An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of a permanent Grade 8 Social Worker within the Sunrise Complex Safeguarding Team based at Rochdale Police Station.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and skilled Social Worker in engaging young people through a child centred and relational approach, with professional knowledge and expertise in responding to child exploitation issues.
The Sunrise Complex Safeguarding Team is a multi-agency team (made up of social workers, police, health and parenting support) focused on tackling child sexual exploitation (CSE) and child criminal exploitation (CCE) in Rochdale. The team uses innovative ways in engaging young people, focusing on young people’s strengths and ambitions, whilst being trauma informed.
Key Tasks of role:
* Assessing and understanding the needs of children and young people who are at risk of / being criminally and sexually exploited; ensuring that they are safeguarded and protected.
* Working in new ways and using innovative tools and frameworks to get the best out of young people and their family/carers.
* Building trusted relationships with young people; creating and providing bespoke direct work sessions and intervention plans
* Working as part of a co-located multi-agency team; establishing and developing collaborative working relationships with other agencies and services to ensure effective service intervention and delivery.
* Contributing to a multi-agency response in tackling CSE and CCE prevention, protection, prosecution and building public and professional confidence.
We reward you with great benefits:
* Highly competitive salary with an opportunity to earn up to £1,000 extra, every year (£500 retention payment every six months)
* Green fleet car scheme with NHS Fleet Solutions
* 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
* Conveniently located next to the Metrolink, bus exchange and a short walk from Rochdale train station and a 10-minute drive from the M62 corridor.
If you are interested in this role, please upload your CV with a supporting document that provides evidence of your ability to undertake the above key tasks and why you have the necessary skills to fulfil this role.
The deadline for submission is Sunday 11th January 2026.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Friday 16th January 2026 at Rochdale Police Station.
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 for children's workforce.
Please note that this post requires enhanced vetting due to the position being based in Rochdale Police Station.
If you have any queries about the role, please call Rozanne Stevens on 01706 927655.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a sponsorship for this role at this stage.