Children with Disabilities Team Manager

About The Role

Working Hours:

35 Hours per week

Contract Type:
Full time / Permanent

Additional Payments:
Essential car user allowance and £5,000 Market Rate Supplement

Closing Date: 17 July 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. You must 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 an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with confidentially and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.

We are looking for a social work team manager for the Children with Disabilities Team in the Central Locality. This role involves leading a dedicated team of social workers to deliver high‑quality care, secure outcomes for disabled children and foster strong partnerships with external stakeholders.

• The role holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of care or people support functions, ensuring the discharge of statutory responsibilities and the provision of a high‑quality standard of service which promotes the wellbeing of individuals and groups within the community.
• The role holder will effectively lead, manage and motivate a team of professional practitioners to develop a skilled and confident workforce which meets the needs of the service and Manchester residents.
• The role holder will work in collaboration with partners and key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and greater coordinated working with other services and organisations to ensure a positive contribution to the development and delivery of care and support priorities for the city.

• Are a dedicated and supportive social work leader, who offers a high level of support and challenge to social workers and partners in line with Manchester’s values and behaviours.
• Are a real team player, who works skilfully and thinks creatively.
• Are skilled in the use of a range of frameworks for assessment and intervention.
• Will assess and respond to risk and create plans for some of our most vulnerable children.
• Will build and maintain strong multi‑agency & stakeholder relationships (based on high support and high challenge) to support improvement across the SEN system.
• Have a strong working knowledge and experience of:
  • Mechanisms of supporting disabled children and their families throughout their journey.
  • The fundamentals of social work (including safeguarding processes).

There are 3 children with disabilities teams across Manchester. The Central team has 15 members and you will manage 7 people, including 2 permanent Advanced Practitioners.

Caseload average on the team is 15, so social workers have a manageable caseload.

• 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. Additional leave can be purchased up to two extra weeks.
• A buzzing pension – 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 enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time to bond with your newborn 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. Discounts also on phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs and eye…