Service Manager - Specialist Teams, Safeguarding, DoLS, Transitions

Service Manager - Specialist Teams, Safeguarding, DoLS, Transitions

Location: Bristol

Salary: £53,807 - £56,089

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full Time, Permanent

Ref: VAC006769

Bristol City Council is offering an exciting opportunity to lead the Specialist Teams within its Adult Social Care service, in delivering on our Adult Social Care Vision.

Our Vision for Adult Social Care in Bristol

We are proud of our vibrant and diverse city. Our Vision is that all citizens of Bristol have the support we need to live in a place we call home, with the people we love doing the things that matter to us.

We have worked with the people of Bristol, in partnership, to understand what this vision means for our diverse community and what we need to do to help our Vision become a reality.

Role Overview

Safeguarding the adults and young people in our city is key to the success of our Vision delivery and it's a rewarding time to join us as we continue to:

• Drive the implementation of our innovative multi-agency adults safeguarding hub (MASH) and make a real and positive impact to safety in the community.
• Champion culturally competent safeguarding processes with a curiosity about diversity, layers of risk, building a courageous environment fully committed to inclusive protection.
• Deliver our transitions prevention offer supporting young people to live independent fulfilling lives.
• Harness the power of lived experience to shape and enhance our safeguarding practices with a focus on safe transitions for young people.
• Develop our dynamic team dedicated to delivering a pioneering safeguarding offer, equipped with the skills and expertise to make a difference.
• Make improvements to our DoLS service and improve the experiences of the people of Bristol.

As Service Manager, you will lead the delivery of innovative and modern specialist services, driving the implementation of our multi-agency adults safeguarding hub.

You will embed culturally competent safeguarding processes, whilst leveraging lived experiences to enhance practice across the range of services.

You will oversee our DoLs strategy, designed to improve systems and efficiency to ensure positive outcomes for people.

You will lead your management team to achieve team objectives and goals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment that drives excellence in service delivery.

About You

We are seeking a Service Manager with proven experience in delivering high-quality services for adults.

You will be a subject matter expert in safeguarding adults and DoLS, with experience of strategic leadership and performance management.

You will lead by example; advocating, challenging, and guiding practice, to ensure that legal frameworks are applied appropriately, and that decision-making is safe and effective for all.

You will be committed to driving continuous service improvement through the development of effective and sustainable systems and processes that provide quality assurance and further drive safe practice.

Your valuable experience in engaging with diverse community groups and stakeholders will effectively guide co-production solutions with families and partners across Bristol's community and service settings.

As a UK Qualified Social Worker or equivalent, you will have a current registration with Social Work England or equivalent regulatory body and have Practice educator or equivalent advanced grade qualification or experience.

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.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

It is Bristol City Council's practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Claudine Mignott

Closing date: 04 May 2025.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.