At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? A rare opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager to lead our Hospital Pathway Team, supporting individuals leaving hospital who might need ongoing care and support.
About the Role:
As Team Manager, you will oversee a dedicated team of social care practitioners and be the first point of contact for the team seeking advice and guidance. You will also liaise daily with colleagues from health and other partners providing interim support to increase independence that includes our reablement service. You will champion a strength-based, person-centred approach in line with the Care Act 2014, helping people achieve their desired outcomes to live as independently as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and support the team in triaging information to provide high-quality advice and guidance to individuals and their carers.
* Develop the team's skills to conduct initial assessments, safeguarding inquiries, and holistic assessments, including equipment provision and risk management.
* Utilise a wide range of services, including third-sector organisations, to support people's goals.
* Ensure appropriate action is taken when individuals are at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
* Provide clear information about the Charging policy to help individuals and families understand financial implications of Adult Social Care services.
* Ensure oversight of people in short term community beds to expedite flow for our hospital discharges.
About You:
* Experience working in health and social care environments, ideally within a hospital or reablement setting or the third sector.
* Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing administrative systems and client interactions.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Understanding of issues affecting people aged 16 and over, including older adults.
* Forward-thinking and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services.
If you are ready to lead a motivated team and make a real impact in social care, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join us in delivering compassionate, effective support to our community.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact Liz Highton, Service Manager Adult Social Care HUB, on .GOV.UK.
Interview date: 16/04/2026
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.
* 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.
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Please note that this role is subject to an EnhancedDBS 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.