Exeter
Although titled ‘Head of Service’, this pivotal role carries substantial strategic influence and responsibility, offering the chance to shape the future of adult social care across Devon, reflective in the leadership grade L5 – £94,812 pa.
Devon is renowned for its supportive professional networks, stunning landscapes, and quality of life. Working here means joining a forward-thinking council committed to innovation and excellence.
As part of our senior leadership team, you will support the newly appointed Deputy Director of Operations (2025) and play a key role in delivering future-fit adult social care services.
Your work will help drive positive change for communities throughout Devon. The role has a dedicated focus on our working age population as well as wider operational leadership responsibilities across the directorate. System leadership is also a key part of the role as we look to embed new ways of working as part of Integrated Neighbourhood Development and Local Government Reorganisation.
We are embarking on a transformative five-year Living Well in Devon programme in partnership with Newton, providing unique opportunities for skills transfer and professional growth.
Join us and help lead this ambitious journey, setting new standards for integrated social care.
For an informal discussion please contact Deputy Director ASC Operations Amy Howard –amy.howard@devon.gov.uk
Does the job role include personal care?: No
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What we can offer you
There are many benefits to joining Devon County Council and in exchange for your dedication, skills and experience we can offer a number of employee benefits including:
- Dedicated support with regular supervision from line management so you can critically reflect on your practice on a regular basis. Group supervisions are also offered, allowing you to learn from your colleagues and grow the strength of your social work practice together.
- Generous annual leave, and the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Free onsite parking
- Flexible working opportunities and promotion of a healthy work-life balance, including working from home where possible – Please visit Happy to Talk Flexible Workingfor more information
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
For more information about living and working in Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
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.
- 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.