Social Worker

About The Role Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Style: Hybrid (Employees split their time between working remotely and on‑site) Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance Closing Date: 11.59pm, 10 July 2026 Interview Method: Face to Face Responsibilities Undertake Care Act assessments, support planning and reviewing services Act as the duty worker alongside a manager Complete home visits and assess mental capacity Make best‑interest decisions and assess and manage risk Undertake enquiries under section 42 of the Care Act Manage a busy and complex caseload in partnership with allied health and community colleagues, citizens and carers Maintain accurate and detailed records Demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm and forward‑thinking self‑development Use IT systems to record and update information Qualifications Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England Medical clearance: pre‑placement health assessment (PPHA) Full valid driving licence and own car for Essential Car User activities DBS clearance (Enhanced) Benefits We Offer Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years; option to purchase up to two additional weeks Pension scheme – enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme with life cover of three‑times salary Enhanced parental and carers leave Perks – discounts on shopping, holidays, phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests Learning and development – comprehensive onboarding and varied training opportunities Good Employment Charter membership – secure, flexible work, fairness, and health and wellbeing support Up to 3 days volunteering leave Inclusive Team and EEO Statement Manchester City Council is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people and young people. Interview and Support Interview adjustments – let us know if any adjustments are needed Accessible formats – our career page offers text‑to‑speech, translation, adjustable text size and colour Pre‑Employment Checks Successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Other Relevant Information If you need additional support or adaptations to undertake the duties, we will make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If a task proves unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. For more information or to request adaptations, email View email address on click.appcast.io. Privacy Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr Old Moat