Service Lead

**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.

**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.

**Job Requirements/Description**:
**What we are looking for**:
You will be a leader experienced in adult care operations with a social work professional background. We will expect you to demonstrate expert knowledge and understanding of legal frameworks, Safeguarding in the adults or children’s settings. You will have a strong passion for Equalities and Inclusion to ensure young people thrive and develop strength from their uniqueness.

**How do I apply?**

**Why B&NES 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. These include:

- A competitive salary package.
- A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexitime, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements* Dependant on job role.
- A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home
- Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development
- Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES

**Interview date: Week Commencing the 3rd March 2025.**

**About Bath & North East Somerset Council.**

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

**Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?**

**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.