Adult Social Work Service Lead (Bath)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Looking for your next leadership challenge in adult social care? Step into a role where your expertise will guide teams, influence practice, and improve lives.

About the Team Bath and North East Somerset Council is committed to delivering high-quality adult social care that makes a real difference. Our Bath Locality Service supports adults and their families through strength-based assessments, promoting independence and wellbeing. We work closely with other agencies to ensure our services are safe, effective, and responsive to the needs of our community.

We are now looking for a passionate and experienced leader to join us in shaping the future of adult social work in Bath.

About the Role We are recruiting for an Adult Social Care Social Work Service Lead. This is a management role overseeing social workers and social care practitioners within our Bath Locality Service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Team and Service Management: Lead, develop, and manage adult social care teams, ensuring high-quality, efficient service delivery.
• Legislative Compliance: Ensure services meet legal frameworks, such as the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, as well as local and national policies.
• Safeguarding and Risk Management: Oversee the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and manage organizational risks related to service standards.
• Service Improvement: Analyse data to identify areas for improvement, develop strategies, and monitor service provision.
• Agency Collaboration: Work closely with other agencies and external providers to meet adult needs.

This is a strategic and operational leadership role with real impact on service quality and outcomes.

About You We are looking for:

• A qualified social worker with a passion for leadership and service development.
• A strategic thinker with a strong track record in adult social care delivery and improvement.
• A collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and works effectively across partnerships.

Join a team that’s driven by compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. We’re looking for a dedicated leader who’s ready to take responsibility, inspire teams, and deliver excellent care. If that’s you, please get in touch.

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 James Sawford, Head of Adults Safeguarding, Quality Assurance and Practice by email at James_sawford@bathnes.gov.uk.

Interview date: 17th October 2025 (Via Teams)

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

• Please see role specific criteria on the listing for this role on the council's website.

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

Cleeve Court

Bath

Bath and North East Somerset

BA2 1RS

Employer's website

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