Team Manager – Integrated Adult Social Care

The Devon Safeguarding Adults Service is a countywide service that receives and responds to safeguarding adult contacts and referrals raised with Devon County Council.

The team comprises of Social Care Assessors, Social Workers, Experienced Social Workers, Team Managers and Advanced Practitioner and the service is led by the Service Manager.

You will need to have experience of managing people and teams in addition to excellent working knowledge of safeguarding adults responsibilities and duties under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014.

The nature of the role will require you to be highly organised and able to manage your workload at pace. You will be responsible for line managing a cohort of Experienced Social Workers, Social Workers and Social Care Assessors.

Working Location: Flexible depending on location as office base can be in Exeter, South Devon or North Devon.

For further information please contact:

Carly Stanton, Service Manager, carly.stanton@devon.gov.uk and 01392 383000 

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.
   

Interviews are due to be held on the 24/04/2026 (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. 

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 details to log in and apply. 

• 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.