Chief of Social Work & Specialist Support

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a strategic leader to head the Social Work and Specialist Support team. The post oversees statutory services for children and families, safeguarding, escalation pathways, and service delivery within Children’s and Education.

You will work across partner agencies to ensure timely assessments, effective safeguarding, and continuous professional development for staff, requiring deep knowledge of safeguarding regulations and a track record in managing complex

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory service areas for children and families in need of help and protection, including safeguarding.
• Coordinate effective step up and step down from social care into early help, and ensure compliant assessments for children in need and those on child protection plans.

Job description

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a strategic leader to head the Social Work and Specialist Support team. The post oversees statutory services for children and families, safeguarding, escalation pathways, and service delivery within Children’s and Education.

You will work across partner agencies to ensure timely assessments, effective safeguarding, and continuous professional development for staff, requiring deep knowledge of safeguarding regulations and a track record in managing complex