Rochdale Council

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Job ref: RO35515 Location: various Salary: £28,785 to £38,813 per annum (including MFS (Retention) payments) Grade: 7/8 Working Hours: 37 hours per week (part time available) Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 16th February 2020 Interview Date: Friday 28th February 2020 We need you to complement our existing hard working teams. We have exciting opportunities for experienced social workers to join our innovative and passionate service in one of the following teams: First Response Child Protection & Court Cared for Children You may be aware that our social work model is relationship based practice as we believe trusting, positive relationships are essential to supporting staff and improving the lives of children and families. We are empathetic in our work and listen to our families; building on their strengths and work towards agreed goals. We create SMART plans with our families to ensure goals are achievable, focussed and realistic whilst being specific to each individual child, young person and family. Our staff say that they: Have the time and space to build authentic relationships with young people, their families and other professional - working collaboratively towards agreed goals Are able to build positive relationships with our community and families that we support Have time to listen and understand families and issues they are facing Are really proud to work here Utilise supervision and peer supervision to reflect and discuss cases Utilise colleagues knowledge and support You will probably have heard that we genuinely believe in our staff and want to help them do their best; here is just a taster of what we provide: Welcoming and friendly environment in an award winning, modern building in a rapidly developing town centre Bespoke leadership learning programme & Advanced Practitioner Group Wrap around support initiatives and a supportive and visible leadership team Continual professional development with clear career progression, with access to ongoing training and learning & development days * Regular supervision and peer supervision* Flexible working Staff awards in acknowledgement of each individuals achievements and recognition of these Rochdale is growing rapidly and is well connected to Manchester, Lancashire and Yorkshire which makes it a truly great place to live, work and play. Please see below for more on what we offer. However, we know that action speaks louder than words and we are always learning and developing. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to visit us and gain a real flavour of how we work at Number One Riverside. You can have an informal discussion and meet other managers and social workers at our open evening on Monday 3rd February between 4.00PM and 7.30PM, or if you are a qualified social worker or graduating this summer you can contact Pamela Wharton on 01706 925096 or by email [email removed] We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully joining one of our friendly teams that best fits your expertise. Please click on the links below. pdf Policy on recruitment of ex-offenders.pdf BASW PCF Chart.pdf BASW Knowledge and Skills for child and family practitioners.pdf PCF - Strategic Level.pdf Support for Armed Forces.pdfSupport for armed forces This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. This means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment. Rochdale Borough Council is a great place to work. Please visit http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/Pages/work-in-the-borough-of-rochdale.aspx for information on Riverside One and the borough of Rochdale. Back to results

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Company Type: Government

Company Size: 5001 - 10000

Revenue: 100 - 500 million (USD)

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