AMHP and Safeguarding Service Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

This role sits within Bath and North East Somerset Council’s newly formed Adult Social Care Operations and Safeguarding structures. The team is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services that protect and empower vulnerable adults. Working closely with the B&NES Community Safety & Safeguarding Partnership (BCSSP), the team ensures statutory responsibilities are met and safeguarding practices are embedded across all services.

We are seeking a registered Social Worker and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to lead and develop our strategic AMHP and Safeguarding Assurance service. This is a senior leadership role that combines strategic oversight with operational delivery, ensuring excellence in safeguarding and mental health practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of AMHP and safeguarding strategies aligned with national and local priorities.
• Overseeing quality assurance processes to monitor and improve safeguarding and AMHP services.
• Managing the AMHP Team Manager and supporting succession planning, including trainee recruitment and development.
• Directly managing Safeguarding Adults Managers and Independent Chairs, ensuring expert guidance and thematic work across partnerships.
• Embedding Making Safeguarding Personal principles throughout all safeguarding interventions.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to promote a culture of vigilance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Providing assurance to the BCSSP on community safety and adult social care delivery, including AMHP duties

You will be a qualified Social Worker and Approved Mental Health Professional, with a strong background in adult safeguarding and mental health services. You’ll bring strategic insight, leadership experience, and a commitment to best practice.

You will have:

• Proven experience in managing safeguarding and AMHP services.
• Strong understanding of national safeguarding frameworks and AMHP legislation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across agencies.
• A proactive approach to risk management and service improvement.
• The ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering a culture of learning and accountability

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Karyn Yee-Principal Mental Health Social Worker & Service Manager, Karyn Yee-King by email at karyn_yee-king@bathnes.gov.uk.

Interview date: 09/09/2025

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.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Social Work qualification (e.g. Degree, DipSW, CQSW)
• -Registration with Social Work England
• -Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification

Desirable

• -Management or leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• -Significant experience working as an AMHP
• -Experience in adult safeguarding practice and policy
• -Experience in strategic leadership or service development
• -Experience of managing or supervising staff
• -Experience of partnership working across agencies
• -Experience of quality assurance and audit processes

Desirable

• -Experience of working within a local authority or multi-agency safeguarding partnership
• -Experience of contributing to or leading thematic safeguarding reviews
• -Familiarity with statutory assurance processes and partnership governance structures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Address

Civic Centre, Keynsham

Keynsham

Bath and North East Somerset

BS31 1FS

Employer's website

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)