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Are you passionate about transforming the lives of Vulnerable People and making a real difference in your community? Do you thrive on partnership working, innovation, and leading inclusive, community-informed services? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Kirklees Council’s forward-thinking leadership team as Service Manager for our Hospital Discharge Team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality, cost-effective services and least restrictive services that put people and communities at the heart of everything we do.

You will:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management for the Hospital Discharge team, working closely with health and social care partners.
• Drive transformation and continuous improvement, ensuring our services are innovative, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of our diverse communities.
• Champion partnership working, building strong relationships across the Council, NHS, voluntary sector, and wider stakeholders to deliver seamless, whole-system support.
• Lead and inspire social work teams who work under pressure, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and high performance.
• Ensure services are delivered within budget, achieving necessary savings and efficiencies while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Promote a strengths-based, enabling approach that empowers individuals and communities to achieve positive mental health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Represent Kirklees at local, regional, and national forums, sharing best practice and driving forward our vision for inclusive, community-informed mental health services.

We are looking for an experienced and innovative social care professional who:

• Has significant management experience in a social care or health environment, with a track record of successful employee, budget, and resource management.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels.
• Is passionate about service transformation, partnership working, and improving outcomes for people with mental health needs.
• Has specialist knowledge of Hospital Discharge Pathways, relevant legislation, and best practice.
• Is committed to promoting inclusion, co-production, and community engagement in service design and delivery.
• Can manage complex situations and drive change in a multidisciplinary, integrated setting.
• Is a positive, respectful, and supportive leader who role models the Council’s values and expectations.

Why Kirklees:

Kirklees is a place of pride, inclusion, and kindness. As a Service Manager, you will join a team that is ambitious for our communities and committed to making a real difference. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a service that is transforming lives.

For an informal discussion or further information, please contact Richard Cumbers on 01484 221000.

Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 19th March 2026

Interviews will take place on Friday 27th March 2026

Richard Cumbers is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Company: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Salary: £54,495 - £56,494

Location: Kirklees, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Social Worker