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Senior Social Worker

Advert closes on 29 Apr 2025

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Job ID:

5734

Grade 8 £40,476 - £44,711 (Bar at £43,693) per annum pro rata

Permanent

Gorton Hub, 27 Garratt Way, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8HE

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 29 April 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: In Person

This Role is Subject to:

Qualification - Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England

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 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.

Evidence of conduct in previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to. Health or social care or Children or vulnerable adults

Proof of identity including a recent photograph

Full Employment history

This role is an exciting opportunity on the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) for Gorton and Levenshulme based at the new Gorton Hub office. The role of Senior Social Worker is a vital role on the team and will work collaboratively with the Team Manager to ensure the smooth and effective running of the team.

The Senior Social Worker will work closely with the Team Manager, Social Workers and Social Care Assessors on the team to promote that positive outcomes are achieved for the citizens of Gorton and Levenshulme.

Effective communication skills and knowledge of relevant legislation are required for the role, as well as a solid appreciation of strength-based and person-centred practice.

The Gorton INT is a busy team based on the Eastern side of the central locality, covering a diverse range of citizens with varying strengths and needs. The team is settled, hard-working and friendly, with an established culture of supporting one another and striving to achieve the best outcomes for our citizens.

Being based in the Gorton Hub, we promote multi-disciplinary working and work closely with colleagues from a range of partner agencies. We are passionate to work for Manchester City Council and for the citizens of Manchester.

The Senior Social Worker role is a supervisory role and the role holder will provide professional support and guidance to the team as well as formal supervision to a number of team members. The Senior Social Worker is responsible for ensuring that necessary legal, policy and ethical imperatives are maintained in working with customers of the service.

The role holder will support the leadership of the Team Manager providing a consistent and effective service in complex individual and family situations, maintaining good working relationships within the team, with other Council services and with a range of external partners.

The role holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of social care functions, ensuring the effective discharge of statutory responsibilities and the provision of a high quality standard of service. The role holder will manage safeguarding risk effectively, working within a multi-agency environment to provide a professional social work service.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Providing professional supervision to qualified and unqualified staff

Provide practice support and guidance to team members working in complex situations, promoting citizen wellbeing.

Supporting the effective management of the team, supporting the Team Manager to maintain a high level of performance.

Regular Duty Management, providing advice and guidance to the Duty workers.

Embedding a reflective working culture within the team including facilitating Communities of Practice reflective meetings

Undertaking responsibility for managing specific aspects of practice and leadership in the absence of the Team Manager.

Support where necessary in the wider roles and performance of the team in respect of adult safeguarding, assessments and reviews.

For an informal discussion or for further information, please contact the hiring manager, Jon Morris, at 07939 942 502 and [email protected] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. 

About the Candidate

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.

Essential Requirements:

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:  

Knowledge of Liquid Logic Social Care System and proficiency in using Microsoft Office functions.

About Us

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 [email protected].

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. This is not a role 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.
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.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

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