Leaving Care Team Manager

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

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking an inspirational Leader to fill the role of Care Experienced Team Manager within the People department. You will lead a team of Personal Advisors, shape practice, and drive improvements to help care-experienced young people thrive as they move into adulthood.

As a senior manager you will collaborate with partners, ensure young people’s voices are central, and champion participation across services to deliver outstanding outcomes for ages 15 to 25.

Qualifications

• Experience with care-experienced young people.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Background in Children’s Social Care and/or Adult Social Care.
• Ability to shape practice and drive service improvement.
• Customer-focused approach placing young people at the centre.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Personal Advisors.
• Shape practice and influence service delivery.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Work with partners and stakeholders.
• Champion participation and empowerment of young people.
• Support staff to deliver high-quality practice.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder collaboration

Care-experienced youth

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: 1 October 2026

Come & Join Us: Care Experienced Team Manager

Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for improving the lives of care-experienced young people?

We are looking for a passionate Team Manager to join our dedicated and ambitious management team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a service that is committed to helping young people thrive as they transition into adulthood and independence.

As Team Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our service and driving positive outcomes for young people aged 15¾ to 25 years. Leading a team of committed Personal Advisors, you will work alongside partners, stakeholders, and colleagues to ensure we fulfil our role as outstanding corporate parents, providing the support, encouragement, and opportunities our young people deserve.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join Blackburn with Darwen. Our Care Experienced Service is ambitious, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop a skilled and passionate team.
• Shape practice and influence service delivery.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with experienced managers and partner agencies.
• Make a lasting difference to the lives of care-experienced young people.
• Champion participation and ensure young people's voices are at the heart of everything we do.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience of, and/or a strong understanding of, working with care-experienced young people.
• Brings experience from Children's Social Care and/or Adult Social Care and/or a related field.
• Is passionate about achieving excellent outcomes for young people.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and can inspire, motivate, and support others to perform at their best.
• Is forward-thinking, solution-focused, and committed to service improvement.
• Champions innovative and creative approaches to supporting young people.
• Places young people at the centre of practice, planning, and decision-making.
• Values participation and empowers young people to influence and shape services.
• Is committed to supporting colleagues and young people to build successful, independent futures.

Make a Difference Every Day

In this rewarding leadership role, you will help create an environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver high-quality practice. In turn, your leadership will help ensure that care-experienced young people receive the guidance, advocacy, and opportunities they need to achieve their aspirations and reach their full potential.

If you are passionate about leadership, committed to improving outcomes for young people, and looking for an opportunity to influence and shape a developing service, we would love to hear from you.

Come and help us make a lasting difference to the lives of care-experienced young people in Blackburn with Darwen.