Application Process
To apply for this job, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential requirements outlined in the person specification. Be sure to reference your qualifications as specified in the person specification within your CV/supporting statement. Please anonymise your CV and supporting statement.
ASYE Salary
Up to £38,626 per annum
Role Overview
We are seeking newly qualified social workers to start a rewarding career within our children’s services. In this role, you will assess the needs of children and their families, design and arrange appropriate care, provide direct social work assistance, and collaborate effectively with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes.
About Rochdale Borough Council
We are dedicated to supporting our children and young people to thrive in a borough where they feel safe, healthy, and heard. Our teams are passionate and pioneering, working closely with residents to deliver positive progress as part of our Raising Rochdale ethos. We offer extensive training, supervision, and support to help you build strong relationships with children, young people, and families.
Contact and Further Information
If you'd like to speak with someone about this role or our broader opportunities, please email JoinRochdaleCS@rochdale.gov.uk with your name and contact number, and we will call you back.
Benefits
* Highly competitive salary with potential to earn up to £1,000 extra annually (£500 retention payment every six months)
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Excellent professional development opportunities
* Clear career progression pathway
* Attractive pension scheme
* Staff recognition awards and events
* Supportive leadership
* Mileage payment and town centre parking scheme
* Up to 34 days annual leave, with options to buy more
* Paid Social Work England professional fees
* Staff discounts at retail and leisure sites
Additional Benefits
* Modern, award-winning office facilities
* Conveniently located near public transport links
* Proximity to the M62 corridor
Employee Testimonials
Our social workers appreciate Rochdale Council as a supportive and friendly workplace, with accessible training and community resources. They value our central location and the collaborative environment.
Our Commitment
We are committed to positive outcomes for children, young people, and families, working empathetically and building on strengths to achieve shared goals.
Additional Information
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a barred list check for child workforce. We are currently unable to sponsor visas for this position.
Our Values and Behaviours
* Proud of the difference we make
* Passionate about the diversity of the Borough
* Pioneering and open in our approach
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