Job Title: Adult Social Care Locality Manager
Contract: Permanent
Location: Herefordshire
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: £51,356 - £55,915 + benefits
Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026
A Dynamic Leadership Opportunity at Herefordshire Community Wellbeing!
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that truly makes a difference? Herefordshire Council is seeking an Adult Social Care Locality Manager to drive excellence in service delivery and champion person-centred care across our communities. Join us in providing quality services for vulnerable adults in Herefordshire and support our ambition to help adults live safe, healthy and independent lives by offering enhanced preventative and pro-active community services. This isn't just another job; it's a chance to immerse yourself in a fast-paced and incredibly rewarding environment.
We're looking for someone who:
- 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.
What will you be doing?
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.
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.
We Offer
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.
Don’t meet all parts of the job description?
Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills.
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected].
Creating an inclusive workplace
We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs.
For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.
Herefordshire Community Wellbeing isn't just a place to work; it's a mission. We're on the hunt for passionate, confident Social Workers who want to join our supportive team and champion the wellbeing of adults across our vibrant county. If you believe in the power of strengths-based practice and thrive in a dynamic environment, you belong here.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
- 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?
We are. For questions or an informal chat, email [email protected] before the deadline.
Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification. If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox.
Please note that the council is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for Social Worker roles in Adult Social Care. Prospective candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK should not apply for these roles. We appreciate your interest in Herefordshire Council and would encourage you to consider other opportunities with us that may be open to sponsorship. A full list of current vacancies can be found here: https://spiritofherefordshire.com/community-wellbeing/jobs/.
How to apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role.
Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox - check your spam/ junk folder too.
Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!