Team Manager – Adults – REQ008910

Proud to Care Devon; Highweek; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional care service provider in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Team Manager to lead the Arranging Support Team. This role involves overseeing the sourcing of care from external providers, ensuring quality service delivery aligned with contract agreements. Candidates should have experience in social care management, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to team development. Opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Access to employee benefits

26 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing teams within social care.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt and change priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an area of the Arranging Support Team.
• Oversee the sourcing of care and support from external providers.
• Collaborate with Strategic Commissioners and Quality Team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead an area of the Arranging Support Team within the Care Direct Plus South and South West Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high‑quality services that make a real difference to people’s lives.

The Arranging Support Team is responsible for sourcing care and support from external providers, ensuring individuals receive the right services to meet their needs. In this role, you will work closely with Strategic Commissioners through the Quality Team and Contracts Team, ensuring that all activity aligns with the authority’s contract and commissioning agreements. You will collaborate with Team Manager colleagues within the Arranging Support Team (AST), the wider Care Direct Plus (CDP) Centre, and be an active member of the Leadership Group. You will also engage with Team Manager colleagues from other Care Direct Plus Centres to support consistency and best practice across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an area of the Arranging Support Team, ensuring effective service delivery and staff support.
• Oversee the sourcing of care and support from external providers, ensuring quality and adherence to commissioning agreements.
• Collaborate with Strategic Commissioners, the Quality Team, and Contracts Team to maintain alignment with the authority’s contract and commissioning frameworks.
• Work closely with Team Manager colleagues within AST, the wider CDP Centre, and other Care Direct Plus Centres to share best practice and deliver consistent services.
• Actively contribute as a member of the Leadership Group, supporting strategic development and service improvement.
• Commit to the ongoing development of the team, the service, and your own professional growth.
• Promote a positive working environment and culture that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.

About You

• Proven experience in managing teams within a social care or related setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to adapt and change priorities as needed in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to developing people and services to achieve excellence.
• Capability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively across teams and services.
• Shared values of respect, integrity, and delivering high‑quality outcomes for those we support.

For an informal discussion please contact Wayne Mizen, [e-mail] – 01392 382536

Interviews are due to be held on 28/01/2026

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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.

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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).
• 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.
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• 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.

Working Patterns

TBC

Essential details

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What we can offer you

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to a range of employee benefits.
• 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.
• 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
• Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions).
• Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part‑time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at further at interview).
• Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Living and working in Devon is attractive – top‑performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK.
• If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances, relocation support of up to £10,000 may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply. Please note at this time we are unable to consider overseas applications.