Service Manager

6 days ago


Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to join our dynamic and energetic team within Integrated Adult Social Care at Devon County Council. As a Team Manager, you will work closely with other team leaders and be part of the Care Direct Plus South and West (CDPS) leadership group.

You will be supported to be the best that you can be in our thriving environment and have the opportunity to grow and continue your own personal development journey. Our leadership group operates with openness and transparency, ensuring that everyone in the wider team has their voice heard and that everyone is listened to. We actively encourage all staff to contribute to the ongoing development of our service through delivering tests and changes.

As a core member of the leadership group in this team, you will actively contribute to service development both internally to CDPS and occasionally work in a collaborative approach with colleagues from other teams. Alongside your role in CDPS, you will be an active contributor to the wider team management group in South and West Devon. You will be able to actively contribute to service delivery and standards through a partnership and peer leadership model.

Key Responsibilities

  • Line manage a group of staff.
  • Ensure that staff work in accordance with legislation when undertaking care act assessments and reviews.
  • As a leader, you will ensure that all staff are undertaking assessments in a strength-based approach, using the three-conversation model, and establishing the right journey to support and maximise individuals' independence.
  • Undertake supervisions, appraisals, manage sickness absence, support staff development, and work in accordance with DCC policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Work within a duty management system and contribute to the Saturday working rota.
  • Manage competing priorities for yourself and the team.
  • Be committed and champion equality and diversity, ensuring all staff understand and promote Devon Equality and Diversity policy.
  • Champion our priorities and ambitions to improve the lives of adults, carers, and families.

What We Can Offer

  • We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you 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, including part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours, and homeworking (subject to the needs of the role).
  • We offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Devon is a great place to live and work, with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages, and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK.
  • If you are looking to make the move to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions, 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.


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