Care Officer – Ref 10399
Closing Date: 08/09/2026
Post Number: REQ010399
Category
Social Care & Health
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
£30,518 - £33,699 per annum, pro rata
Location
Exeter
Role Summary & Benefits
Part time 32 hours per week
Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career?
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Care Officerto join our Learning Disabilities Respite Service in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on support with team leadership, helping adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and complex needs to live fulfilling lives in a safe, person-centred environment.
As a Care Officer, you will supervise and support a team of Care Assistants while ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered in line with individual support plans, safeguarding requirements, and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
About the Role
You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring service users receive high-quality, personalised support while promoting independence, dignity, and choice. Working alongside the Registered Manager and Assistant Manager, you will provide leadership and guidance to staff and help maintain excellent outcomes for the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of Care Assistants on shift.
- Ensure care is delivered in accordance with individual support plans and assessed needs.
- Support and monitor the safe administration of medication.
- Conduct staff supervision, appraisals, and day-to-day performance management.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and service user reviews.
- Contribute to support plans, risk assessments, moving and handling plans, and care documentation.
- Promote safeguarding and wellbeing for vulnerable adults.
- Liaise effectively with families, healthcare professionals, social workers, and partner agencies.
- Support recruitment, induction, and training of new staff.
- Help maintain compliance with CQC standards, health and safety requirements, and local policies.
- Oversee the running of the service in the absence of the Regitered Manager or Assistant Manager
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience in a supervisory role within a social care setting.
- Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or complex needs.
- Experience leading, motivating, and coordinating a team.
- Good communication and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work confidently in challenging situations and manage conflict positively.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.
- Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- Ability to communicate confidently and fluently in English for all aspects of the role.
Knowledge of:
- CQC standards
- Safeguarding adults
- Health and Social Care legislation
- Health and Safety requirements
- Safe medication practices
Desirable
- Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- Medication administration training.
- Moving and Handling training.
- Experience developing and supervising staff.
- Understanding of communication and behavioural support needs for individuals with learning disabilities.
What We Offer
- A rewarding role making a genuine difference to people’s lives
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Supportive management and team environment
- Participation in supervision and appraisal processes
- A varied role combining leadership and direct support responsibilities
- Grade E SCP 16 (£15.82 PH) -22 (£17.47 PH)
- 2 Week shift rota including weekend working that attracts enhancements
Week 1
Sunday 1430 – 2230 Sleep in
Monday 0700 – 1500
Tuesday 1430 – 2230 Sleep in
Wednesday 0700 – 1500
Week 2
Tuesday 14:30 – 22:30 Sleep in
Wednesday 07:00 – 15:00
Friday 14:30 – 22:30 Sleep in
Saturday 0700 – 1500
Our Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all employees to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and have the leadership skills to inspire others, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and help people achieve the best possible quality of life.
For more information email kellie.langdon@devon.gov.uk.
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
- 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.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Key Responsibilities
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