Job ref: RO-90422                                       

Location: Spotland Bridge Mill, 11 West Mill, Bridgefold Road, Mellor Street, Rochdale, OL11 5BU

Salary:  Grade 7 £35,745 - £37,336 per annum

               Grade 8 £38,223 - £44,428 per annum

Working Hours:  37 hours per week – 3 posts available

Contract Type: Permanent                                       

Closing Date: 31^st March 2024

Interview Date: 9^th April 2024

Interview Type:  In person

The Preparing for Adulthood, Learning Disability and Autism Team support adults, families and informal carers to live as an enjoyable and independent life as possible by working in a strength-based way to listen to and empower individuals, identify their outcomes and explore ways of using their own strengths.

This is an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to work within a new and expanding team. You will work with a passionate and enthusiastic team to support service users, families, carers and people with lived experience in delivering services that are outcome focused and incorporates best practice.

As part of the wider Adult Social Care service you will also work closely with the five integrated neighbourhood teams, front door team, and Adult Mental Health Services supporting and learning from each other.

This is an exciting time in Rochdale as the service implements service redesign through our transformation agenda and Corporate Plan.

If you would like any additional information or an informal discussion, please Claire Gibbs on Claire.Gibbs@rochdale.gov.uk 01706 923 017 or Samantha Williams Samantha.Williams2@rochdale.gov.uk 01706923915. 

You will have:

•   Social Work Qualification
•   Previous experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities and/or Autism
•   Care Management experience in the Adult Care sector
•    Someone who is positive, proactive and creative to make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism.        

In return we will offer you:

•  A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development
•   We offer flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
•  Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and       reward package for employees working in local government.
• We offer a generous annual leave entitlement
•  We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows.
• We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
•  We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees
• All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety    of all our colleagues.
• You'll join a friendly and supportive team that encourages personal growth and self-confidence. We're all about helping each other out and creating a positive work       environment.
• Paid Social Work England registration fees

We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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

Casual User Car Allowance is payable

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

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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

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment.  This means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.