Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Work With Us! We have added a new feature! Our Fortnightly Jobs Bulletin has now been made to suit you better. When signing up you now have the option to choose specific Job vacancies which you are interested in and can choose 1 or more of the 4 options to receive. To sign up complete the very brief form below and let us know which vacancies you wish to see: https://lnkd.in/eGSs9-cu

Casual Passenger Transport Driver Grade D, £12.18 per hour. We are looking for the right person to fill this vacant role, with the right skills, behaviours, and attitude, as well as a range of competencies and high professional standards. You will be working as part of a busy team when undertaking this role, which will be challenging but rewarding. You will be transporting the Borough’s most vulnerable young people and adults to and from their respective destinations and building up a warm and caring relationship with all passengers. For further information and to apply, visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/ez7dyDfv or if your device allows, click the following link: https://shorturl.at/gI9vG

It's Pension Awareness Week! This year the ‘Pay More attention to your Pension’ campaign has been launched. It helps point you in the right direction to understand your pension by following three easy steps. Did you know that 20 million workers pay into the pension scheme, whilst 1 in 5 say they don’t understand what they are contributing towards. Understanding your pension is the best way to get prepared for your retirement. There are a number of free live shows taking place over the week that can help you understand your Workplace Pension. Find more information on the Pensions Attention website: https://lnkd.in/ejq_TVX

Stay informed with our WhatsApp Channel! Our new WhatsApp channel is designed to keep you updated on the latest news and events in our borough. Whether it’s road closures, emergencies or important community updates, you will have all the information right at your fingertips. Why should you join? ·  Get instant alerts straight to your phone ·  Stay updated on news and events happening in the borough How to join ·  Scan the QR code ·  Click the link: https://lnkd.in/eHwiqZQD Join our WhatsApp channel to stay connected with what is happening in the borough. 

Apprentice Project Manager Your starting salary will be £7.49 an hour in your first year. During your second year you will remain on this amount or the minimum wage for your age, whichever is higher. This is an exciting opportunity for a well organised and motivated individual to join an experienced and multi-disciplinary team working on the Borough’s flagship and transformational projects. On this higher apprenticeship standard, you will work on a range of key construction and infrastructure projects and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable you to work in a project management environment. For further information and to apply, visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/ez7dyDfv or if your device allows, click the following link: https://shorturl.at/KnNV5

Speech and Language Therapist (Youth Justice Service) Grade J, £47,420 - £51,515 per annum For part of your week, you will set up and deliver a brand new SLT service into BwD’s award winning Youth Justice Service. During the rest of your week you will be working as part of SEND Support Service, our Borough’s large advisory SEND service, assessing and treating children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs in their school/setting. This post is ideal for someone who relishes the chance to work with a high level of independence and responsibility. For further information and to apply, visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/ez7dyDfv or if your device allows, click the following link: https://shorturl.at/vZfnh

Specialist roadworker Grade E, £25,119 - £27,803 per annum As the local Highway Authority, we play a crucial role in maintaining and improving the road network across our region. Our dedicated teams ensure that roads are safe, efficient, and maintained. As a Specialist Road Worker, you will be responsible for executing specialised tasks related to road construction, repair, and maintenance. Your expertise will contribute to the smooth flow of traffic, safety of commuters, and overall infrastructure quality. For further information and to apply, visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/ez7dyDfv or if your device allows, click the following link: https://shorturl.at/LZ9LI

SSA Team Leader Grade G, £33,024 - £36,648.00 per annum We have a vacancy for a hard-working Team Leader to manage and lead a team of dedicated Specialist SEND Practitioners working with children with SEND in settings throughout Blackburn with Darwen. You will work alongside our other Early Years SEND Team Leader, and report to our Early Years SEND Team Manager. You will have experience of working in settings with children with SEND and of managing staff. You will be committed to partnership working with parents/ carers and with colleagues from other services. For further information and to apply, visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/ez7dyDfv or if your device allows, click the following link: https://shorturl.at/DUZHB

Social Worker (incl.ASYE) - Childrens Grade H, £37,336 - £41,418 per annum - ASYEs Grade G £33,024 - £36,648 Improving outcomes for children will be what motivates you – it is what motivates us too!  To do this, we are committed to offering flexible working and ensuring you achieve a good work life balance.  We also offer supportive and directive management and a commitment to a manageable workload. you will have access to approachable and supportive management who are committed to your ongoing development as we are keen to ensure you continue to develop a wide range of social work practice skills. For further information and to apply, visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/ez7dyDfv or if your device allows, click the following link: https://shorturl.at/i7iEz

Work with us! We have recently undertaken a major review of our commissioning function, and our new structure is aligned with a life-course approach and includes strategic and operational commissioning elements. Watch the below video to hear from our Head of Commissioning Elizabeth Fleming about why you should join the team! We have multiple Jobs available including: Service Leads x4 These roles will be key in leading and delivering our Start Well’, ‘Live Well’ and ‘Age Well’ commissioning aspirations and our strategic direction of for Contracting, Procurement Quality & Care Navigation. Commissioning Lead Managers x4 These 3 roles will be key in leading and delivering our commissioning aspirations for LD & Autism, Mental Health & Vulnerable People and Older People. Prevention & Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise Sector (VCFSE) Lead This role will be key in leading and delivering our commissioning aspirations. If you are interested in joining and shaping our developing team head over to blackburn.gov.uk/jobs or if your device allows follow one of the below links: service leads - https://lnkd.in/e9q53ZZ7 Commissioning Lead Managers - https://lnkd.in/e4G_aMUV Prevention & VCFSE - https://lnkd.in/eV-Uf93w