Team Manager

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to lead an established group of social workers and social care assessors. The team manage varied caseloads which include care and support needs assessments, complex discharge planning, mental capacity assessments and management of risk in a variety of settings.

You will supervise practitioners and support them to promote independence and apply an asset-based approach. You will promote a 'Home First' approach to hospital discharge and opportunities to both reduce and delay the need for formal support.

You will play a key role in ensuring that our people receive the support they need to thrive, while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment across both health and social care.

In return, you will receive excellent support in a busy and friendly management team. You will be supported with a tailored development plan, regular supervision, peer supervision groups and learning opportunities to support you with progressing your social care career.

Devon County Council has a flexible working policy. Currently a combination of office based and home working arrangements are in place, in line with Devon County Council guidance.

The nature of this work requires you to be able to drive and have access to transport. You will need to have the ability to prioritise referrals and manage competing demands simultaneously.

About the Team
The Southern Devon Hospital Discharge Team support people to return to the community following admission to hospital. In line with the Discharge to Assess Model, we support in identifying the most appropriate care pathways to meet people's needs, working closely with Multidisciplinary Teams in complex case management.

The Team manage a varied caseload supporting people who are currently inpatients as well as those who have recently been discharged; undertaking assessments to identify ongoing care and support needs, connecting people to their communities in a strength based manner.

We cover the Southern Devon Footprint; From Dawlish to Dartmouth with Hospital attendance at Torbay Hospital and Dawlish, Totnes and Newton Abbot Community Hospitals.

We support people on rehabilitation pathways, this includes close working with our 10 bedded residential rehabilitation unit, working alongside intermediate care teams and short-term services.

We are an Integrated Service working closely with colleagues in the NHS, Torbay Adult Social Care, Short Term Services Teams, the Voluntary Sector as well as our community-based colleagues.
We support a wide range of people including;

• Older People


• People with Primary Mental Health Needs


• People with Learning disabilities


• People affected by Substance Misuse


• People receiving End of Life Care


• Younger Adults


• Carers
  
  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.
  
  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.