Job responsibilities
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
This post attracts a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.
Make a Difference Every Day – Lead with Purpose in Mental Health Care
At Bath & North East Somerset Council, our mission is simple yet powerful: to improve people’s lives. We’re looking for a passionate, forward-thinking leader to join our Older Age Community Mental Health Team – a team that’s transforming how we support older adults with complex mental health needs and dementia. If you’re ready to lead with compassion, drive innovation, and champion person-centred care, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Do you want to…
- Be part of an innovative and enthusiastic integrated mental health team?
- Deliver high-quality services that support older adults with complex mental health needs and dementia?
- Work in a team that embraces a person-centred, strengths-based approach?
- Champion the role of social work and social care in an integrated mental health setting, using your leadership to shape and grow the profession?
About the Team
We’re proud of our recently transformed Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, developed in line with the Community Mental Health Framework. This specialist pathway supports older adults with functional mental health needs and neurodegenerative disorders, where the impact on wellbeing and independence is significant.
Our team is dynamic, multidisciplinary, and deeply collaborative. You’ll work alongside Senior Practitioners from both the Local Authority and the Mental Health NHS Trust, united in our goal to achieve the best outcomes for people in our community.
About the Role
As Team Manager, you’ll lead with empathy and vision, fostering a culture rooted in recovery, strengths-based support, and rights-based practice. You’ll guide your team to deliver flexible, creative interventions that empower individuals to maintain independence and thrive in their communities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing visible, accessible leadership and real-time performance management.
- Driving quality improvement and change management initiatives.
- Collaborating across the wider health and social care system to deliver joined-up support.
- Inspiring your team to deliver gold-standard care through shared values and professional development.
We’re committed to your growth too – with ongoing supervision, training opportunities, and support from both the Local Authority and AWP.
Location & Lifestyle
This role is based in Bath and North East Somerset – a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning architecture, vibrant culture, and beautiful countryside. With excellent transport links, staff parking, pool cars, electric charge points, and secure bike facilities, commuting is easy and flexible.
Interested?
If you’d like to learn more or have an informal chat about the role, please contact Christina Jefferies, AWP Service Manager, on 07761 447049 or Christina.Jefferies@nhs.net.
Interview date: TBC No Agencies Please
Please note: BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for individuals on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployees). If a redeployee meets the essential criteria, they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
Why Bath and 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 and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. 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.
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.
