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Consultant Social Worker
Job Posted: 19 hours ago
Salary: £ 38 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: OL16, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Consultant Social Worker - Family Support & Protection Service (non case-holding)
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Up to £40 per hour
Rochdale Borough Council's Family Support and Protection Service is seeking an experienced and passionate Consultant Social Worker. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us during an exciting time of transition as we implement a new, multi-disciplinary Family Safeguarding Model. Our goal is to create co-located teams of specialist practitioners and social workers to provide a comprehensive, whole-family response.
This is a non-case-holding role where you'll be instrumental in supporting and mentoring up to 12 Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) social workers. You will be a crucial role model for good practice, helping to embed our new model and ensure high-quality support for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
* Mentoring and Support: Provide mentoring and guidance to ASYE social workers, helping them navigate their early careers.
* Quality Assurance: Conduct direct observations, review reports, and hold reflective discussions to ensure a high standard of practice.
* Skill Development: Support ASYEs with assessments and planning, and develop bespoke training to address identified needs.
* Collaboration: Work closely with our Workforce Development team to support the professional growth of our staff.
What We're Looking For
We need an agency worker with significant experience working with children and families throughout their social care journey, including child protection and care proceedings.
* Extensive Experience: A proven track record in all aspects of social work, from assessment and planning to permanency.
* Support & Mentorship: Experience in supporting ASYEs or holding a Practice Educator status is essential.
* High-Quality Work: A proven record of producing high-quality, timely written work.
Why Work with Us?
At Rochdale, our agency workers are highly valued and are given the same level of support as our permanent staff. We can offer you:
* Flexible working patterns to help you balance your personal and professional life.
* Regular reflective supervision with experienced managers.
* Access to training opportunities, including motivational interviewing.
* A friendly, modern, and award-winning working environment.
* Agile working arrangements to give you more flexibility.
* A supportive and friendly team that is passionate about the work we do.
If you are a dedicated and experienced social worker ready to help shape the future of family safeguarding in Rochdale, we would love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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