Team Manager – Moor to Sea CHSCT – REQ008415

Proud to Care Devon; Totnes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care organization in Totnes is looking for a dedicated Team Manager to lead a team of social workers and assessors. This role involves managing complex caseloads and ensuring high-quality care services. The ideal candidate will be a registered Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Nurse, with leadership experience and a strong understanding of safeguarding. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible working arrangements and career development support.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Relocation support of up to £10,000

Qualifications

• Experience working in Adult Social Care.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of social workers and assessors.
• Manage varied caseloads including assessments and safeguarding enquiries.
• Ensure high-quality support for clients to promote independence.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding adults

Legal literacy

Communication

Education

Registered Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Nurse

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen, and Devon County Council are currently seeking a dynamic and compassionate Team Manager to lead our dedicated team in delivering high-quality services to individuals across the Moor to Sea area.

The Role

As a Team Manager, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to our team of experienced social workers, occupational therapists, 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, moving and handling assessments, mental capacity assessments, management of risk, safeguarding enquiries and court work.

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 have experience in safeguarding adults and as the Team Manager will lead safeguarding enquiries in accordance with organisational policy and guidance.

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 Moor to Sea Health and Social Care 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 and Advanced Social Worker, as well as the wider leadership team in Moor to Sea; Community Nursing, and Intermediate Care Operational leads, and Clinical Leads.

About Us

About us

Moor to Sea is part of the wider South Devon patch who neighbour and border with Coastal and Newton Abbot Health and Social Care Teams.

We are comprised of a team of colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds including Social Work, Occupational Therapy and non-professionally registered staff.

We have a diverse demographic, and the team supports work with adults of working age with a physical and/ or learning disability including transition to adulthood, older persons with physical disabilities and/ or mental health, including dementia, and carers.

One of the benefits of working in the Moor to Sea 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.

We have a strong team spirit and are committed to working collaboratively with health colleagues in our integrated team. We are passionate about supporting our colleagues to progress their professional and career development.

Our office base is in the heart of a vibrant market town, Totnes, known for its independent shops, lively market, and rich history. Lunch times can be spent taking a walk by the river or grabbing a coffee at one of the popular independent cafes in town.

About You

You must be a registered Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Nurse 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.

Further Information

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Anna Knight, Community Services Manager on [e-mail] or 01392 380936 (Unavailable between the 6th and 22nd September) or

Jemma Hughes, Deputy Community Services Manager on [e-mail] or 07967 448897

Please view the Job Description by request of the Hiring Team.

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.
• 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, including part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at interview).
• Opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Relocation support of up to £10,000 may be available in exceptional circumstances, subject to qualifying conditions. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation package.

Devon is a place to live and work with high-quality schools, universities, and diverse, attractive coast and countryside. This role requires a DBS disclosure and relevant professional registrations as listed below.

Internal Applicants

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.

Does the job role include personal care?

Does the job role include personal care? No

Working Patterns

TBC

Essential details

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.

This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration (NMC) or Social Work England Registration (SWE) or Health and Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC).