Our work with schools and colleges

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council want to show people that working in the social care work sector can lead to an exciting, challenging and rewarding career.

We work with employers across Blackburn with Darwen's social care sector to provide the following activities to help young people to make an informed choice about future careers in care.

Care Ambassadors

Care Ambassadors are social care professionals who visit local schools and colleges to provide presentations to students about the various careers in social care. They also visit Job Centres to inform the advisors about social care careers. They provide information on the different job roles and the skills, qualities and qualifications needed to help people to make an informed choice about a career in care.

Work Experience

There are a wide range of opportunities available within Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, working with adults or with children and their families. We provide work experience placements for students from schools and local colleges / training providers

Apprenticeships

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council offers apprenticeships within Adult Social Care. These are advertised via CXL and on the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council website.

Useful contacts

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (Human Resources)
Phone: 01254 585606
Web: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/pages/employment-opportunities.aspx