Children With Disabilities Social worker

About The Role

• Working hours:
  
  35 hours per week
• Contract type:
  Permanent, full time
• Additional Payments:
  Essential car user allowance
• Closing date: 26th January 2026
• Closing time: 11.59pm
• Interview Method:
  Face to Face

• 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)
• 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 Enhance 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.
• 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  will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.

We are looking for a social work team manager for the Children with Disabilities team in the Central Locality. Achieving outstanding outcomes for our children with disabilities is a top priority for Manchester. The Children with Disability Service has had a lot of development in the last year and we are looking for the right person to continue this journey and drive that improvement.

The Children with Disability team in Central is fully staffed, with social workers who are all really dedicated to their children.

• Social Work Qualification
• Those in the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment will be appointed to Grade 6, SCP 25 and progress to Grade 7 on completion of the qualification
• Willing to consent to and apply for an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Willingness to travel to any location within Manchester City boundaries.

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

• 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…