Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 18 March 2025
Closing Time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: In Person
This role is subject to -
2 References - where possible we require 3 years' employment history.
Qualification - Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
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.
Driving Licence – The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.
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 a 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.
Describe the role:
The Adult Learning Disability Service in Manchester plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality support to adults who use our services, as well as those who care for them, including families, communities, and providers. We ensure safe practices and protection from abuse. If you share Manchester’s clear ambitions in delivering high-quality services for the residents of the city, we want to hear from you.
As a Senior Social Worker within our Learning Disability Service, you will:
- Play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality support and services.
- Work collaboratively with citizens, families, and other professionals to ensure that our citizens receive the care and opportunities they deserve.
How This Role Makes an Impact:
If you’re successful, you’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who:
- Push forward a high standard of support for adults.
- Promote independence and advocate for the decisions, views, and choices of citizens within their personal agreed outcomes.
In the Learning Disability Service, we are committed to:
- Upholding rights.
- Promoting independent living.
- Ensuring control.
- Fostering inclusion for all.
Our service is dedicated to empowering the citizens of Manchester to live fulfilling lives.
As a Senior Social Worker, You Will Have the Opportunity to:
- Be part of a dedicated and supportive team.
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.
- Access opportunities for professional development and career progression.
For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, [Tamecia Townsend], at [0161 470 6626] and [tamecia.townsend@manchester.gov.uk.jtn.cvconv.com] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
We would love to hear from you if you have experience of:
Essential requirements for the role:
Communication Skills: Is able to effectively transfer key and complex information to all levels of staff, adapting the style of communication as necessary and ensuring that this information is understood. Ability to advise others and deal with sensitive issues in difficult situations inside and outside area, negotiating riskier demands.
· Planning and Organising Skills: Excellent time management skills, creating own work schedules, prioritising, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales for own self and others. Has the ability to visualise a sequence of actions needed to achieve a specific goal and how to estimate the resources required.
· Analytical Skills: Ability to absorb, understand and quickly assimilate complex information and complex and compare information from a number of different sources. Ability to identify patterns and trends that may impact on decisions and propose realistic conclusions identifying the risks and any assumptions made.
· Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills: Ability to formulate independently a range of options for new or unfamiliar situations and to select the appropriate course of action to produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution. An ability to make independent decision of a relatively uniform nature.
· ICT Skills: Skills to use ICT systems to obtain and analyse data and present it effectively through a variety of ICT channels.
· People Management Skills: Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff to high levels of performance in order to achieve change and maximise staff potential and contribution to the achievement of identified aims and objectives. Can also lead and plan the work of the team which deals with more diverse issues
Technical Requirements (Role Specific)
· Social Work Qualification
· Registered with Social Work England
· Experienced Social Worker in line with the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework
· Experienced Practice Educator/BIA/AMHP
· Willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced (DBS) disclosure check
· Willingness to travel to any location within the boundaries of the City of Manchester.
Desirable requirements that would be useful in this role:
Previous management experience would be desirable.
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 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 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 jobs40@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 request 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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