Experienced Social Worker - Family Support & Protection Service
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
- Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
- Authority: Rochdale Borough Council (Children's Services)
- Pay Rate:Up to £39.00 per hour (Umbrella - Premium rate for experienced workers)
- Contract: Full-Time Locum Assignment
- Working Pattern: Modern agile & hybrid working arrangements
Are you an experienced Child Protection Social Worker looking to join an innovative local authority at the start of a game-changing service transformation?
Rochdale Borough Council is recruiting enthusiastic, committed Social Workers to join their Family Support and Protection Service. Offering an above-standard rate of up to £39.00 per hour, this post is designed for skilled practitioners who want to be part of Rochdale's exciting transition into the Family Safeguarding Model.
Agency workers in Rochdale are valued as an essential resource and receive the exact same level of high-quality support, training, and opportunities as permanent staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Multi-Disciplinary Whole-Family Practice: Work within co-located, multi-disciplinary teams alongside specialist adult practitioners to deliver direct assessments and whole-family interventions.
- Child Protection & Court Work: Hold a statutory caseload involving child protection (CP) plans, child in need (CIN) planning, pre-proceedings (PLO), and care proceedings.
- Direct Work & Interventions: Engage in meaningful, relational direct work with children and families to drive sustainable safety and positive outcomes.
- Agile Practice: Utilize motivational interviewing skills and multidisciplinary practice tools to manage risk and promote family resilience. xgikmsk
What We Are Looking For:
- Qualifications & SWE: Recognised Social Work qualification with active Social Work England (SWE) registration.
- CP & Court Expertise:...
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