Childrens - Team Manager - Disabled Childrens Service - South

Job description

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Team Manager to provide leadership, support and guidance within our Disabled Children's Service for our South Team.

This post is being recruited to support a flexible retirement plan with the current Team Manager, who will be transitioning to a job share arrangement and continuing to work three days per week.

The working pattern for the successful candidate will be:

• Half day on Wednesday (handover day)
• Thursday
• Friday

The role will be required from 1 February 2027, although there may be some flexibility around the start date for the successful candidate.

This would be an excellent development opportunity for an Advanced Social Worker looking to progress into management.

Our Disabled Children's Service is responsible for managing a wide range of statutory duties when supporting children throughout their journey, including assessment, child in need, child protection, children in care and transition to adulthood planning.

Improving the life chances of disabled children and young people in Devon, we work passionately with families who need extra help or specialist support to look after their children and keep them safe.

About the Roles

As a Team Manager within ourDisabled Children's Service you will be joining a strong, established and committed management team, working together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in Devon.

Collaborating closely with a wide range of agencies within health, education, care and the community, you will promote joined up planning in partnership with children, young people and their families to promote and achieve the best possible outcomes.

You will embed a high-performance, supportive culture through the promotion of good practice within your team, working together to reduce risk. Through reflective supervision with your team, you'll champion personal and professional growth, encouraging continual professional development for all staff.

Building on strengths, you will work towards achieving positive and sustainable outcomes, ensuring quality standards are maintained whilst championing restorative practice.

There is a minimum expectation for three days a week in the office with these roles.

These roles are currently eligible for the £2000 annual retention payment.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Rachel Partridge - [email protected]

Skills and Experience

• You will have knowledge, experience and understanding of disability issues for children and young people to enable children to live active lives
• It is important that you are able to work flexibly, dynamically and responsively to support children with complex needs in challenging contexts
• You will be confident and experienced in supporting your staff to manage demanding and challenging circumstances
• You will promote a restorative and collaborative approach, leading the delivery of effective social work practices while driving continuous improvements
• You will champion positive change to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and young people.
• You will require a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

About Us

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:

• Generous 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 Working for 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
• Relocation package (subject to subject to qualifying conditions)

For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page .

Applications close on 11 October 2026 and shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange interview dates promptly.

For the vital contribution you make, you will receive the following:

For more information about working for DCC, please visit our Working for Devon page

Additional 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 .
  • For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council's use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
  • 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.

Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

REQ010551 - Children's Social Care