Team Manager - Adult Social Care
- East Devon, Devon
- Full Time
- £45,091 - £49,282 per annum
Location :Tiverton Community Hospital
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the Tiverton Community Health & Social Care Team as a Team Manager due to the promotion of the post holder.
The Community Health & Social Care Teams manage Devon County Council’s statutory responsibilities in relation to the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and at times the Mental Health Act.
About the Role:
The Team Manager oversees a team of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Social Care Assessors. Ensuring high-quality support for adults with various needs while promoting independence and well-being.
Leadership and Management: As a Team Manager, you will lead and develop the team, providing guidance, support, and regular supervision to ensure effective service delivery.
Service Delivery: You will oversee the delivery of assessments, care planning, and interventions for individuals and families, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practices.
Collaboration: Promoting collaborative working with multi-agency partners is essential to achieve the best outcomes for service users.
Performance Monitoring: You will monitor and manage team performance, ensuring high-quality service delivery and positive outcomes for individuals.
About you:
You must be a registered Social Worker or Occupational Therapist and have experience or a desire to develop in a Team Manager role.
You will need to demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
You will have excellent communication skills across all mediums (electronic, written, verbal) with an ability to take account of the audience that is receiving the information. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
What we can offer to you:
We are a well-established team offering excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
We are committed to continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career.
Flexible working arrangements may be considered.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team and increase your leadership and management skills.
For an informal discussion please contact Claire Richards on 01392 383616
Interviews are due to be held on the 30/04/2026 (subject to change).
How to apply:
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential 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 details to log in and apply.
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- 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.
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Team Manager - Adult Social Care