Head of Corporate Parenting & Permanence
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, BB1 7DY |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75774639 |
Summary
Terms & Conditions: Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week
Department: Children's & Education
Interview date: 26th January 2026
Our people services have a proud record of achievement supporting adults, children and communities in the borough, with a particular focus on the most deprived or vulnerable. We do this by promoting independence, health, wellbeing and through safeguarding from harm.
This is an exciting time to join Blackburn with Darwen and we are currently seeking a Head of Service following progression of our current leader. Our recent ILACS graded us good overall and for Children in Our Care.
We have progressed with our improvement journey for our Care Leavers to ensure this role provides safe, first class, cost-effective and timely services. Reporting to the Deputy Director for Children’s Social Care, you’ll be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and will be the strategic lead for all Corporate Parenting services. Importantly, you will ensure the statutory duties and main principles of social work and fostering are fully embedded within our day-to-day practice, enabling and supporting our children and young people across the Borough to truly thrive.
We pride ourselves on building good networks and working relationships and this role will work with key internal and external partners such as health, education and the Police across Blackburn with Darwen.
We are proud to say we have a stable, permanent workforce who are passionate and creative. Furthermore, a leadership team that are strong, supportive and innovative.
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is determined to provide consistently high-quality support and services for our children and families in line with our vision. If you have experience in these areas and a commitment to leading high standards and improving practice, we would love to hear from you.
For more information please see our Senior Leadership section on our Recruitment site Head of Corporate Parenting and Permanence | Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
For an informal discussion you can contact sharon.ridings@blackburn.gov.uk jo.siddle@blackburn.gov.uk
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