Job responsibilities
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
Step into a leadership role that truly matters – as Team Manager in Adult Social Care, you’ll shape services that transform lives and champion independence.
Bath and North East Somerset Adult’s Social Care are an innovative Local Authority focused on strengths-based assessment and person-centred support. We are committed to providing person-centred support that promotes personal independence and wellbeing. Our practice is values-driven and evidence-based with a strong ethos of empowerment and independence.
About the Role
The primary objective of this role is to provide operational leadership and strategic direction to a team. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred social care services that promote independence, wellbeing, and safety for adults with care and support needs.
As a Team Manager, you will ensure that statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act are met, while managing resources effectively to achieve the best outcomes for the residents of Bath and North East Somerset. You will be instrumental alongside the Service Lead in driving service improvements and fostering a culture of professional excellence and emotional resilience within your team.
About You
Essential Criteria
- Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying experiencing in an adult social services department
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation and guidance relating to Adult Social Care, Safeguarding and Mental Health Legislation.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written including proven ability to absorb complex information and present it to different audiences in a clear and accessible way.
- Line management or supervisory experience including managing the performance of a team/or individuals in a statutory adult social care function.
- Experience of effective working within and across agencies and organisations including Health, voluntary section and other statutory partners.
- Experience of dealing with concerns and complaints.
- Experience of using performance data and management information to identify trends, address backlogs, and improve service efficiency.
Please refer to the role profile and role specific criteria when submitting a supporting statement/covering letter alongside your most up to date CV.
What we offer:
- A comprehensive induction
- Regular monthly supervision
- Reflective supervision to promote thoughtful and creative practice, supported by your peers and managers
- Monthly protected time for continuing professional development.
- Excellent administrative support.
- Paid Social Work England membership
- Access to Research in Practice
- Laptop and iPhones to promote flexible working, to enhance your work-life balance
- A stable and supportive team with high retention
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 Declan Clarke, Adult Social Care Lead by email: declan_clarke@bathnes.gov.uk
Interview date: 13/02/2026
Please no agencies.
*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
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.
