Terms & Conditions: Fixed Term for 12 months, 37 hours
Department: Adult Social Care
Closing Date: 7th June 2026
Interview Date: w/c 8th June 2026
Due to internal secondment, Blackburn with Darwen have an exciting opportunity for an Assessment and Review Officer based within Adult Social Care Mental Health Team based at Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL. You will be part of a co-located team working with people with severe and enduring mental health conditions in the Blackburn with Darwen area.
The role involves working with individuals, carers and families to conduct assessments and reviews under the Care Act (2014), which will be appropriate to the role in line with departmental policy and procedures ensuring that the Council meets its statutory obligations as per National guidance and Standards.
It is a demanding job within a busy service, no two days are the same but we’ve got a really supportive team and strong multidisciplinary working practices in place.
What do we need from you?
- Genuine interest and passion in working with people from a strengths based approach with a willingness to support people’s independence, resilience and ability to make informed choices for themselves about their mental health and well-being.
- Relevant mental health and social care experience.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring the best outcomes for residents of Blackburn with Darwen.
- You will have experience of working with people of varying care & support needs and be able to implement the Care Act 2014; completing high quality assessments and care and support plans.
- You will also need a clean driving licence and access to a car.
Through the direct actions of social care staff, our objective is to ensure Blackburn with Darwen citizens requiring services and support receive the following outcomes for themselves wherever possible:
- To live a healthy, safe life and to be in control of their care needs.
- To be an active member of their community.
- To live in their own home, which they manage.
- To have a private family life including meaningful adult relationships.
- To be treated with dignity and respect.
- To have their own money and to choose how to spend it.
In return we will provide you with:
- Professional and timely supervision.
- Clear expectations and regular appraisal to celebrate what you have done well.
- Peer support from a well-established and experienced team.
- Focus on well-being.
- Opportunity to embrace new technologies and work outside of the box.
- Hybrid Working.
- Diverse workforce.
- Competitive Salary.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Discounted Gym Membership and a host of other rewards available to Blackburn with Darwen staff.
- Being proud to work in a top performing Local Authority and rated as ‘Good’ by the CQC.
- Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Lease Cars.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellbeing
For more information or an informal chat about the role please ask to speak to Lisa Ireland (Service Manager), Abu Kholwadia (Team Manager) or Elliot Skorupa (Team Manager) and we will be very happy to answer any questions you may have. Tel 01254 226150.
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