About The Role
Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (12 Months)
Additional Payments: Essential Car Allowance
Closing Date: 08 October 2025
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: Face to Face
This role is subject to:
* 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history
* DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - enhanced disclosure check
* Essential Car Documentation - designated Essential Car User; full valid driving licence; provide own car; essential car user allowance
About the Service
The Floating Support Service is a locality-based service providing a supportive service to households across Greater Manchester in temporary accommodation who are homeless. The service uses a strengths-based approach to help households stabilise their lives and move forward into permanent rehousing.
Many users may have vulnerabilities or be experiencing hardship with complex needs, including mental health issues, substance misuse, poverty, unemployment and domestic abuse. The role holder will be empathetic, practical and outcome focused, leading a team to deliver a holistic, strength-based service to all households.
The Move On worker will support Managers with in-house transfers and offers through Manchester Move and the Private Rented Sector to ensure the process is fluid and successful. Move on support aims to reduce time spent in temporary accommodation.
For an informal discussion
Please contact the hiring manager, Clare Bennett, at Clare.bennett@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
About the Candidate
Support Workers must understand homelessness and its impact on families and individuals. The role requires personal resilience, a desire to help and a solution-focused outlook. The work can involve issues such as loss of tenancy, debt, domestic violence, substance misuse, mental and physical health problems.
The role holder should have a good understanding of safeguarding and will demonstrate excellent partnership working with the voluntary sector, agencies, health partners and organisations.
Desirable but Not Essential
An understanding of homelessness legislation is advantageous; full training will be provided.
About Us
Manchester City Council is the local council for a vibrant and diverse city. Working for Manchester is an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives.
Our vision, Our Manchester, guides everything we do and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:
* We take time to listen and understand
* We work together and trust each other
* We value differences and treat everyone fairly
* We own it and are not afraid to try new things
* We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance - up to 26 days per year plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after five years; option to purchase up to two additional weeks
* Pension - enrolled in the local government pension scheme with life cover
* Enhanced parental and carers leave
* Perks - discounts, MCR+ benefits, cycle to work, flu jabs, eye tests and more
* Learn and grow - learning opportunities, onboarding, workshops and qualifications
* A Good Employment Charter member - commitment to secure, flexible work and fairness
* Volunteering leave - up to 3 days pro-rated
Creating an Inclusive Team
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
Support During the Process
* Interview adjustments available
* Accessible formats via ReciteMe tool on the careers page
Pre-Employment Checks
Checks may include proof of right to work, references, proof of qualifications, DBS check, proof of Manchester residency for some roles, police vetting, BPSS clearance, and driving licence if required.
These checks support safety and security of staff and the community.
Other Information
We support reasonable adjustments and equipment as needed. If tasks prove unachievable, we will consider role redesign.
Role profile and additional information are available on the role page.
Privacy and take-home pay calculators are available via our careers pages.
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