Social Worker - Family Support & Protection - Rochdale

Rochdale Family Support and Protection Service need enthusiastic and committed Social Workers to come with us on a really exciting journey to support our transition into a new way of working.

Rochdale is currently at the very start of an exciting transition into the family safeguarding model. To support us in this transition we need to establish multi-disciplinary teams where specialist practitioners are co-located with social workers under a unified management structure. This enables a multi-disciplinary whole family response through direct assessment. This is a really exciting time for Rochdale and we need Social Workers to support us in implementing this model.

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

• A manageable caseload of between 20 and 23 children. As the service develops and we get more workers, 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 our new and existing training opportunities which includes motivational interviewing
• A friendly modern and award winning working environment
• Excellent agile working arrangements
• A supportive and friendly team of Social Workers and Managers who love what they do!

Our agency workers are seen as an important resource for us and as such are given the same level of support and opportunities as our permanent staff.

We are looking for agency workers who has experience in child protection work and care proceedings.
We are willing to offer above the standard rates for the right candidates who are able to demonstrate a level of experience and the ability to work with approach that we are taking


Essential Requirements:

• Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years experience as a social worker within childrens services
• Social Work England Registration
• Driving license and access to own vehicle

If you are interested in this position or know someone who is, send your CV to Shaziya Begum at s.begum @(url removed) or call on (phone number removed)

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
• Bonus for finding your own job
• Twice weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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