Social Worker - Cared for Children's Team

at  ManchesterCityCouncil

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

We are looking for experienced and resilient Social Workers who are child focussed and seek best outcomes for our children.
You will have a passion for developing strong relationships with Children, carers and families and use your relationship skills to work with families and multi-agency partners to progress children’s plans.
You will be a team player and a good communicator with strong organisational skills and be able to remain calm under pressure and be a natural problem solver.
You will enjoy “thinking outside the box” to support children to achieve their potential.
You will seek to continue your development and take up training and development opportunities that are available through working with Manchester.

ABOUT US

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.
When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that’s fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• 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

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working Hours: 35 hours Monday-Friday
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance, Retention Payment
Closing Date: 26 November 2024

This role is subject to -

• Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Essential Car Documentation- This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
• 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.

The Cared for Children Service is a vibrant child focussed place to work. Working with cared for children from across the city to ensure the very best outcomes for our children.
We nurture strong supportive teams that provide you with opportunities’ to work in a solution focussed and trauma informed way, receive regular and ongoing training and are committed to personal and professional development. We embrace a culture of valuing and supporting our staff team and looking after one another understanding the challenges within the social work role.
Social Worker Staff benefits of Working for Manchester:

• Retention Payment - £2,000 pro rata retention payment (£1000 after one year with the Council and a further £1000 after two years, subject to terms and conditions)

• Flexible working arrangements including remote working and mobile technology

• 26 days Annual Leave - increasing to 31 after 5 years

• Annual leave purchasing scheme (up to 10 days)

• Thank you Friday toil scheme (discretionary additional day off every 6 weeks)
• 3 days volunteering leave per year
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual Awards for Excellence and Staff Recognition
• Travel discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Accessible free parking close to the office
• Discounted gym membership
• Mcr +High Street discounts
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Relocation package

Any further questions or queries please contact Service Lead Nicola Armstrong on nicola.armstrong@manchester.gov.uk

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditio