? MULTIPLE VACANCIES: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS – CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Rochdale Borough Council | Grade 6 | Up to 37 hours per week ?
Location: Fashion Corner, Rochdale ?
Service: Children’s Social Care – Children with Disabilities ?
Employer: Rochdale Borough Council ?
Vacancies: Multiple positions available ?
Make a real difference to children and families ? Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with disabilities, complex health needs and additional vulnerabilities? Do you have experience working directly with vulnerable children and young people, and want to help them achieve their potential, access opportunities and enjoy the best possible quality of life?
Rochdale Borough Council is recruiting for multiple Social Care Workers to join its Children with Disabilities Service! This is an excellent opportunity to join a service committed to relationship-based practice, safeguarding, inclusion and positive outcomes for children and their families. You will work directly with children, young people, parents and carers, helping families access the right support at the right time. If you’re compassionate, resilient and committed to empowering children and strengthening families, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
Working under the supervision of a Practice Manager, you will support children and families by assessing their needs, coordinating appropriate services and providing direct advice and practical support. You will help ensure children are safe, their voices are heard, and their wishes and feelings influence the support they receive.
- Undertaking direct work with children, young people and their families to understand their needs, circumstances and desired outcomes.
- Assessing the need for social care services, identifying risks and safeguarding concerns, and helping ensure appropriate support is provided.
- Developing, implementing and reviewing family support plans in partnership with children, parents and carers.
- Building trusting relationships with children who may communicate in different ways, ensuring their views, wishes and feelings are understood.
- Working collaboratively with health, education, social care and voluntary sector professionals to coordinate effective multi-agency support.
- Providing advice, guidance and practical support to families, helping them build resilience and maintain family relationships wherever possible.
- Gathering and analysing information, maintaining accurate case records and preparing reports in line with council policies and procedures.
- Reviewing outcomes and adapting interventions to meet changing needs.
- Promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, independence and positive outcomes for every child and family.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience of direct work with vulnerable children and young people.
- Experience supporting children with disabilities, complex health needs or additional vulnerabilities, alongside their families and carers.
- An understanding of child development, safeguarding and the social care needs of children and families.
- The ability to gather information from different sources, assess needs and contribute to effective support planning.
- Excellent listening, communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals.
- Strong organisational skills, including managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines and maintaining accurate records.
- Confidence using IT systems, Microsoft Office, email and the internet.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and child-centred practice.
- Experience of advocating for children and families across education, health and social care services, supporting transitions to adulthood, and undertaking direct work with children with disabilities would be particularly valuable.
Working Requirements
- Up to 37 hours per week, in accordance with service requirements.
- Flexibility to attend meetings and undertake work during evenings and, on occasion, weekends.
- Ability to travel within and outside the Rochdale borough, including other locations as required.
- A full, current driving licence is desirable.
- Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a children’s barred list check, and background checks.
Why Join Rochdale Borough Council?
- Rochdale’s Children with Disabilities Service is committed to helping children feel safe, included, heard and supported to thrive.
- You’ll have the opportunity to: Make a meaningful difference to the lives of children with disabilities and their families.
- Undertake rewarding direct work and contribute to positive, sustainable change.
- Work alongside an experienced, supportive multi-agency team.
- Champion children’s rights, inclusion, independence and access to opportunities within their communities.
- Help families build on their strengths and access the support they need.
- You’ll be joining a council that values collaboration, integrity, learning and putting children and families at the heart of its work.
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