Advanced Practitioner

Making Manchester Sa; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to enhance their social work teams across the city. This role involves managing a diverse caseload effectively, providing supervision, and engaging in multi-agency collaboration to ensure the best outcomes for children and families. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and significant opportunities for professional development and growth.

Benefits

Up to 31 days holiday per year

Health benefits and well-being offers

Flexible working hours

Free car parking

Regular supervision and support

Retention incentives

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in social work practice in multi-agency settings.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage caseloads.
• Collaborate with multiple agencies on child protection.
• Provide reflective supervision and support to team members.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Case Management

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

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Grade 8: £45,476 - £49,711, which includes a £5,000 market rate supplement.

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Contract type: Full time/ Permanent

Closing date: 31 May 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm

Our Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent deserves. We are committed to you and your growth with us, and we will support you every step of the way. We are judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted and well on our way to being ‘Outstanding’. We’d like you to join us on our journey.

We currently have posts in all areas of the city including North, Central, South Localities and Cared For and Fostering teams.

We know you have a choice about where to work, so hear directly from our practitioners about our new practice framework and why you should choose Manchester: Our Manchester - Our Values

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)
  
  

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 co-ordinators, Lifelong Links, Complex Safeguarding Hub and Missing from Home service
  
  

We accept candidates who require a sponsorship.

If you are interested in knowing more about the posts, we would be keen to discuss this more with you and send you a recruitment pack prior to interview with helpful tips.

• A qualified, registered Social Worker
• Be available for an in-person interview
• You hold a full UK Drivers Licence
  
  

If you have any questions or just want to have a quick chat, please contact Kimberley Panton on 0161 219 2471or drop her an email via [e-mail]

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants.

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

Requirements

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 [e-mail].

Pre-Employment Checks

Required

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.
• 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.

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

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