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.
Key Details
- Closing Date: 24 September 2026
- Shortlisting Date: 25 September 2026
- Interview Date: 1 October 2026
- For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
Lisa Middleton, Service Lead
Tel: 01254 666688
Email: [email protected]
The Government has confirmed plans to reorganise local government across Lancashire. From April 2028, the current 15 councils will be replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire.
If you're successful in your application, you'll initially join Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. As part of the reorganisation, your employment will transfer to the new East Lancashire council from April 2028.
We're committed to continuing to deliver excellent services throughout this transition. By joining us now, you'll be part of an important period of change and have the opportunity to help shape the future of local government for local communities.
