At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to make a real difference in adult social care? We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to lead our newly established Adult Social Care Hub in Bath and North East Somerset.

About the Role:

As Service Manager, you will oversee a dynamic hub that supports all new referrals into adult social care. You will manage several key teams, including:

- Hospital Social Work Team: Focused on discharging individuals from acute and community hospital settings and conducting Care Act assessments.

- Community Pathways Team: Ensuring timely assessments and smooth transitions for individuals receiving reablement or intermediate care.

- Safeguarding Triage and First Response Team: Providing urgent support and safeguarding interventions.

- Access Advice and Information Team: Delivering person-centred advice, information, and signposting to help people achieve their desired outcomes.

Your leadership will ensure seamless coordination across these teams to provide high-quality, timely support that meets the long-term care and support needs of our community.

What We’re Looking For:

- Proven experience managing adult social care services or similar health and social care teams.

- Strong understanding of Care Act assessments, safeguarding, and discharge-to-assess pathways.

- Excellent leadership and communication skills with a person-centred approach.

- Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and community partners.

- Commitment to delivering high-quality, timely care and support.

Why Join Us?

- Lead an innovative hub making a real impact on adult social care in the community.

- Work with dedicated, skilled teams passionate about supporting people’s independence and wellbeing.

- Opportunity to shape and develop services that truly meet local needs.

If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge and help shape the future of adult social care in Bath and North East Somerset, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our team and make a difference!

Interested to find out more ?

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Kirsty Quinn, Interim Head of Adult Social Work by email kirsty_quinn@bathnes.gov.uk.

Interview date: 09/10/2025

No agencies, please.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible

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