Experienced Childrens Social Worker

Here at Rochdale Borough Council, we are committed to supporting our children and young people to live in a borough where they can grow, get on and live well.

Our dedicated teamsensure they feel safe,healthy, successful and heard too, and we are incredibly proud, passionate and pioneering in the way our services are delivered.

Everyone here plays a valued role in achieving this as we work closely with residents to deliver real positive progress and support them to achieve the best possible outcomes as part of our Raising Rochdale ethos.

We always have lots of great things happening in our borough and we never stand still so this is a great time to join our team and succeed at Rochdale.

We offer lots of training and supervision alongside help and guidance to build positive relationships with our children, young people and their families.

We would love for you to join us and if you would like to speak to a member of our team about this role and our wider opportunities, just emailJoinRochdaleCS@rochdale.gov.ukwith your name and number and we’ll give you a call.

Highly competitive salary with an opportunity to earn up to £1,000 extra, every year (£500 retention payment every six months)

Hybrid and flexible working

Excellent continuous professional development opportunities

Exciting career progression pathway

An attractive pension

Staff recognition awards and celebration events

Visible and supportive leadership

Mileage payment and town centre parking scheme

Up to 34 days annual leave with an option to buy more

Paid for Social Work England professional fees

Staff discount at popular retail and leisure sites

Other benefits

Work in a modern, award-winning building

Be conveniently located next to the Metrolink, bus exchange and a short walk from Rochdale train station

You’re also a 10-minute drive from the M62 corridor

What our colleagues say

Our social workers say Rochdale Council is a great place to work and their managers are supportive, approachable and listen to their ideas. Here are some further comments from our social workers...

‘We work in friendly, supportive, multidisciplinary teams’

‘There are lots of easy to access training opportunities to learn and aid career development’

‘We have lots of community resources available to support families'

‘We are based right in the town centre office, next to M&S and close to local services’

We are making positive progress in terms of our ways to work with children, young people and families as work to deliver better outcomes for all. We are empathetic and listen to our families as we build on their strengths to work towards agreed goals.

We look forward to hearing from you about which of our friendly teams that best fits your expertise come and join Team Rochdale.

At Rochdale Borough Council we are committed to our Values and Behaviours.

Proud of the difference we make

Passionate about the diversities of the Borough

Pioneering and Open in our Approach

Supporting Documents

↗ Role Profile - Childrens Social Worker