Team Manager – Adult Social Care

New Year – New Challenge!

Are you an experienced and dedicated practitioner looking for a new challenge with the opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills, or an existing Team Manager seeking a fresh opportunity and a meaningful role? Join our dynamic Countywide Adult Social Care Services and make a real difference by supporting teams that play a vital role in improving lives across Devon.

The Central Supported Living Review Team is part of Integrated Adult Social Care, with strong links to Adult Community Health & Social Care Teams, commissioning, and market management. Currently focused on completing reviews in Supported Living placements, we work with people receiving statutory services from Adult Social Care across the Devon County Council footprint.

Our team comprises two Team Managers, Social Workers, and Social Care Assessors, working closely with Occupational Therapists and the Reaching for Independence Team in each locality.

The Central Supported Living Review Team fulfils the Local Authority’s duty under the Care Act 2014 to keep care and support plans under regular review, ensuring they remain appropriate, effective, and responsive to individuals’ changing needs, personal ambitions, and life choices.

We engage with people with disabilities to promote and maximise independent living skills, enabling individuals to connect with their community, gain employment, and live and enjoy their adult life as independently as possible – living the life that matters to them.

We are delighted to announce that we are recruiting a Team Manager to join our team. This is an exciting time in our development, and the successful applicant will play a significant role as the Central Supported Living Review Team continues to evolve. Being part of this team requires flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery.

About You

As a Team Manager, your skills and experience will include:
• Experience working within social care, including in a multi-agency environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to effectively lead teams, develop and support individuals, and promote an environment of continuous improvement where everyone can achieve their potential.
• Ability to adapt and reprioritise as needed in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively across teams and services.
• A commitment to our values of respect, integrity, and delivering high-quality outcomes for those we support.
• A relevant professional registration with a regulatory body.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of legislation, models, and theories relevant to Adult Social Care.
• Exceptional recording and planning skills.
• Ability to make difficult decisions confidently and appropriately.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a car*
Exceptions may apply under the Equality Act.

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, 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.   

• As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Team Manager has never been more attractive.   

For informal discussion please contact: Community Services Manager, Magda Drake-Browning, at magda.drake-browning@devon.gov.uk or call 01392 383597.

Interviews are to be held on 20 January 2026

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.

 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?: 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. 

• 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. 

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