Rapid Response
About the role
Bury ‘Let’s do it” 2030 Strategy builds on the strengths that already exist in our communities.
We are on an exciting journey of transformation and integration developing a workforce fit to meet the demands of the future, empowering communities for adults and families. Working closely with the NHS, CCG, and Pennine Care, we are on a journey to develop an integrated workforce promoting and valuing the wellbeing and work-life balance of its employees.
Together, we will support you to develop your career in social work providing a wealth of training, resources, and opportunities.
Rapid Response is an established multi-disciplinary team working across Bury to provide an urgent response to any health or social care crisis. The service hours are 8am-8.30pm 7-days a week. The hours of work are three long days 8am-8.30pm, supporting work-life balance.
So “let’s do it” together - kick start your career with Bury today where you are not just a team player but a member of our work family.
Our Values:
Inclusivity, we don’t have a “one size fits all” approach, we embrace diversity, personal and family requirements where you may need flexibility in your working hours for us delivering successful outcomes is more important than watching the clock. We will support you to develop, grow and provide you with opportunities to progress your career aspirations. We actively encourage you to take opportunities to be creative and innovative. We listen, and act on your ideas and feedback.
What we want from you:
• Have a passion to work in adult social work where no 2 days are the same.
• You will be an excellent communicator who will put the person at the forefront of any intervention, valuing their uniqueness, individuality, and strengths.
• Be the professional that enables members of our community, to live the best lives possible supporting them to have choice and control ensuring their voice is heard.
• Be committed to delivering best practice in social work, promoting professional values and standards.
• Be inspired to grow as a member of the social work profession.
• You will need a minimum of 2 years' post qualifying experience and have completed the ASYE programme.
Matrix payments for evening and weekend work and car user payments where applicable.
About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way.
Benefits of working for Bury Council
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
Next steps
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Ruth Heywood on R.heywood@bury.gov.uk.
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