17 jobs found in blackburn with darwen

Finance Shared Services Manager - Interim Blackburn (Hybrid - up to 3 days in the office per week) Excellent day rate depending on experience. Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership? We're looking for a Finance Shared Services Manager to lead the delivery of high-performing finance operations in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. Based in Blackburn, this interim role offers hybrid working and flexible hours, giving you the autonomy to work in a way that suits your lifestyle while making a measurable impact on our business. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of core finance services including Accounts Payable, Credit Control & Billing, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management. Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with statutory and internal deadlines. Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with...

Our client Blackburn with Darwen council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Children in care service. Key responsibilities To undertake all the duties in relation to assessment work and directions in relation to care proceedings for children looked after up to the conclusion of proceedings. To undertake duties relating to children looked after following the conclusion of proceedings. To undertake child and family assessments, in partnership with the child, their parents or carers and other agencies, ensuring that the child and the child's voice is central to the assessment, with appropriate consideration and analysis of risk. Together with service user and/or their parents or carers, to produce an outcome focussed SMART plan, following assessment that will meet the needs of the child, safeguard the child and promote permanence. To provide support, guidance, advice and services to families to ensure that issues of concern identified in assessments are...

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Challenging Behaviour Support) Location: Primary Schools in Blackburn, Darwen & Accrington Start Date: As soon as possible Job Description: We are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with challenging behaviour in primary school settings across Blackburn, Darwen, and Accrington. You will work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement behaviour strategies, promote positive engagement, and create a safe and supportive learning environment. Requirements: Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant supporting challenging behaviour or as a Support Worker in a similar setting Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and de-escalation strategies Ability to build positive relationships and maintain a calm, consistent approach Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) Benefits: Flexible supply work to suit your availability Competitive hourly...

Supply Teaching Assistant - TA3 | East Lancashire Flexible cover work across EYFS, KS1 & KS2 | Must have 6+ months classroom experience September 2026 starts! Are you a qualified TA3 Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in local primary schools? Join Veritas Education and take on varied and rewarding supply roles across East Lancashire, including Blackburn, Accrington and Darwen. We're looking for confident and adaptable TA3s to cover short-term absences, PPA time, and provide targeted classroom support. Whether you're available full-time or a few days a week, we have flexible opportunities to suit your schedule. What you'll be doing: Covering lessons during PPA or staff absence - delivering prepared plans Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 Leading small group interventions or whole-class activities Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a calm, positive learning environment Working closely with class teachers and other support staff to...

ScienceTechnician – School | Darwen We are looking for a reliable and experienced Science Technician to work at a school in Darwen. Location: Darwen Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm Working Pattern: 3 days per week The Role The successful candidate will provide practical support to the school’s science department, helping to prepare and organise laboratory equipment, materials and experiments, while ensuring a safe and well-maintained laboratory environment. Key Responsibilities Preparing equipment and materials for science lessons Supporting teachers with practical experiments Setting up and clearing away laboratory equipment Maintaining and organising laboratory resources Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed Carrying out basic stock checks and ordering supplies when required Maintaining a clean, safe and organised laboratory environmentWe’re Looking For Previous experience as a Science/Lab Technician is preferred Good knowledge of...

Secondary Supply Teacher Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Salary: £130 - £220 per day (dependent on experience and role) Contract Type: Flexible Supply, Short-Term and Long-Term Opportunities Available Start Date: Immediate Starts Available Secondary Supply Teachers Required - Blackburn Veritas Education is currently seeking enthusiastic, adaptable and committed Secondary Supply Teachers to work across a variety of secondary schools in Blackburn and the surrounding areas. Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for greater flexibility, an ECT seeking valuable classroom experience, or a specialist subject teacher looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. The Role As a Secondary Supply Teacher, you will: Deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and Key Stage 5 where applicable). Follow school policies and lesson plans provided by the school. Manage behaviour effectively and create a positive learning environment. Ensure continuity...

Support Worker  Pay rate: From £14.57 to £21.85 per hour, weekly pay Reference: FSW/Blackburn/1 Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives? We’d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Support Worker in Blackburn!   We are offering an exciting opportunity to work with our client providing support to adults within a specialist mental health residential service for women over the age of 18 years old with a range of complex mental health conditions. As a Support Worker, we can offer you: Flexible shifts that fit around you Pay rates starting from £14.57 per hour, holiday pay inclusive 24/7 support from our branch team Comprehensive free training Your DBS Fee Covered Opportunity for Further Development  Weekly Pay  As a Support Worker you must: Be over the age of 18 to apply Have the right to work in the UK. Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sp0ns0rship. Have 6 months prior experience in a healthcare setting Previous Mental Health...

Our client Blackburn with Darwen council is looking for an Adults Advanced Practitioner to join their Integrated neighbourhood team. Experienced social worker required for integrated neighbourhood team. Requirements of role To support team manager with day to day running of the team and deputise as needed alongside undertaking statutory assessments. Leadership & Supervision: Support, guide, and mentor social workers, assessment officers, and review staff. Assessments & Reviews: Oversee and conduct complex Care Act assessments, manage support planning, and evaluate the suitability of commissioned care packages. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Represent adult social care alongside health professionals, managing funding pathways and integrated care needs Safeguarding- Undertaking s42 enquiries and leading on strategy discussion, provide advice and guidance to staff. You will have a positive attitude to transformation, innovation and growing new ways of working. You will...

