Complex Safeguarding Social Worker

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Manchester is seeking a dedicated social worker to join its Complex Safeguarding Hub. This role involves supporting children at risk of exploitation, collaborating with various agencies, and conducting assessments. The ideal candidate will have a Social Work qualification and experience in a multi-agency setting. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including flexible working arrangements and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced parental and carers leave options

Learning and development workshops

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Driving licence and access to a car.
• Previous social work experience and completion of ASYE.

Responsibilities

• Support locality social work teams in accessing and supporting children.
• Attend strategy meetings and produce concise reports.
• Support Police operations to tackle exploitation.

Skills

Experience with assessments

Good IT skills

Ability to build trusted relationships

Education

Social Work qualification and registration

Job description

About The Role

• Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
• Contract Type: Full time / Permanent
• Additional Payments: Essential car user allowance
• Closing Date: 12th December 2025
• Closing Time: 11.59pm
• Interview Method: Face to Face
• References: 2 references (3 years’ history and available)
• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Medical Clearance – Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
• Essential Car Documentation – Must hold a full valid driving licence and provide own car; receive allowance
• DBS clearance – Enhanced DBS check required; confidentiality policy in place
• Completed ASYE

Complex Safeguarding Overview

Are you interested in working with children experiencing or vulnerable to exploitation in our Complex Safeguarding Team? The recent “Outstanding” Ofsted Inspection recognised the work completed in Complex Safeguarding as “Exemplary”. Join our multi‑agency Complex Safeguarding Hub to safeguard and work with young people at risk of exploitation across Manchester. You will carry out assessments, deliver interventions, and collaborate with police, health, and partners to reduce harm and raise aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Support locality social work teams in accessing, supporting, and disrupting exploitative abuse and supporting children and families with recovery.
• Consult with partner agencies about children with indicators of exploitative abuse and / or serious violence; log consultations in Liquid Logic system to support planning.
• Attend strategy meetings and produce concise reports for schools and Children’s Services.
• Support Police operations to tackle exploitation, including outreach in Manchester City Centre.
• Work directly with children at risk of or experiencing exploitative abuse or serious violence; use creative planning and varied resources.
• Champion trauma‑informed, relationship‑based practice and positive language.
• Develop and sustain strong working relationships with partners across the city, including voluntary sector.
• Demonstrate flexibility and tenacity, building trust with vulnerable children.
• Operate within the Complex Safeguarding Multi‑agency Hub alongside GMP Police Officers, NHS Specialist Nurse, Early Help, MFH Team and the Children’s Society.
• Utilise the Trusted Relationship Model and Clinical Psychologist sessions to unpick trauma and engage children.
• Undertake risk assessments, robust safety planning, and bespoke interventions to disrupt abuse and reduce harm.

Essential Requirements

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Driving licence and access to a car.
• Previous social work experience and completion of ASYE.
• Experience with assessments, detailed plans, and delivering training/supervision.
• Experience working in a multi‑agency setting with education, health, police, and partners.
• Good IT skills – Microsoft systems and recording systems.
• Ability to undertake direct work with children and families and build trusted relationships.
• Understanding of factors impacting children such as abuse, neglect, and extra‑familial harm.
• Capability to deliver performance management and service improvement.
• Knowledge of the law and the family justice system and ongoing research.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting children and young people at risk of exploitation or serious violence.
• Experience working in education, knowledge of alternative provisions, and understanding of school challenges.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance – 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of council service; option to purchase up to two additional weeks.
• Bazel national government pension scheme with life cover of three‑times salary as lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave options.
• Perks – discounts on shopping, holidays, phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and free flu jabs & eye tests.
• Learning and development – workshops, training sessions, apprenticeships, and qualifications with onboarding.
• Good Employment Charter member – secure, flexible work and fairness embedded.
• Volunteering leave – up to three days pro‑rate of paid leave.

About Us

Manchester City Council is one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working here means contributing to community strengthening and public service innovation. Our vision, “Our Manchester”, is shaped by people and guides everything we do.

Contact

For more information or to apply, email [e-mail].