Role Summary & Benefits

Fixed Term for 6 months
Full Time, 37 hours per week
 
Join Devon County Council as a Deputy Resource Manager – Social Care Provision
 
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering high-quality adult social care services? Devon County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Resource Manager to support our In-House provider services across the county. This is a secondment opportunity for 6 months and you will need the agreement from your line manager to apply.
 
In this pivotal role, you will support the Resource Managers to lead our provision of in-house services. You’ll support ensuring these services are person-centred, compliant with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and aligned with our strategic goals. Your leadership will drive quality assurance, operational excellence and transformational change across the Adult Social Care directorate.
 
You will support with managing a significant budget (£12.5m) and contribute to the leadership of a team of service managers and frontline staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Collaboration is key – you’ll work closely with health, housing and voluntary sector partners to deliver integrated, cost-effective care that meets the needs of Devon’s communities. You will work closely with the Living Well in Devon project team supporting continuous improvement and better outcomes for people.
 
We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in managing health or social care services.
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards and quality assurance frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication and change management skills.
• A relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience.

You will work alongside, support and provide cover as required, for the Resource Manager for Community Based Reablement Services and the Resource Manager for Buildings Based Services. We are actively reviewing how we develop our Provision and it is essential that you are flexible and open to an evolving portfolio of service leadership.
 
This is your opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives while shaping the future of adult social care in Devon.
 
Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence in care.

Our offer to you

Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

• 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
• Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
• Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.

For an informal conversation, please contact Kay Bainbridge on 07970 680938 or James Rutherford on 07813 992161.
 
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 a DBS disclosure.
• 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).

Key Responsibilities

Please click here to see the Job Description which includes the full key responsibilities.