Reference No: BD647 (Please quote the reference number on your application)

Children's Services, Blackburn

Grade and salary: up to £69,339

Permanent, 37 hours per week

Blackburn with Darwen is a high performing Borough Council with a strong track record in Children's Social Care.

This opportunity has become available due to the promotion of the previous postholder. It plays a crucial role within our small Senior Leadership Team and is an ideal opportunity for someone wishing to further develop their leadership skills. The role encompasses the responsibility for Statutory Social Work Services and reports directly to the Director of Social Services. It will require someone with an ability to embed the vision, influence and maintain strategic partnerships, whilst enabling integrated service delivery to support the journey of the child.

The successful candidate will be the designated Principal Child and Family Social Worker and be a qualified Social Worker with a proven track record in service improvement at a senior management level, in particular within the child protection environment.

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative and articulate individual who can drive continuous improvement and who ensures value for money in all aspects of service delivery.

If you would like an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Linda Clegg, Director of Children's Services on (01254) 666435.

Application forms are available from the 24 hour recruitment hotline on (01254) 585606 or via this website

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Closing Date: 21.06.13