Adult Social Care Locality Manager

As a Locality Manager, you'll lead a team of senior practitioners, social workers, and support staff to deliver high-quality adult social care services. You'll ensure assessments, planning, and provision of care are evidence-based, person-centred, and aligned with statutory requirements. This is a strategic leadership role where you'll shape services, manage resources, and foster innovation to improve outcomes for adults in Herefordshire. This includes:

• Lead and inspire teams to deliver outstanding adult social care services, and influence system-wide cultural change, and work together to achieve a joined-up approach to operational services, creating a clear vision for the future
• Manage budgets, resources, and performance to achieve efficiency and quality, delivering value for money services which manage risk appropriately and improve outcomes.
• Drive service improvements and implement innovative ways of working. As part of our Community Wellbeing Directorate, you will lead initiatives that reflect our Council Plan priorities: People, Place, Growth, and Transformation.
• Act as a technical reference point for complex social care issues.
• Promote partnership working to safeguard adults and enhance wellbeing, the role is critical in building resilient communities and supporting preventative services.
• Ensure compliance with legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Thrive in a supportive culture that offers regular supervision and celebrates your professional growth.
You Will
• Transform lives with comprehensive Care Act Assessments and bespoke support plans.
• Navigate complex situations with expertise in Section 42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments, and more.
• Collaborate fearlessly with a variety of partner agencies to ensure holistic care.
• Never stop growing with regular supervision and funded opportunities to specialize in your area of interest.
You will be skilled at creating a shared vision and culture across all aspects of practice. You will ensure a person-centred, strength based and risk appropriate approach permeates through decision making at all levels. Our multi-skilled locality teams enable us to be responsive to individuals whatever their needs.,
• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme.
• Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Ready to make your mark?


• Is a registered Social Worker with Social Work England and holds a qualifying degree.
• Significant post-qualification experience with a deep understanding of current legislation and its real-world impact.
• A track record of delivering high-quality services and driving improvement.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage complex networks and partnerships.
• Collaborates effectively with external agencies to build strong partnerships.
• Holds a full, clean driving license and is ready to explore our vibrant county.
• Commitment to Herefordshire Council, upholding our core values and working to deliver on wider organisational objectives.
  
  Lead. Inspire. Transform. At Herefordshire Council we have a clear vision which puts the needs of the adults in Herefordshire right at the heart of everything we do - and that takes professionals who share our determination to make a real difference to people's lives.
  
  A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
• Salary range of £51,356 - £55,915
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Career progression: clear pathways to progress
• Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
• Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
• Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Why Choose Us?
• A warm welcome: We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can develop close relationships with colleagues.
• Your future is bright: With clear pathways for career progression, your professional journey here is limited only by your ambition.
• Work/life harmony: We champion flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and home working, to ensure you can thrive both personally and professionally.
• Perks that matter: Enjoy competitive pay, a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays, a robust pension scheme, and our "Pick your Perks" benefits program.
• A supportive culture: Our Employee Assistance Programme and focus on staff wellbeing are paramount, especially given the challenging but rewarding nature of social work.