Then look no further than Bolton Council! Whether its working with older adults, in mental health services or with children and families, we have a role for you. With around 30 different support teams, we have everything you are looking for to develop your career in social work.
As a council we recognise the importance of putting our people - residents, businesses, staff and visitors - at the centre of everything we do. That’s why we want you to join the Bolton Family.
We are passionate about Bolton – it’s the biggest town in the UK, and one of the friendliest. An hours’ drive from glorious countryside, stunning coastlines and cosmopolitan cities, it’s perfectly placed to make the most of the North West. But, whilst we continue to deliver quality services, we also know that there’s room for improvement in what we do and how we do it. Could you help us to deliver the best service we can to the people of Bolton?
Our offer to you
- a competitive package
- outstanding support from experienced managers
- a manageable workload
- reflective supervision,
- high quality training
- the opportunity to build on your strengths.
We have a robust supervision process which will ensure you receive good quality, supportive and reflective direction enabling your continuous development and improvement in your role.
"Colleagues and management are a work family that unite throughout every emotion experienced in social care".
"I could not see myself working anywhere else. I love that we can make a difference to the young people and families within the borough"
"If you are thinking of applying to work at Bolton you would be fully supported, your development promoted, and you would be recognised for the work that you do"
Our ASYE Programme
Our ASYE programme ensures that Newly Qualified Social Workers are provided with wrap around support, guidance and nurture from a dedicated ASYE lead, Principle Social Work team, experienced colleagues and Managers. Our aim is to provide you with the foundation in which you can build upon your knowledge and skills as you progress through your career. As part of the ASYE programme you will be provided with reflective group supervision and 1-1 reflective supervision, training and development days throughout the year. You will have a visible ASYE lead who will provide informal and formal support for you and is always on hand to help.
For more information about working with us please see :
how do I become a Social Worker? | greater jobs
Our Children's Services are Ofsted-rated "Good" with a "stable and determined children’s senior leadership team is supported by elected members who have continued to invest in children’s services, with a shared ethos of improving outcomes for Bolton’s vulnerable children and children in care" and where "children’s voices are central in planning"
