About us We have an exciting opportunity here in Rochdale where we are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Advanced Practitioner with expertise working with Children with Disabilities in our needs led service. As practitioner you will be responsible for providing high-quality support, advice, and intervention to children, young people, and their families who are affected by disabilities. This is a unique and rewarding position that offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the outcomes for our children and young people in Rochdale with disabilities. We re big on relationships and relational practice and we re being recognised nationally for this. We believe trusting, positive relationships are essential to supporting staff and improving the lives of children and families. That is then put into practice with our hardworking and committed staff. We work together, support each other, provide development opportunities and offer real career pathways. We are making positive progress in terms of our ways to work with children, young people and families to achieve better outcomes for all. 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, focused and realistic whilst being specific to each individual child, young person and family. We are passionate to ensure we offer services that are: good enough for my child manage the risk for the child, not the organisation leading a shared approach to parenting persistent in making sure every child has someone who will stand up for them attuned to what kind of adult we want to support our children and young people to be at 20 years, 35 years and 50 years old In case you weren't aware: We pay your professional fees We pay retention payments of 500 every six months when you continue working for us for six months or more after a years service We offer hybrid and flexible working We offer excellent continuous professional development opportunities after your first year in employment We have a modern, award winning building where you sit with your colleagues as well as satellite locations in the community We are located next door to the tram / bus exchange and the train station is a ten minute walk We are 10 minutes from the M62 corridor If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about this role in CWD please do not hesitate to email us at JoinRochdaleCS@Rochdale.Gov.UK, or alternatively please contact the CWD Team Manager Maria Palma maria.palma@rochdale.gov.uk or Service Manager Lisa Macintosh lisa.macintosh@rochdale.gov.uk To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the role profile. Please include any qualifications that you hold. Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement. 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. Proud of the difference we make Passionate about the diversities of the Borough Pioneering and Open in our Approach