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Head of Social Care (Social Work and Integration)

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 22 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog: Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: Competitive
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 21 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad: Blackburn, BB1 7DY
Cwmni: inploi
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: 75774645

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Following the promotion of our current Head of Service, we have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to join our Adult Services team and shape the future of social care in Blackburn with Darwen.

As Head of Service Social Care (Social Work and Integration), you’ll take on a pivotal leadership role, driving transformation, integration, and operational excellence across social care and social work services. This is your chance to strengthen our journey from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’ and make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents.

At Blackburn with Darwen, we are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred and integrated services that truly make a difference. Working in partnership, we’re committed to ambitious plans for neighbourhood-based social work and integrated health and social care. In this role, you’ll inspire and lead teams to deliver these ambitions, ensuring statutory duties under the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act are met, while embedding safeguarding and best practice. You’ll champion innovation, collaboration, and professional growthdriving services that empower those who need them most.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Social Work and Housing Needs, you will lead and manage key areas including:

  • Neighbourhood Health and Social Care Integration
  • Neighbourhood Social Work
  • Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
  • Community Mental Health (including AMHP Service)
  • Learning Disability and Transitions
  • Complex Case Management

We’re looking for a dynamic, visionary leader with substantial senior-level experience in a complex organisation. You’ll bring:

  • Proven expertise in Adult Social Care and a deep understanding of statutory frameworks
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen to manage large budgets effectively
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence and collaborate at all levels
  • A people-focused approach to leadership that inspires excellence
  • Resilience, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance competing priorities under pressure

If you’re ready to lead change, drive innovation, and make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

For more information please see our Senior Leadership section on our Recruitment site Head of Social Care (Social Work and Integration) | Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

For enquiries about this role please contact Brendan Gray (Assistant Director of Social Work and Housing Needs) at brendan.gray@blackburn.gov.uk

Apply via: https://shorturl.at/5THM6


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