Reablement Deputy Service Manager - Eastern
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £39,862 - £44,075 per annum
Do you have a passion for leading people, driving improvement, and making a real difference in your community?
We’re looking for an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking Deputy Service Manager to help lead our Social Care Reablement Service. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a high-quality service that enables people to regain independence, achieve their goals, and live safely at home.
Working alongside the Service Manager, you'll play a key role in leading teams, driving performance, and ensuring excellent outcomes for the people we support.
What You'll Do:
- Support the operational leadership of the Reablement Service.
- Lead, motivate and develop Team Leaders and frontline staff.
- Monitor service performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure high standards of quality, compliance and person-centred practice.
- Work collaboratively with health and social care partners.
- Support workforce planning, recruitment and staff development.
- Lead projects and service improvement initiatives.
- Help shape the future of reablement services across Devon.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience of leading and managing teams within health or social care.
- Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.
- Experience of performance management and service improvement.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A good understanding of adult social care, safeguarding and reablement principles.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for supporting people to maximise their independence.
Why Join Us?
- Help people regain confidence and independence.
- Make a real impact on service quality and outcomes.
- Be part of a supportive and dedicated leadership team.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Play a key role in shaping the future of Adult Social Care in Devon.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help us deliver outstanding reablement services that support people to live independently and achieve what matters most to them.
For an informal chat, please contact Laura Grant, Service Manager, on 01392 385687.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about developing people, improving services, and making a lasting difference to the lives of others.
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
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.
- 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 - The Council 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.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ010142
Interview Date: 4th August 2026