Head of Social Care (Social Work and Integration)

inploi; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Blackburn with Darwen is looking for a Head of Service Social Care to lead the Adult Services team. This pivotal role involves transforming social care and integrating services to drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in adult social care, financial acumen, and exceptional leadership and communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on community wellbeing while ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive neighbourhood health and social care integration.
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance with legislation.
• Lead teams to deliver high-quality integrated services.

Skills

Adult Social Care expertise

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Resilience and strategic thinking

Job description

Head of Service Social Care (Social Work and Integration)

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 growth driving services that empower those who need them most.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 enquiries about this role please contact Brendan Gray (Assistant Director of Social Work and Housing Needs) at [e-mail].

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