Head Of Adult Social Care - Community And Hospital

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: NJC Grade H7 (SCP 60-66) £73,710 - £80,589 per annum

Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025 at 23:59

Shortlisting: w/c 27th October 2025

Proposed Interview dates: w/c 3rd November 2025

Blackpool Council - Adult Services 

We're on a mission to transform adult services in Blackpool. We're looking for enthusiastic individuals ready to make a real difference to the lives of local residents. If you're committed to addressing inequalities and delivering a strengths-based approach, we want you on our team.

Blackpool is a town undergoing ambitious and exciting change. With more than £2bn being invested, our community is benefiting from renewed energy, inclusive economic growth, and a stronger future. We are proud of the progress we’ve made, but we recognise there is more to do, particularly in Adults to meet the needs of our residents.

The Role

Following a recent CQC inspection, we are working to strengthen our approach and make the improvements needed to ensure the best possible support for our residents. This includes a sharper focus on leadership, quality and inclusion — as well as renewed ambition and pace of change.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Adult Social Services, we are seeking a social work qualified Head of Service with the drive, resilience and capability to support the next phase of improvement in our service. You will join a service with a stable foundation and a dedicated workforce. Our priority now is to bring in fresh thinking and collaborative leadership to help shape the improvement and transformation  journey ahead and lead our Community and Health Social Work Teams in the same endeavour. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a values-driven professional leader who is ready to take the next step, if you’re ready to make a difference and help shape the future of adult services in Blackpool, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Approach:

·        - Work collaboratively.

·        - Focus on outcomes.

·        - Deliver a strengths-based approach.

·        - Build trusted relationships.

·        - Support and challenge our workforce to deliver great service.

·        - Encourage independence.

·        - Respect differences and tailor our approach.

·        - Continuously learn and develop our services.

Our Commitment to You:

·        - Regular professional supervision

·        - Practice development support

·        - Career development opportunities

·        - Manageable caseloads with clear management support

·        - An inclusive and supportive team

·        - Easy access to senior managers

·        - Support for a healthy work-life balance

·        - A fair and inclusive organisational culture

Employee Benefits:

·        - Competitive salary – salary match available within pay band

·        - Local Government Pension Scheme

·        - Flexible and hybrid working options

·        - Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional days

·        - Excellent learning and development opportunities

·        - Social Work England registration fee paid

·        - Employee discount scheme

·        - Employee Assistance Programme

·        - Relocation package up to £8,000

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Getting Here
With excellent transport links, a growing housing market, and a developing economy, there's never been a better time to work in Blackpool. Commuting is straightforward with direct routes and modern, convenient parking facilities.

If you're ready for a challenge and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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