An East Lancs borough council are holding a children’s social care recruitment event next month to bring extra support to young people’s services in the area.

The recruitment and information event, organised by Blackburn with Darwen Council, will take place on January 21 and is open to those who want to find out about their children’s teams, their roles and the work they do with children and young people in the community.

Interim director of children’s services and education Joanne Siddle will give a talk about the opportunities available as the social care teams look to form a “new culture in the council”.

The positions that need filling include:

  • Duty, assessment and child in need social workers
  • Child protection, pre-proceedings and court social workers
  • Independent reviewing officers
  • Children in our care social workers
  • Team managers
  • Advanced practitioners

Ms Siddle said: “It is an ideal time to join the children’s services team at BwD as we approach the New Year with a new approach on how we work with our children, young people, families and our partners.

“We have a wide range of roles available and I will be talking about the future of our services as well as how rewarding it can be when working in our directorate.

“Last year’s event was a huge success and we have been able to improve the work that do across the borough by focusing on our TRACK values of Trust Respect Ambition Collaboration and Kindness.

“Social workers and managers will be available to share their knowledge and I would encourage everyone to come along to find out how they can make a difference to children and young people’s lives in Blackburn with Darwen – as well as gaining an insight into having a rewarding career in children’s services.”

The event will be held between 9.30am and 1.30pm at the Children’s Services office on Duke Street. Priority will be given to those who have booked a slot but those wishing to attend can also turn up on the day.

To book a slot, click here, and to find out more about roles in Children’s Services, click here.