Advanced PractitionerCouncil

Terms and Conditions: 12 months Fixed Term, 37 hours per week

Department:   Adults & Health

Closing date: 22nd September2026

Interview date: TBC

Social Work Advanced Practitioner, Integrated Care Funding Team.

In Blackburn with Darwen, we believe we have the solid foundations for providing excellent services to local people. Furthermore, as a Local Authority, we are proud to be rated as “Good” by the CQC. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Social Work Advanced Practitioner to help deliver and lead good quality care and represent adult social care within the Integrated Care Funding Team.

The Integrated Care Funding Team are a team committed to achieving the best outcomes for individuals and ensuring that they have the correct level support and funding mechanism in place, advocating for the people we support. The team has been in place since 2019 and consists of a team manager, 3 advanced practitioners, an assessment and review officer and a commissioning support officer.

Through an invest to save initiative, the team will be expanding to create five 12 month fixed term posts, which include an advanced practitioner, social worker, 2 assessment and review officers and an occupational therapist. 

The Integrated Care Funding Team are an extremely motivated and highly dedicated team. The work of the team is fast paced and everyday is different.  There is a strong focus on multi agency working and the team work closely with our social work teams.

You will effectively support and manage the social worker, and assessment and review officers to undertake Care Act assessments, reviewing current care arrangements and the suitability of commissioned services.  You will ensure the level of support meets the person’s needs to maintain independence in a strengths-based manner.

You will be responsible for promoting Blackburn with Darwen’s vision, objectives and priorities effectively to our staff, partners and the public, and supporting the Department and residents on our continuous journey with CQC and support our readiness for Local Government Reorganisation.

We are passionate about creating a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ applicants, disabled candidates, and individuals seeking a new direction in their careers.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer that values and respects difference. If you need any adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

For more information, please see attached documents.

For an informal conversation please contact Cerys Bedford, Team Manager - [email protected]. 

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