Senior Social Worker (Transition Team)

Working Hours:    35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type:   Permanent, Full-time

Additional Payments:   Casual Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 18 June 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm 

Qualification - Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England

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. 

Driving Licence – The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations. 

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. 

Do you want to try something new?  Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

Do you believe in inclusion and the potential of every individual? Then keep reading as this team is for you.

Due to a recent expansion and investment, The Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Team have got a number exciting opportunity to join the team.

The Preparing for Adult Team has recently reconfigured into 3 teams which sit within one Service, and although based in adults’ services, align to the team within Children Service.  This is to support partnership and seamless transition to adulthood.  The 3 teams include:

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

We start to work directly with young people at 16 (although we work with young people in schools form 14).  The key to working with young people is to support them to transition and prepare for adulthood, therefore we work with young people who may have Learning Disabilities, Learning Difficulties, Autism, ADHD, Physical disabilities, health needs, and needs due to complex trauma and attachment, this means no day is the same.    We are person centred and aim to prevent reduce and delay the need for long term services, but where they are needed we work with the young person and their circle to ensure the support is right for them, and helps them to achieve the goals they aspire to. The team work across children and adults services, making this a challenging but exciting landscape, especially as there is opportunity to shape the services of the future.

Manchester have also recently invested in a number of Person Centred Planners, who will work alongside the young people, carers and social workers, to develop a person centred preparing for adulthood plan, and will also directly support young people to achieve their plans where required.  This means we will soon be able to really start to make a difference in young peoples lives.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and compassionate and want to see young people succeed.  We want you to champion the rights and needs of young people with SEND, ensuring their voices are heard. We want you to think creatively about how we can support young people to achieve their goals.

We want you to be open to trying new things and not being afraid of getting stuck in!

There are roles within each team, due to the rapid expansion of the service.  We are committed to ensuring strong induction and investment in staff, so initially you will work across all teams to ensure we can skill you up on Preparing for Adulthood, the legislative frameworks and Manchester’s way!  This will enable us to match you to teams that you are passionate about and match your skill set.  We also offer staff rotations in teams to prevent burnout and ensure staff are not deskilled.

We are based in Etrop Court, Wythenshawe but the people we support live all over the city and sometimes beyond. You will work 35 hours per week in a hybrid manner, sharing time between office and home working as well as out and about on visits.  We work on behalf of all adult teams across the city and can really be an instrumental part of someone's life planning to support them as they become adults.

If you want to have an informal chat about the teams or the roles you can contact

Preparing for Adulthood Complex: Terry Ward: 07940780591 [email protected]

Undertake a key role in cooperation with partners and stakeholders to ensure safeguarding processes and procedures are in place to protect individuals. Identify, challenge and develop solutions to any possible safeguarding risks for vulnerable residents of the city.

Work in conjunction with and provide consultation to partner agencies to deliver effective planning to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable residents of Manchester. This will include representing the City Council at a range of meetings, proceedings and reviews as required.

Actively engage in team and service development including the promotion of innovative and new ideas and techniques to improve service performance and outcomes.

Efficiently prepare and produce high quality documentation and reports and contribute to effective data recording in accordance with statutory accountabilities and timescales to improve outcomes and the safeguarding of individuals.

Proactively establish, develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders to provide individuals with the opportunity to access suitable services which will assist them in achieving their agreed goals.

Personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement.

Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications

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 

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 [email protected]. 

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 of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.  

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. 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. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
• 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.
• 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. 

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