Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract Type: Full time / Temporary (12 Months)
Additional Payments: Essential car user allowance and £5,000 market rate supplement
Closing Date: 8 April 2025
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)
This role is subject to -
- 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' employment history.
- Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
- Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
- Police Vetting– You will be required to undertake a Greater Manchester Police vetting process.
- Essential Car Documentation- This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
- You will support the Project Lead with duties; chairing multiagency meetings, organising specific planning forums, creating relationships with new partners and leading specific projects within the APST, all focusing on the best outcomes for children.
- You will consult with partner agencies about individual children presenting with indicators of exploitative abuse and / or Serious Violence worries, you will log the consultations, analysis and recommendations on the Liquid Logic system, ensuring a Complex Safeguarding footprint, to support future & current planning. You will expedite safeguarding concerns into existing pathways to access the right support for the child and family.
- You will be required to attend Strategy Meetings and planning meetings and complete concise reports to share with the school and Children’s Services whilst offering your analysis and advice as a Social Worker relating to the next step.
- You will devise and deliver training sessions to the APST on relevant data, information, research and findings that you will be aware of from your time based within the Complex Safeguarding Hub, to ensure that APST is up to date with current affairs.
- You will provide reflective supervision sessions to the Restorative Justice Practitioners, sharing your knowledge and experience of exploitative abuse, Serious Violence, Safety Planning and next step requirements.
- You will directly work with children at risk of and those experiencing exploitative abuse and / or those affected by Serious Violence. You will be creative in your planning and utilise a variety of resources to enhance your engagement with the child.
- You will be passionate about Child First practice, and you will champion positive language across your professional networks to ensure that the child is advocated for in an appropriate way.
- You will develop and sustain strong working relationships with partners across the city, inclusive of the voluntary sector. You will learn the processes of your APST partners and be upskilled in areas linked to their practice that you will then champion this across your interventions and networks.
- You will be flexible and tenacious in your practice demonstrating creativity in your work doing ‘whatever it takes’, whilst developing positive relationships based on trust with vulnerable children.
- You will be based within the Complex Safeguarding Multiagency Hub for two working days per week, with GMP Police Officers, NHS Specialist Nurse, Early Help, MFH Team and the Children’s Society to deliver the best possible response to those experiencing exploitation and / or serious violence. A key part of the role is to work with colleagues in social work teams across the city to support and advise on exploitation issues.
- You will champion the Trusted Relationship Model and utilise the Clinical Psychologist sessions that support professional networks to unpick the trauma the child has suffered to understand the child’s presentation and how best to engage them.
- You will be expected to undertake assessments of risk and implement robust safety planning and deliver bespoke interventions with the child to achieve multiagency disruption of abuse and reduction of harm.
Essential requirements for the role:
- Social Work Qualification and registered with Social Work England
- Previous Social Work experience and completion of ASYE- to enable you to progress to Advanced Practitioner Role
- Experience of completing assessments, detailed plans, and producing and delivering training/Supervision to a wide range pf professionals
- Working in a multi-agency setting and developing positive and meaningful relationships with colleagues within Education, health, Police and wider organisations supporting children
- Good IT skills and ability to use Microsoft systems and navigate recording systems.
- Undertake effective direct work with children and families and ability to build trusted relationships with teenagers
- Understand factors that impact children including abuse, neglect, and extra-familial Harm
- Deliver performance management and service improvement.
- Understand the law and the family justice system undertaking ongoing research
Desirable requirements that would be useful in this role:
- Experience and knowledge of how to support children and young people who have been or at risk of exploitation, experiencing risks outside of the home, and/or serious violence.
- Experience of working in education, knowledge of alternative provisions, and understanding of challenges that impact children within schools.
We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council 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 show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
Benefits we offer
- Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? 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, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born 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 with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, 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 through 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, recognize 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 at the top of 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 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
When You Join Us
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:
- 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.
For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs18@manchester.gov.uk.jtn.cvconv.com.
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 ofemployment.This is not arole we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.
Pre-Employment Checks
If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:
- Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
- 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.
- Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
- Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information
- Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence.
These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.
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.
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