This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join a dynamic and energetic team. You will work closely with other team managers 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.
As a leadership group we work with openness and transparency, we ensure that everyone in the wider team has their voice heard and that everyone is listened to. We actively ensure that all staff contribute to the ongoing development of our service through delivering test and change.
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 the other two CDP centres.
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.
As a team manager in the assessment and review team you will be responsible for:
line managing a group of staff.
Ensuring 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.
You will need to be able to achieve the following:
Work within a duty management system and contribute to the Saturday working rota.
Can manage competing priorities for yourself and the team.
Be committed and champion equality and diversity and ensure 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 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.
