Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: NJC Grade H6 SCP 53-59 £65,787 - £72,563 per annum

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 23:59

This post is open to employees currently On Notice/At Risk and Internal. Please note applications from employees currently On Notice/At Risk will be given priority. On Notice/At Risk employees should complete the application form as normal, upon submission you must email the Recruitment Team – recruitment@blackpool.gov.uk to ensure that your application form is marked as priority.

We are seeking an inspiring and compassionate Service Manager to lead our Supporting Our Children service. This is a pivotal role in delivering our strategic vision: supporting children to remain safely within their families wherever possible, ensuring those who need to come in to our care are provided with a stable loving home as similar to a family setting as possible, and enabling every child to access and engage in education.

As Service Manager, you will:

• Provide strong operational and strategic leadership, promoting high-quality, relational practice across the service.
• Ensure children and families are at the heart of everything we do, with their voices, experiences, and insights shaping the design and delivery of our support.
• Lead a committed workforce, fostering a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee services that help children return to their family where possible, and ensure children who cannot remain at home are supported to live in nurturing, family-based settings.
• Champion education as a key pillar of positive outcomes, ensuring robust support for children to access, attend, and succeed in learning.
• Work collaboratively with partners across social care, education, health, and community organisations to deliver joined-up, effective support.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Significant leadership experience within children’s services or family support.
• A strong commitment to co-production and involving children and families in shaping practice and service development.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• A deep passion for improving the life chances, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people.

If you’re a motivated leader who wants to shape a service that listens to, values, and stands alongside children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and play a key role in delivering our vision for Supporting Our Children.

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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.

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