Working hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Full time / Permanent
Closing date: 30 June 2026
Closing time: 11:59pm
We welcome applications from qualified and experienced social workers.
What We Offer You
* Controlled and manageable caseloads – current City-wide average of 13 for ASYE and 15 for experienced social worker
* A competitive salary
* Retention incentives
* Regular, quality, reflective supervision from a consistent management and leadership team
* Truly valuing diversity at all levels of practice – including mentoring schemes to support you with your aspirations
* Thank You Fridays – time back to say thank you for your hard work and commitment with children and families
* An amazing well‑being offer
* Excellent first year support and development programme, continuing into second year and new management positions
* Social Work Consultants in every team to support your work
* Free car parking
* Flexible working
* Up to 31 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
* We accept candidates who require a skilled worker visa sponsorship
More about us and your support as a social worker
* Multi‑agency teams to undertake targeted work with children subject to Child Protection planning
* Co‑location with our Early Help colleagues
* Co‑location with Police colleagues
* Teams supporting social work practice including Edge of Care teams, Family Group Conference coordinators, Lifelong Links, Complex Safeguarding Hub and Missing from Home service
Qualifications
* A qualified, registered Social Worker
* Be available for an in‑person interview
* You hold a full UK drivers licence
Benefits We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. You can purchase up to two additional weeks
* A buzzing pension – you’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three‑times your salary as a lump sum
* Enhanced parental and carers leave – take advantage of our enhanced family leave options to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events
* Brilliant perks – access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out, plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jab and eye test, and more
* Learn and grow – we are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process
* A Good Employment Charter member – we are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognise three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life
* Up to 3 days volunteering leave – give back to the community with three days pro‑rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits
Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people and young people.
Support During the Process
* Interview adjustments – let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview
* Accessible formats – our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button on our careers page. This tool offers features like text‑to‑speech, translation into multiple languages and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panel’s minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:
* Members of the Armed Forces, members or veterans
* Current or former care leavers
* Have a disability or long‑term condition
Requirements
* Members of the Armed Forces, members or veterans
* Current or former care leavers
* Have a disability or long‑term condition
When You Join Us – Disability Confident Employer
* A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work
* Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice
* A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability‑friendly
What We Will Need From You If You’re Successful
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
Pre-Employment Checks Required
* Proof of right to work – you’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK
* References – we’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s)
* Proof of qualifications – evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check – a criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role
* Driving licence – if the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence
Other Relevant Information
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by AI, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
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