with the relevant professional body (SWE or HCPC).
- Proven experience of supervising and/or managing staff within an adult social care or health setting.
- Experience of working collaboratively within multi-agency environments.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels and across a range of situations and settings.
- The ability to produce and present clear information in different formats for a variety of audiences, including senior managers (for example reports and presentations).
- The ability to represent the Council confidently and professionally in line with its values and standards.
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
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Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents.
How to apply
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Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Josephine Lukehurst, Service Manager via email josephine.lukehurst@wokingham.gov.uk or Anita Balmer, Head of Prevention and Support Service - Anita.Balmer@wokingham.gov.uk
Closing date: Sunday 6th September 2026, 11pm
Interview date: W/C 14th September 2026
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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