Children's Social Worker - Family Support and Protection, Rochdale

Our client Rochdale Borough Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Family Support and Protection team.

Rochdale Family Support and Protection Service needs enthusiastic and committed Social Workers to support us in establishing a multi‑disciplinary approach to family safeguarding.

In return for your commitment we can offer you the following:

• A manageable caseload of between 20 and 23 children. As the service develops we aim to get caseloads to 17 to support you in engaging in real direct work with children and families.
• Flexible working patterns to fit around your family and personal life.
• Regular reflective supervision with experienced managers.
• Access to training opportunities, including motivational interviewing.
• A friendly modern and award‑winning working environment.
• A supportive and friendly team of Social Workers and Managers who love what they do!

Qualifications:

• Experience in child protection work and care proceedings.
• Ability to work with the approach we are taking.

We are an APSCo Standard agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.