Chief of Social Work & Specialist Support

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a strategic leader to head the Social Work and Specialist Support team. The post oversees statutory services for children and families, safeguarding, escalation pathways, and service delivery within Children's and Education.

You will work across partner agencies to ensure timely assessments, effective safeguarding, and continuous professional development for staff, requiring deep knowledge of safeguarding regulations and a track record in managing complex