Social Worker

Manchester City Council; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

MCR+ discounts

Learning & development

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Manchester City Council's Adult Early Support Team (AEST) is hiring a Social Worker to provide strengths-based support to adults, aiming to prevent or delay long-term care. The role operates within Manchester Adult Care Services and embraces a hybrid working model.

You will work with on-site partners including social care, police, health professionals and the voluntary sector, ensuring timely short-term interventions and safeguarding. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in adult social care and supporting adults with complex needs.
• Strong communication, collaboration and planning skills.
• Ability to work with multi-agency partners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, change-ready environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults to enhance independence and deliver short-term interventions.
• Identify and address risks to prevent escalation.
• Support access to appropriate services and resources.
• Collaborate with police, NHS, and voluntary sector partners.
• Uphold Our Manchester Behaviours in daily practice.

Skills

Communication

Planning & organising

Analytical skills

Problem solving

ICT skills

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Style: Hybrid

Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 11.59pm, 2 September 2026

Interview Method: Face to Face

This Role Is Subject To

• 2 References - Where possible we require 3 years' history
• Qualification - Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
• Casual Car Documentation- The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use
• 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

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Adult Early Support Team (AEST) as a Social Worker. This dynamic, rapidly expanding, and multidisciplinary team operates within Manchester Adult Care Services.

Our aim is to provide effective, strengths-based support from the first point of contact, aiming to prevent, reduce, or delay the escalation of needs, identify and mitigate risk, and promote the independence of Manchester residents, while contributing to the delivery of the city's prevention agenda.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Working with adults to enhance their independence by addressing their needs through alternative approaches. You will play a crucial role in delivering timely and efficient short-term interventions designed to prevent, reduce, or delay the need for long-term care and support.
• Proactively identifying and addressing risks to prevent, reduce, or delay the escalation of needs and ensure individual safety.
• Demonstrating a strong knowledge of support services, assisting both colleagues and citizens in ensuring access to appropriate support for individuals.
• Collaborating with a variety of partner agencies, including Greater Manchester Police, the VCFSE sector, primary and secondary healthcare providers, and children's services.
• Embodying 'Our Manchester Behaviours' in all aspects of your work.

For further information on the role please contact [e-mail].

We’re looking for a dynamic, passionate, and innovative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces change. If you're someone who thinks creatively and is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of Manchester residents, we'd love to hear from you.

You should bring experience from a social care setting, particularly in supporting adults facing complex challenges. Strong collaboration skills are essential, as you'll work closely with a range of on-site partners including social care teams, police, mental health professionals, occupational therapists, and voluntary sector organisations.

The Adult Early Support Team (AEST) operates virtually, offering support without the need for face-to-face contact, promoting independence, and connecting citizens with local resources. To succeed in this role, you'll need to be adaptable, eager to develop your skills, and ready to take on a varied and rewarding position in a fast-paced environment.

Essential requirements for the role

• Communication and Interpersonal 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 communicate equally, appropriately and effectively with the widest range of individuals and groups across all sectors and levels of society.
• Planning and Organising - Ability to organise own time effectively, 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. Ability to maintain focus and objectivity under various conditions and skill in managing and maintaining a multi-priority workload, progressing various ideas and plans concurrently.
• Analytical Skills - Demonstrate the ability to apply analytical and logical thinking to gathering and analysing information, designing and testing solutions to problems, and formulating plans. Application of strong analytical reasoning skills and intellectual focus, taking in the wider external and internal environments.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making - Ability to react to immediate problems of a highly complex nature with associated risk factors and deliver immediate solutions sometimes under extreme pressure.
• ICT Skills - Ability to use IT systems to retrieve, record and update information and willingness to learn to use new systems.

Applicants must be registered with Social Work England to be considered for this role.

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

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition
• If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programme

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.

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 ofemployment.

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.

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.

Calculate your take home pay.

Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year.

Privacy Notice