Local Government Jobs

These are temporary posts for 12 months.Supporting the most vulnerable children and young people to flourish, enjoy life and be protected from harm is rewarding and challenging. Join us and make the mark in Rotherham. Rotherham has invested resources to provide high quality accommodation and technology for all staff. All applicants must hold a Social Worker qualification complete with registration of GSCC.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.direct.gov.uk

Applications from Women, people from Black and Minority Ethnic Communities and Disabled People are welcomed as under-representation currently exists at this level within the organisation. Section 159 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

This post is classed as ‘politically restricted’ under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended). The full details of the restrictions are set out in the Statutory Instrument, but broadly the restrictions prohibit candidature from public elected office; holding office in a political party; as well as involvement in political activities such as canvassing or public speaking/writing.

Effective from 1/4/2011 for 1 year there is a 1.15% temporary reduction from the advertised substantive salary as quoted and a temporary postponement of any annual increments.

For an informal discussion, please contact Warren Carratt on 01709 823203 or Phil Bradley on 01709 336414.

Closing date: 17 February 2012Provisional interview date: 28th / 29th February 2012

For more information about the above post, or to see our full range of job opportunities and apply online, take a look at our website www.rotherham.gov.uk/jobs