Closing Date: Thursday 6th August 2026 at 23:59
Service Manager – Community and Hospital Social Work Services
Are you an experienced Social Work leader ready to help shape the future of Adult Social Care?
Blackpool is a town of ambition, resilience and opportunity. Alongside over £2 billion of investment across the borough, Adult Social Care is on a significant improvement and transformation journey. We are strengthening leadership, embedding strengths-based and trauma-informed practice and creating services that enable people to live well, independently and safely in their own homes.
Following the retirement of a highly respected and long-serving leader, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Service Manager to lead within our Social Work Services.
Reporting to the Head of Adult Social Care– Community and Hospital, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership. Leading Team Managers you will drive service improvement, support workforce development, oversee performance and quality and work collaboratively with key system partners across the Fylde Coast.
We are looking for a Social Work England registered professional who is passionate about improvement, thrives in complex environments and brings a positive, can-do approach to leadership and change.
Covering:
Why Blackpool?
Our Improvement Journey
The Role and Teams
- hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- professional development opportunities
- Social Work England registration fees paid
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership
- generous annual leave entitlement
- a comprehensive employee benefits package
Interested in finding out more?
Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 5.30pm – 6.30pm
We also welcome 1:1 informal visits to Bickerstaffe House to meet the leadership team and learn more about the opportunity.
Closing Date: 6 August 2026
Shortlisting: 7 August 2026
Interviews: 13 / 14 August 2026
At this point in time we are not able to offer a Visa sponsorship in this role due to operational reasons
Service Manager employer: Blackpool Council
Join our dedicated Public Health Team in the vibrant seaside town of Blackpool, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of adults at risk from drugs, alcohol, and mental health issues. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive work culture with flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a commitment to your professional development through protected CPD time and diverse training packages. If you're looking for a rewarding career that allows you to collaborate with various stakeholders and drive positive change, this is the perfect place for you.
