Complex Safeguarding Social Worker

Working Hours:

35 Hours per week
Contract Type:
Full time / Permanent
Additional Payments:
Essential Car user allowance
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method:
Face to Face

This Post Is Subject To:

• 2 References: where possible we require 3 years' history.
• Social Work Qualification and registered 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  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.
• Police Vetting:
  You will be required to undertake a Greater Manchester Police vetting process
• Completed Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

Are you interested in working with children experiencing or vulnerable to exploitation in our Complex Safeguarding Team? The recent 'Outstanding' Ofsted Inspection has recognised the work completed in Complex Safeguarding as 'Exemplary'. Could you support us to continue offering children who have experienced or vulnerable to exploitation, with the 'compassion and care' recognised and what we strive for our children.

We are looking for skilled and motivated social workers to join our multi agency Complex Safeguarding Hub, alongside our police, health, and partners. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative service and play a key role in safeguarding and working with young people at risk of exploitation across the city of Manchester, including carrying out assessments and delivering bespoke interventions to reduce harm and raise aspirations and achieve great outcomes.

The Hub works with young people who are at risk from child sexual exploitation, child criminal exploitation, urban street groups, and serious youth violence. We have a strong focus on building trusted relationships and a trauma informed approach with young people alongside the disruption of perpetrators. You will work closely with colleagues from GMP and Health and other partners to deliver best