Advanced Practitioner

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Manchester seeks a qualified Social Worker to manage cases and support children and families. This role includes competitive salary, flexible working, and excellent first-year support. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence and be available for in-person interviews.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Up to 31 days holiday

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Be a qualified, registered Social Worker.
• Be available for an in-person interview.

Responsibilities

• Manage a controlled caseload of children and families.
• Participate in multi-agency teams for child protection.
• Provide reflective supervision and support to the team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Case management

Crisis intervention

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

About The Role

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

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Contract type: Full time / Permanent

Closing date: 31 October 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm

About The Organization

We are Manchester City Council. We are judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted and are on our way to ‘Outstanding’. We operate across all areas of the city, including North, Central, and South Localities, and Care for and Fostering teams.

We welcome candidates who require sponsorship and would be keen to discuss posts and provide a recruitment pack prior to interview.

What we offer you:

• Controlled and manageable caseloads – current City-wide average of 13 for ASYE and 15 for experienced social workers
• A competitive salary
• Retention incentives
• Regular, quality, reflective supervision from a consistent management and leadership team
• Valuing diversity at all levels of practice – including mentoring schemes
• Thank You Fridays – time back to say thank you for your work with children and families
• Well-being offer
• Excellent first-year support and development programme
• Social Work Consultants in every team
• Free car parking
• Flexible working
• Up to 31 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)

More about support as a social worker:

• Multi-agency teams for targeted work with children subject to Child Protection planning
• Co-location with Early Help and with Police colleagues
• Teams supporting social work practice including Edge of Care, Family Group Conference coordinators, Lifelong Links, Complex Safeguarding Hub, and Missing from Home service

We accept candidates who require sponsorship. If you would like more information, we can provide a recruitment pack prior to interview with tips.

About the Candidate

• A qualified, registered Social Worker
• Be available for an in-person interview
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence

If you have questions, please contact Kimberley Panton on 0161 219 2471 or [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

Security and Pre-Employment Checks

• DBS clearance: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check may be required
• Right to Work
• References
• Proof of Qualifications
• Manchester Residency (where applicable)
• Police Vetting (where applicable)
• BPSS Clearance (where applicable)
• Driving Licence verification (where required)

These checks help ensure safety and security for the workforce and the community.

Inclusion and Support

Manchester City Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people, and young people.

Disability Confident Employer: we provide adjustments, accessibility formats, and networks to support employees.

For more information about the role or adjustments, email [e-mail].