Care Manager, Hospital Discharge & Reablement
We are looking for a Care Manager to work with us in our Adult Social Care teams who are leading the way in health and social care integration. If you have experience of working in adult services, this is a great opportunity to join a nationally recognized and committed team, supporting service users and their carers every step of the way. If you are looking for a chance to work in a service where you can add real value – this could be the role for you!
About you…Educated to A Level/NVQ3 standard or equivalent or Educated to NVQ4 or equivale.
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Previous experience in an Adult services setting
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Understanding of Community Care legislation and multi- disciplinary working
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Able to complete social care assessments
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Manage a caseload
About the role… As the Care Manager, Hospital Discharge & Reablement you will be responsible for the following:
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Facilitate efficient assessment of Rutland adult residents
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Ensure safe, timely and effective hospital discharges through the completion and coordination of assessments
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Commission services and support in response to assessed need
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Maintain accurate and timely assessment and case records. Monitor and review support plans to ensure ongoing effectiveness
In addition, we can offer manageable caseloads, with reflective peer practice, CPD sessions and regular 1 to 1 supervision. For more information about the role please have a look at the job description.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
Please note a full driving licence is required to enable travel around the county.
The Care Manager Hospital Discharge & Reablement interviews will be held on the 13th July 2026. Please note this could be subject to change, in which case we will give the appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Lewis Anstock, Team Manager on 07970 232018 or Hayley Charles, Senior Practitioner on 01572 758381
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
How to apply
To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.
Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
