Designated Social Care Officer, Rochdale Council
Pay rate to £46 per hour
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a as a Designated Social Care Officer in Rochdale Council.

The role is the Designated Social Care Officer (DSCO) will assist the Rochdale Local Authority in meeting the statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). An expert in this field the post holder will support the wider Children’s Social Care Directorate in contributing and quality assuring support and Education, Health and Care Planning (EHCP) assessment and quality assurance. The post holder will act as an advisor to Assistant Directors and Heads of Service in relation to SEND. They will identify gaps within service knowledge and expertise and support the improvement and delivery of training and service design. The post holder will contribute to de-escalation processes and key projects in relation to children with complex needs.
Must be SW qualified
Will not hold cases, and Must have knowledge of SEND and legislation

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Looked After Children (LAC)
Children’s Social Work
Adult Social Work
Service Manager
Head of Service
Team Manager
Assistant Team Manager
A wide range of housing roles
Careers in SEND in local authorities

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