We are Proud, Passionate and Pioneering in how we deliver services for children.
Our social workers say Rochdale council is a great place to work. They tell us that their managers are supportive and approachable and they listen to their ideas. Here are some comments from social workers in Rochdale:
1. ‘Essential key agencies also work from the office, which makes for easy access and good interagency working'
2. ‘There are lots of easy to access training opportunities to learn and aid career development’
3. ‘We have a fantastic direct work borrowing library’
4. ‘We are based at Fashion Corner, close to the bus station and to the tram stops, within walking distance of the town centre and close to local services’
5. ‘There are lots of community resources available to support families'
There’s always a lot going in Rochdale, we never stand still. We offer loads of training, supervision and help and we build positive relationships with children, young people and their families. If you are interested in joining us and would like to speak to someone about our opportunities drop us an email with your number and we will get in touch at JoinRochdale@rochdale.gov.uk.
In case you weren’t aware:
1. We pay your professional fees
2. We pay retention payments of £500 every six months when you continue working for us for six months or more after a year's service
3. We offer hybrid and flexible working
4. We offer excellent continuous professional development opportunities after your first year in employment
5. We have a modern, award-winning building where you sit with your colleagues as well as satellite locations in the community
6. We are located next door to the tram/bus exchange and the train station is a 10-minute walk
7. We are 10 minutes from the M62 corridor
8. Our average caseloads are between 17-20 cases per worker
So what are you waiting for? We are looking forward to meeting you.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS including a barred list check child workforce.
Casual User Car Allowance is payable.
At Rochdale Borough Council we are committed to our Values and Behaviours:
1. Proud of the difference we make
2. Passionate about the diversities of the Borough
3. Pioneering and Open in our Approach
To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.
Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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