External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale (i.e where the household pays council tax to Rochdale Borough Council).
We have both part time and full time roles available, working 37 hours & 24 Hours per week.
We are looking for dynamic and forward thinking individuals to join our team as an Initial Triage Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the implementation of our Prevention & Digital Strategic plan, which aims to build digital inclusion across adult care. The Team is responsible for the provision of Assistive Technology including Careline and looking at alternative methods that could delay the need for care and support across Rochdale, enabling them to live healthier for longer.
In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to be part of the front door team for all new contacts coming into adult care, you will focus on delaying and reducing care and support needs by supporting the front door with signposting and providing information.
This role is in an exciting team, which will be delivering and testing a range of existing and new initiatives. This role will include working alongside other roles within the prevention team, specifically working within the Front Door and Careline functions.
You will demonstrate Rochdale values and actively promote equality and diversity, being responsive to the growing needs of community. You will be passionate about improving the lives of the people of Rochdale, be highly motivated and an excellent communicator.
We welcome your experience, knowledge and ideas and look forward to hearing from you. This role offers fantastic scope for personal and professional development.
The successful post holder will be expected to undertake a certain amount of travelling in the course of their duties and will be required to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the service.
Closing Date: 29th May 2026
To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification attached below.
We suggest that when completing your supporting statement, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example, detailing information on your qualification. Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.
Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application.
Appointment to this post is subject to an Adult workforce DBS and background checks.
In accordance with Section 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 this post requires the ability to converse at ease with the members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Supporting Documents
* Policy on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
* Job Description and Person Specification
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