Children in Our Care Team Manager

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Team Manager for the Children in Our Care Team. You will lead high‑performing teams to deliver safe, stable, and positive outcomes for looked-after children and care leavers.

You will provide strategic direction, champion best practice, and work across council departments and partners to deliver innovative, joined‑up support that empowers children to thrive. Interview date: 2 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead exceptional services for children in our care, ensuring safety, stability, and positive outcomes.
• Provide strategic direction, champion best practice, and ensure services are Ofsted-ready and future-proof.
• Collaborate across council departments and with key partners to deliver innovative, joined-up support that empowers children and young people to thrive.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Terms and Conditions: Full time, Permanent, 37 hours per week
Department: People
Interview date: 2nd October 2026

We have an exciting opportunity in the Children in Our Care Team for a Team Manager.

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for improving the lives of children and young people?

Do you thrive on driving innovation and delivering high-quality services that truly make a difference?

We're looking for an inspiring and experienced Team Manager to lead our Children in Our Care Services. This is more than a job - it's anopportunityto shape the future for some of our most vulnerable children and young people and be a driving force behind transformational change.

About the Role

• Lead exceptional services for children in our care, ensuring safety, stability, and positive outcomes.
• Provide strategic direction, champion best practice, and ensure services are Ofsted-ready and future-proof.
• Collaborate across council departments and with key partners to deliver innovative, joined-up support that empowers children and young people to thrive.

What You'll Do

• Inspire and lead high-performing teams delivering safe, responsive, and impactful services
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in care and permanence planning
• Be a strong and aspirational corporate parent, advocating for the best outcomes
• Shape the strategic direction of services and prepare for future growth

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a visionary leadership team committed to excellence in Children's Services
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of care-experienced young people
• Thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and ambitious working environment
• Access career development and growth opportunities

Want to know more ? For an informal chat about the role, contact Jennifer Davies - 01254 666 786