Team Manager - Children's Social Care
- North Devon
- Full Time
- £51,356 - £55,604 per annum
Assessment and Intervention Service, North & Mid Devon
Are you Social Care Team Manager looking to further develop your leadership experience in a new role? Or perhaps you are an experienced, skilled, and passionate Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career. If this is you, Devon County Council wants to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Assessment and Intervention Service in North & Mid Devon within Children's Social Care, where you’ll make a meaningful impact of the lives of children and families. The key purpose of the role is to improve the outcomes for our most vulnerable young people and families in Devon to encourage positive change.
As a Team Manager within the Assessment and Intervention Service you will be passionate about relationship-based social work and you’ll support your team to continually develop their skills to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children, young people, and their families. Through reflective supervision with your team, you'll champion their personal and professional growth and support opportunities for reflection, learning and development. By building trusting and professional relationships you’ll make a positive difference to the children and families of Devon.
About Us
Devon County Council is a welcoming and inclusive place to work, underpinning our ‘People First’ approach. It is a really exciting time here, we’re an ambitious authority on an exciting journey of cultural change. We're continuing to embed restorative practice and relational ways of working and we believe that for most families, the family home is the best place for children to live and thrive. We're proud of our workforce and what we are achieving for children and families in Devon.
About You
As a Team Manager, your skills and experience will include:
- Experience working within social care, including working in a multi-agency environment
- Strong leadership and management skills; effectively leading teams, with the ability to develop and support individuals, promoting an environment of continuous improvement where everyone can achieve their potential
- The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals, leading to successful outcomes for children
- A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
- Satisfactory completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
- A high-level of written and verbal communication skills*
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work
- Exceptional recording and planning skills
- Ability to make difficult decisions
- A valid UK driving licence and access to a car*
* Exceptions may apply under the Equality Act
For the vital contribution you make, you will receive the following:
- £2,000 annual retention payment (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Flexible working arrangements promoting a healthy work-life balance to support your wellbeing, including some remote working
- Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave
- Free onsite parking
- Career progression opportunities
- A full induction
- A supportive working environment with regular supervision
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme including a variety of employee well-being services
- Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform
- Salary sacrifice schemes including electric vehicles and cycle to work
- Relocation package of up to £8,000, subject to qualifying conditions
For more information about working for DCC, please visit our Working for Devon page
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Service Manager Sharareh Amoui-Arabi on 01392 386328 or by emailing sharareh.amoui-arabi@devon.gov.uk.
Applications close on 28 December 2025 and shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange interview dates promptly. Please note that interviews will take place throughout our recruitment campaign, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment as we may close the advert early.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
Additional Information
- This role requires a DBS disclosure
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - DCC offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
REQ008271 - Children's Social Care
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationNorth Devon
- Work Postcode
Taw View, Barnstaple, EX31 1EE
- Reference
REQ008271
- Occupational GroupSocial Care & Health
- Salary Details
£51,356 - £55,604 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
28/12/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes