Team Manager – Adult Social Care – 8569

Proud to Care Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Devon is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead a dedicated social care team. You will manage social workers and assess care needs while promoting independence for clients. The ideal candidate is a registered Social Worker with leadership experience and knowledge of the Care Act. This role offers flexible working and opportunities for professional development with a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Continual professional development

26 days annual leave, rising to 31

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Relocation support of up to £10,000

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in Adult Social Care.
• Must demonstrate legal literacy and knowledge of the Care Act.
• Leadership experience supervising or managing others is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of social workers.
• Manage varied caseloads, including assessments and risk management.
• Promote independence for clients and provide support to practitioners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of the Care Act

Experience in Adult Social Care

Education

Registered Social Worker

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a new challenge with the opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills? Devon County Council is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Team Manager to lead our dedicated team in delivering high-quality services to individuals.

About us

The Social Care Team based at the Royal Devon University Hospital supports facilitating discharges from RDUH and assess the service users' care needs once they have been discharged. We are comprised of Social Workers and Social Care Assessors, working alongside wider health and social care sector colleagues. We have a diverse demographic, and the team supports work with adults of working age with a physical and/or learning disability, older persons with physical disabilities and/or mental health, including dementia, and carers. One of the benefits of working in the Eastern Hospital Discharge Team is the well-established team of committed, self-starting practitioners. The team has a strong work ethic, positively working to champion the rights of the individuals they work with. We are a highly competent team who manage challenge daily and exhibit strengths-based practice every day.

The Role

As a Team Manager, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to our team of experienced social workers and social care assessors. The role will require you to manage a team of practitioners who undertake varied caseloads which include care and support needs assessments, mental capacity assessments, and management of risk. You will supervise practitioners and support them to promote independence and apply an asset-based approach which seeks to optimise opportunities for people to reduce and delay their need for formal care and support. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our clients receive the support they need to thrive, while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others and contribute to the success of the Eastern Hospital Discharge Team and Devon County Council as an organisation.

In return, you will join an excellent team and receive high levels of support from your Community Services Manager as well as the wider leadership team in Devon County Council. Devon County Council has a flexible working policy. Candidates will need to be committed to spending a minimum of 50%-time office based to support the team, alongside home working arrangements.

About You

You must be a registered Social Worker with experience working in Adult Social Care. You will have some leadership experience in supervising or managing others. You will be able to demonstrate your legal literacy, including knowledge and experience of working to the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. Experience of court work is an advantage.

What we can offer you

• We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
• We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
• Flexible working opportunities are available, including part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at interview).
• Opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Devon is a place with top-performing schools and universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and scenic coast and countryside. Living and working in Devon as a Team Manager is attractive.
• If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, relocation support of up to £10,000 may be available, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation package. Please note: at this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Susan Entwistle, Community Services Manager ([e-mail]) or 07854193430

Interviews are to be held on 21 October 2025.

Secondment: We will also consider applications for this opportunity on a secondment basis up to 12 months. Please confirm agreement from your manager before applying.

Does the job role include personal care? No

Working Patterns

TBC

Essential details

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.

Devon County Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive and safe environment. We welcome applications from people who share this commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.

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.

This role requires the person to be registered with their relevant professional regulatory body.

This role requires DBS disclosure.

Personal data we collect will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.

For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.