Service Manager

5 months ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Bristol City Council Full time

Job description

Full Time, Permanent


Be part of a new and exciting approach to keeping people safe while providing good outcomes for the younger generation in Bristol.


In Bristol we have a clear vision for Adult Social Care and a plan for how to make it a reality for people who draw on care and support. Due to the career progression of the current post holder, we are looking for a talented Service Manager to help lead our Strategic Safeguarding, DoLS and Transitions services.


What you’ll be doing


As Service Manager for this challenging but rewarding portfolio, you will have the opportunity to use creativity and evidenced based thinking to ensure the smooth running of the Safeguarding and DoLS teams, supporting them to meet statutory duties safely and efficiently.

You will drive personalisation, so your services are person centred and citizen feedback shapes delivery. As one of the leads for Safeguarding and DoLS, you will chair forums and drive safe practice though quality assurance activity. In the transitions space, you will continue to improve the service and work across key partnerships to achieve this.

What we are looking for

Working with the Head of Service, you will implement improvement plans across your areas and ensure delivery of processes across the services.


You will mentor and the coach Team Managers in your leadership team to ensure wider team goals and objectives are achieved.

You will be an experienced leader in performance management and be an expert in Safeguarding, DoLS and Transitions legal framework and policy.


We would expect you to be an experienced operational leader able to lead through a strategic lens.

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

Why Bristol City Council?


At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.


Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.



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