Make a real difference to people with complex health and social care needs We're looking for an experienced and motivated Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Team Manager to lead our specialist team within Adult Social Care.
This is a key professional role representing the Local Authority in the delivery of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Funded Nursing Care .
If you're passionate about high-quality, person-centred support and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role As our Continuing Healthcare Team Manager, you will: Lead, supervise and support a team of practitioners working across CHC and joint-funded care.
Ensure the consistent, lawful and person-centred application of the National CHC Framework.
Work collaboratively with partners across the ICB, health and social care teams, and out-of-area providers.
Oversee joint-funded care packages, ensuring regular reviews and promoting independence.
Co-ordinate the s register, ensuring accurate recording, monitoring and recharges.
Deliver and develop staff training on CHC for Adult Social Care, including joint training with the ICB.
Provide expert professional advice and leadership across Adult Assessment and Care Management teams.
Represent the Local Authority at local and regional CHC panels and contribute to Independent Review Panels.
Support complex commissioning decisions and quality outcomes for individuals with highly complex needs.
Contribute to policy development, service improvements and performance monitoring.
This role directly impacts the wellbeing of individuals and families, making it both highly rewarding and central to our commitment to excellent adult social care.
About you We're looking for someone who is: Qualified and Experienced A Registered Social Worker (SWE) or Registered Nurse (NMC) with unrestricted registration.
Educated to degree level (or with equivalent experience).
Experienced in CHC, complex assessments, joint working and managing tight deadlines.
Knowledgeable in CHC/FNC legislation, mental health, learning disabilities, autism, and complex physical health needs.
A Skilled Leader Able to supervise, develop and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
Confident in negotiation, influencing and collaborative problem-solving.
Competent in analysing data, producing reports and managing resources.
A Strong Communicator Able to build effective relationships with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies.
Skilled at managing conflict and maintaining psychologically safe partnership working.
Emotionally resilient and able to work sensitively with complex and sometimes distressing information.
Practical Requirements A car driver with access to your own vehicle (travel is required, including outside the district).
Strong IT and record-keeping skills.
Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and professional conduct.
Why join us?
A supportive leadership team and collaborative working culture Opportunities to shape training and develop best practice across the service A role where your expertise genuinely improves outcomes for some of the most vulnerable people in our community Hybrid working arrangements promoting flexibility and work-life balance Employment checks required Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS Qualification and registration verification Two satisfactory references Medical fitness for employment Apply now If you're ready to take the lead in delivering high-quality Continuing Healthcare and want to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to receive your application.