Children Social Work Team Manager (North Duty)
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Manchester City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | (ID:7847) |
Summary
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract Type: Full time/Permanent
Additional Payments: Essential car user allowance
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: Face to Face
This role is subject to:
Legal right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.
Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
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 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the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Primary purpose and scope:
This role will lead and manage a social work team ensuring the service provided is effective and delivers positive outcomes for children and their families ensuring that the social workers you have responsibility for meet the statutory requirements set through legislation, national and regional guidance in respect of children in need, child protection, looked after children and care leavers.
Key accountabilities:
Promote and govern excellent practice and develop excellent practitioners.
Supervise staff and resources within the team as part of the delivery of high-quality services to children and families according to the aims, targets and objectives of the service.
Ensure the team understands and adheres to the Quality Assurance Framework, including ensuring that the relevant case audits are undertaken, and that continuous improvement is evidence based and includes learning from SCR’s and research to inform practice and decision making.
Ensure effective assessment, risk management and child protection and care planning protects the most vulnerable.
For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Milli Meaghan Smith, at 07970481191 and milli.meaghan-smith@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
Contract Type: Full time/Permanent
Additional Payments: Essential car user allowance
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: Face to Face
This role is subject to:
Legal right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.
Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
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 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.
Primary purpose and scope:
This role will lead and manage a social work team ensuring the service provided is effective and delivers positive outcomes for children and their families ensuring that the social workers you have responsibility for meet the statutory requirements set through legislation, national and regional guidance in respect of children in need, child protection, looked after children and care leavers.
Key accountabilities:
Promote and govern excellent practice and develop excellent practitioners.
Supervise staff and resources within the team as part of the delivery of high-quality services to children and families according to the aims, targets and objectives of the service.
Ensure the team understands and adheres to the Quality Assurance Framework, including ensuring that the relevant case audits are undertaken, and that continuous improvement is evidence based and includes learning from SCR’s and research to inform practice and decision making.
Ensure effective assessment, risk management and child protection and care planning protects the most vulnerable.
For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Milli Meaghan Smith, at 07970481191 and milli.meaghan-smith@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
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