Community Services Manager - Locality Based Services - Adult's

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Community Services Manager to lead adult social care services in Exeter. The role requires a qualified professional with proven leadership and knowledge of social care legislation. Responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring safe personalized care, and building partnerships with various organizations. This is an opportunity to make a difference in the community while operating within a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in complex health or social care settings.
• Strong knowledge of adult social care legislation, policy, and governance.
• Skilled communicator, negotiator, and problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire community based multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and personalised care for older people.
• Build and maintain partnerships with health, voluntary, and independent sector organisations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Knowledge of adult social care legislation

Education

Qualified in Social Work, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Community Services Manager - Locality Based Services - Adult's

Are you a dynamic and experienced leader passionate about delivering high-quality adult social care services? Devon County Council is seeking to appoint three Community Services Managers to lead and manage our social care services across East Devon; and contribute to the strategic and transformational requirements moving forward. This is a key leadership role, driving high-quality, person-centered outcomes across Assessment, Review, Occupational Therapy and Safeguarding requirements at locality level.

Main duties of the job

Your ImpactLead and inspire community based multi-disciplinary teams Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and personalised care for older people, those with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or mental health needs. Build and maintain strong partnerships with health, voluntary, and independent sector organisations. Champion integrated working and innovative service development. Manage performance, budgets, and workforce development to deliver best value and professional excellence.

About You

Qualified in Social Work, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy (with relevant registration). Proven leadership in complex health or social care settings. Strong knowledge of adult social care legislation, policy, and governance. Skilled communicator, negotiator, and problem-solver. Committed to continuous improvement and person-centred practice.

About us

Why Devon County Council?

Join a progressive authority committed to excellence in adult social care. Work within a supportive leadership team, with opportunities to shape services and make a real difference in peoples lives.

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information pleaserefer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.