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AIM Assessment Officer – Salary between £40,777 to 47,181 pro rota. We are looking for a part‑time AIM assessment trained Social Worker to complete Criminal, Welfare and Prevention AIM assessments in statutory time‑scales. As part of your role, you will assess the needs of individual children using the AIM3 assessment framework, design and implement high quality interventions and thorough safety plans where there are reports of Harmful Sexual Behaviour, provide direct social work assistance to child perpetrators and victims of HSB to ensure they are protected and provided with the necessary support, and work with families and establish and develop effective collaborative working relationships with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes. This is a 18.5 hour per week position in accordance with service requirements.
About 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 teams ensure they feel safe, healthy, successful and heard, and we are 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 offer lots of training and supervision alongside help and guidance to build positive relationships with our children, young people and their families.
Benefits
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Excellent continuous professional development opportunities
* An attractive pension
* Staff recognition awards and celebration events
* Visible and supportive leadership
* Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rota) with an option to buy more
* Paid for Social Work England professional fees
* Staff discount at popular retail and leisure sites
* Work in a modern, award‑winning building
* Conveniently located next to the Metrolink, bus exchange and a short walk from Rochdale train station
* 10‑minute drive from the M62 corridor
What our colleagues say
* "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 ways to work with children, young people and families 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 best fits your expertise and how you can join Team Rochdale.
As part of safeguarding commitment to promoting the welfare of our children, young people and vulnerable adults, appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS including a barred list check child workforce. 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.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team about this role and our wider opportunities, please email JoinRochdaleCS@rochdale.gov.uk with your name and number and we’ll give you a call.
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