Social Work Team Manager

inploi; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Manchester is seeking a Social Work Team Manager to lead the Neighbourhood team. The role supports young people with diverse needs during their transition to adulthood. Suitable candidates will have strong management experience, a social work qualification, and a commitment to inclusive practices. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive benefits package including generous leave and pension options.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life cover

Enhanced parental leave

Employee discounts

Training and development opportunities

Paid volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in managing teams and providing professional consultation.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Neighbourhood team to enhance population health.
• Collaborate across professions to support children and young adults.
• Manage budgets and ensure financial targets are met.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Safeguarding

Communication

Data Analysis

Equality and Diversity Advocacy

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Overview

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Closing Date: 30 September 2025 • Closing time: 11.59pm

This role is subject to references (2 references, with 3 years’ history where possible), social work qualification and registration with Social Work England, casual car documentation, and an Enhanced DBS check as part of pre-employment conditions. If you drive, you must have a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for work as well as appropriate documentation. A casual car mileage allowance applies where journeys are part of the role.

We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and information is available upon request.

About the Team and Role

Due to expansion, The Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Team has opportunities to join the team. The Preparing for Adulthood Team has been reconfigured into 3 teams within one Service, aligned with Children’s Services to support partnership and seamless transition to adulthood. The teams are:

• Preparing for Adulthood: Living at Home
• Preparing for Adulthood: Leaving Care
• Preparing for Adulthood: Complex

We start working directly with young people at 16 (and with schools from age 14). The goal is to support transition to adulthood for young people who may have learning disabilities, learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, health needs, complex trauma, or attachment needs. No day is the same.

We are person-centred and aim to prevent, reduce and delay the need for long-term services, while providing right-fit support with the young person and their circle to help achieve their goals. The team works across children and adults’ services, offering opportunities to shape future services.

Manchester has invested in Person Centred Planners to work with young people, carers and social workers to develop personalised transition plans and support young people to achieve them.

We seek enthusiastic and compassionate people who champion the rights and needs of young people with SEND, ensuring their voices are heard. Creative thinking on how to support young people to achieve their goals is encouraged. We are committed to strong induction and staff development. The role is based in Etrop Court, Wythenshawe, with hybrid working (35 hours per week between office locations and home). The role supports adult teams across the city and plays a part in life planning as young people become adults.

For an informal discussion, contact the hiring manager, Sam Jones, at 07976811222 and [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities

The Social Work Team Manager leads the Neighbourhood team to enable population health and wellbeing, ensuring co-produced neighbourhood initiatives. The post holder collaborates with professional leads across professions and organisations to deliver care and support priorities for the city.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide strong management direction and motivate team members through performance management and coordination to meet service priorities.
• Provide professional consultation, support and guidance to assist decision making and case management decisions.
• Manage safeguarding risk and quality assurance within an agreed framework, policies and statutory responsibilities in a multi-professional environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather data to identify care needs and priorities and develop sustainable, customer-focused service and implementation plans.
• Identify and support change and improvements in service provision to improve care and outcomes for Manchester residents.
• Monitor budgets in line with City Council policies to achieve financial targets and forecast resource requirements.
• Coordinate resources to ensure joined-up communication and efficiencies.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement.
• Advance equality and ensure diversity is valued in employment, service delivery and communications.

Other contextual information

• We’re the local council for Manchester and welcome applications from diverse communities. We promote accessibility and provide adjustments as needed.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years. Up to two extra weeks can be purchased.
• Pension – eligible for the UK local government pension scheme with life cover of three-times salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – enhanced family leave options.
• Perks – discounts on various services; cycle to work, health benefits, and more.
• Learn and grow – learning opportunities, onboarding and development.
• A Good Employment Charter – secure, flexible work with pay reviewed annually and union recognition.
• Volunteering leave – up to 3 days paid volunteering leave per year pro-rated.

Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. We provide interview adjustments and accessible formats via the ReciteMe tool on our careers page. If you have completed the GM Elevate programme, indicate it in your Supporting Statement.

Pre-Employment and Other Information

Right to work in the UK must be evidenced before commencement. This role is not sponsored under Skilled Worker route by Manchester City Council.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Proof of Right to Work
• References
• Proof of Qualifications
• DBS check (where applicable)
• Driving licence evidence if the role requires driving

Other information includes the need for reasonable adjustments and role redesign if necessary. For more information, read the attached role profile. Privacy Notice and other resources are available on the careers page.

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