Team Manager - Disability Focus

Description:

Team Manager - Disability Focus (West Devon)

Full Time 37 hours per week

We are currently looking for a Team Manager experienced in working in Adult social care (18-65yrs) for our Disability Focus Team at Devon County Council.

As a team manager in Devon County Council, you will receive regular supervision and an open-door approach from Community Service managers.

The team have regular formal Team Meetings, more informal wellbeing huddles/catchups and group supervision opportunities.

The successful applicant will be leading a team who support vulnerable adults from a range of backgrounds and needs – primarily with a learning disability.

The work will encompass overseeing Community Deprivation of Liberty Assessments, Care Act Assessments, reviews, commissioning care, safeguarding work, CHC work, undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest decisions. This work is required to support teams with an increase in workload, to reduce wait times and respond in a timely way to mitigate risks.

We require a full-time experienced team manager who can work across our Ivybridge / Kingsbridge and Tavistock area to support the team. We offer a flexible approach to work and place great importance on wellbeing.

Devon County Council is currently operating a hybrid model where workers can work from home but will be required to come into the office on agreed days during the week, minimum 2 days required.

Knowledge of the Care First 6 system an advantage but not essential.

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.

* 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.

Interviews are due to be held on 15th July 2024.

Please click Apply Now to see further information.

* 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