ABOUT THE TEAM:

We are proud of our diverse and vibrant city and population, and you will enjoy the opportunity to deliver new and innovative approaches to meet the needs of adults across all communities. You will be enthusiastic about hearing the voices of our adults, their parents and carers and using this to drive change and improve service delivery. As part of a new operating model designed to maximise the independence of adults in our city, you will collaborate with partners across Health Organisations, Children services, Education and wider community partners.
As one of the leaders for the service, you will lead the way to ensure the best possible response for adults in our service. Based at Civic Centre with flexible working options, you will support practitioners to work across locality areas reaching out to community-based organisations. You will enjoy supporting consistency of approach in the completion of Mental Capacity Act assessment, Safeguarding Enquires, Care Act assessments and support plans leading to the commissioning of services to meet identified need where non-commissioned support, Technology, equipment, or wider community assets could not ensure independence outcomes.

JOB HIGHLIGHTS:

• We are looking for a leader experienced in adult care operations with a social work professional background. To lead the service area overseeing the Learning Disability, Autism, Transitions and Hearing and vision Teams.
• You’ll also benefit from our competitive rewards package including generous rewards packages including generous leave polices and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

AT BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL WE HAVE ONE OVERRIDING PURPOSE TO IMPROVE PEOPLE’S LIVES.

Be part of a new and exciting approach delivering good outcomes adults, in Bath and North East Somerset Council!
Bath and North East Somerset Council has a clear vision for Adult Social Care with a new focus on providing the best possible service for young people drawing on care and support. We are recruiting for a talented Service Lead to join our team who has significant experience managing and leading adult social care facilities/services.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.