Social Worker

This post is open to: Newly Qualified/Social Worker/Experienced Social Workers

The salary on offer for this role is Grade 7/8 depending on experience. £36,363 - £47,181

Opportunities exist to join Rochdale Borough Council as a full time Social Worker based within the Adult Social Care mental health teams covering Rochdale.

The Job:

This role is focused on Adult Social Care statutory priorities and functions under the Care Act 2014: strength-based needs assessments, working with brokerage team to commission services, completing mental capacity assessments and undertaking statutory safeguarding enquiries as required.

Hours may be required to be worked over 7 days, as per the needs of the service.

The postholder will be expected to undertake a certain amount of travelling in the course of their duties for which a casual car user allowance will be paid.

Essential Professional requirements:

Qualified social worker

Registered with Social Work England

Experience of placement and/or employment in a local authority statutory adult social care -setting is desirable.

The offer:

Regular supervision and continual professional development opportunities.

Training and career development opportunities may for example include: social work career progression, AMHP training, BIA training, Practice Educator training and opportunities to support student placements.

Applicants, who are qualified practising AMHPs, will have the opportunity to practice as part of a rota that supports those AMHPs who are based within the dedicated AMHP Hub. There is regular professional supervision available to all AMHPs, AMHP refresher training, and robust management support.

For Social Workers who are qualified/practising AMHPs an allowance paid (£2025 p.a.), subject to certain requirements being met.

Applicants who are already a qualified Best Interest Assessor, will have the opportunity to take part on the BIA rota.

If you are interested applicants may wish to have an informal conversation about the posts with either Adult Care Team Managers Kate Melbourne Hilt 01706 922910 or Caroline Mercer-Smith 01706 922876

Your time is precious, so applying with us couldn’t be easier. To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your CV/supporting statement.

Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.

In accordance with Section 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 this post requires the ability to converse at ease with the members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS including a barred list check against the adult workforce.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: Sunday 5^th April 11:59pm

Shortlisting: Monday 6th

Interview: Tuesday 14^th April.