One of our local community primary schools in the BB2 Blackburn area, is looking to recruit a proactive and supportive Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming team, this role is to support on a 2:1 basis in a Year 3 class within speech, language and communiation needs. This is a full time position, Monday to Friday 9am to 330pm. The school has a strong focus on inclusive learning and pupil development, with a supportive staff team and a positive learning environment, making it an excellent opportunity for a Primary Teaching Assistant looking to develop their experience in a school setting.    Primary Teaching Assistant benefits:  Competitive hourly rate of pay  • PAYE paid weekly  • Long-term stability  • Access to professional development and CPD opportunities  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement  • £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)   Primary Teaching Assistant role requirements:  Previous experience working with children or young people...

SEN Teaching Assistant Specialist SEN School - Blackburn - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - September Start Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have experience in SEN, care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring that could transfer effectively into a specialist school environment? A supportive specialist SEN school in Blackburn is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced support staff, as well as candidates looking to develop careers in SEN Education, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Work, or related fields. The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a broad range of additional needs, potentially including Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, speech and communication difficulties, and SEMH needs. You will work...

Full-Time Teacher – Girls’ PE, Science & Health & Social Care Location: Darwen, Lancashire School Type: Secondary School Contract: Full-Time Start Date: September 2026 Duration: Initially until Christmas, with the potential to continue into the New Year We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed full-time teacher to join a secondary school in Darwen from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher looking for a varied timetable across Girls’ PE, Science and Health & Social Care. The position will initially run until Christmas, with the potential for the role to continue into the New Year due to the ongoing needs of the school. The TimetableThe role will be approximately: Girls’ PE – 40% Science – 40% Health & Social Care – 20%We are looking for a teacher with experience in one or more of these subject areas who can confidently deliver engaging lessons across the timetable. The Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will: Hold QTS or...

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 and Small Group Support) - Full-Time Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Job Description We are seeking a committed, caring, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Blackburn, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs across early years, primary, and secondary age groups. This role involves providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual potential. The successful candidate will have previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs and a genuine passion for inclusive education. Key Responsibilities Provide SEN support: Deliver 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a variety of needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication difficulties, adapting support to suit different age groups and abilities. Support learning and...

Looking for flexible work? At Safestyle we are looking for Self-Employed Door-to-Door Canvassers (must be 17+)   About the role: Working within a team environment in your local area. Door to door canvassing, speaking with homeowners, following up on promotions and enthusiastically talking about our quality products. Generating and booking leads/appointments for our sales teams. What we offer: • Training provided — no experience needed! • Fun, supportive team environment • Flexible hours • Weekly commission (the more you put in, the more you earn) • Transport provided • Refer-a-friend bonus • Great career progression, including the chance to run your own team with a company vehicle Are youconfident, friendly, motivated, with good communication skills and a positive attitude? Interested? Apply now! Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the...

Looking for flexible work? At Safestyle we are looking for Self-Employed Door-to-Door Canvassers (must be 17+)   About the role: Working within a team environment in your local area. Door to door canvassing, speaking with homeowners, following up on promotions and enthusiastically talking about our quality products. Generating and booking leads/appointments for our sales teams. What we offer: • Training provided — no experience needed! • Fun, supportive team environment • Flexible hours • Weekly commission (the more you put in, the more you earn) • Transport provided • Refer-a-friend bonus • Great career progression, including the chance to run your own team with a company vehicle Are youconfident, friendly, motivated, with good communication skills and a positive attitude? Interested? Apply now! Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the...

Contracts Administrator A vacancy has arisen for the position of a Contracts Administrator (14 Months FTC Maternity Cover) to join our dynamic Metering & Billing team based at our Head Office in Blackburn. Our Metering & Billing team currently manage the energy billing for core utilities including Heat, Electricity and Water for over 35,000 customers. Who are Vital Energi? Here at Vital Energi we are a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sector. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have, and continue to, work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK that are really making a difference to achieve our Net Zero targets, and we were recently recognised for this by our Industry Association, awarding us the Contribution to Net Zero award. Roles and Responsibilities * Issuing of final,...

Our Industrial and Civils team are recruiting 3 x Groundworkers with Dumper/Roller for work in Blackburn starting ASAP. Job Details Location: Blackburn Start: ASAP Duration: ongoing work  Hours: 07:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday  Rates: £21.00 per hour  Duties: Kerbing on a highways project.  Essential Requirements CPCS (Dumper/Roller) Checkable work references To Apply Click Apply Now below to submit your information or call us on (phone number removed) to discuss further

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with HMO/Housing Management Officers, to work an initial 6 month temp to perm contract, where initially you will work for the agency and then go permanent. An opportunity has arisen for a Housing Management Officer to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality housing services. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting tenants, managing tenancies effectively, and making a positive difference in local communities. Key responsibilities: * Deliver a proactive housing management service to help customers sustain their tenancies. * Manage rent accounts, address arrears, and support benefit claims. * Minimise void losses by ensuring properties are swiftly re-let. * Respond to anti-social behaviour and promote safe, supportive neighbourhoods. * Carry out tenancy sign-ups, inspections, and health & safety checks. * Liaise with contractors and partner agencies to ensure...