Experienced Childrens Social Worker

1 day ago


Rochdale, United Kingdom Rochdale Council Full time

Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer sponsorship

To apply for this job 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 any qualifications that you hold.


We are looking for experienced social workers for our children’s service team in Rochdale.

We are Proud, Passionate and Pioneering in how we deliver services for children.

Our social workers say Rochdale council is a great place to work. They tell us that their managers are supportive and approachable and they listen to their ideas. Here are some comments from social workers in Rochdale:-

‘We are based in a lovely modern building that reduces the stress of coming to work'

‘Essential key agencies also work from the office, which makes for easy access and good interagency working'

‘There are lots of easy to access training opportunities to learn and aid career development’

‘We have a fantastic direct work borrowing library’

‘We are based right in the town centre office, next to M&S and close to local services ’

‘There are lots of community resources available to support families'

‘We work in friendly, supportive, multidisciplinary teams’

There’s always a lot going in Rochdale, we never stand still. We offer loads of training, supervision and help and we build positive relationships with children, young people and their families. If you are interested in joining us and would like to speak to someone about our opportunities drop us an email with your number and we will get in touch JoinRochdale@rochdale.gov.uk .

In case you weren’t aware:

We pay your professional fees

We pay retention payments of £500 every six months when you continue working for us for six months or more after a years service

We offer hybrid and flexible working

We offer excellent continuous professional development opportunities after your first year in employment

We have a modern, award winning building where you sit with your colleagues as well as satellite locations in the community

We are located next door to the tram / bus exchange and the train station is a 10 minute walk

We are 10 minutes from the M62 corridor

Our average caseloads are between 17-20 cases per worker

So what are you waiting for? We are looking forward to meeting you

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS including a barred list check child workforce

Casual User Car Allowance is payable

At Rochdale Borough Council we are committed to our Values and Behaviours.

  • Proud of the difference we make
  • Passionate about the diversities of the Borough
  • Pioneering and Open in our Approach

Interviews will be held on a two-weekly basis




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