Social Worker (Integrated Neighbourhood Teams) in Manchester

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week. Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time. Working Style: Hybrid - Employees split their time between working remotely (e.g., from home) and working on-site (e.g., in an office).

Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance. Closing Date: 11.59pm, 2 September 2026. Interview Method: Face to Face.

This Role is Subject to:

• 2 References
• Qualification - 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.
• 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join as a Social Worker the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) for Gorton and Levenshulme based at the Gorton Hub office. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about improving both health and social care outcomes for the people of Gorton and Levenshulme.

Through carrying out care act assessments and creating and reviewing care plans, you will be responsible for ensuring that the citizens of Gorton and Levenshulme are able to live safely and as independently as possible. You will be responsible for carrying out our safeguarding duties to keep people safe from harm, working collaboratively with a range of professionals and partner agencies.

Effective communication skills and knowledge and use of relevant legislation are required for the role, as well as a solid appreciation of strength-based and person-centred practice.

The Gorton INT is a busy team based on the Eastern side of the central locality, covering a diverse range of citizens with varying strengths and needs. The team is settled, hard-working and friendly, with an established culture of supporting one another and striving to achieve the best outcomes for our citizens.

Being based in the Gorton Hub, we promote multi-disciplinary working and work closely with colleagues from a range of partner agencies. We are passionate to work for Manchester City Council and for the citizens of Manchester.

The role holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of social care functions, ensuring the effective discharge of statutory responsibilities and the provision of a high quality standard of service. The role holder will manage safeguarding risk effectively, working within a multi-agency environment to provide a professional social work service.

We would love to hear from you if you have experience of:

Essential requirements for the role:

• Social Work Qualification with 1 year post qualifying experience
• Registered with Social Work England
• Communication Skills: Is able to effectively transfer key and complex information to all levels of staff, adapting the style of communication as necessary and ensuring that this information is understood.
• Planning and Organising Skills: Excellent time management skills, creating own work schedules, prioritising, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales for own self and others.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to absorb, understand and quickly assimilate complex information and concepts and compare information from a number of different sources.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills: Strong decision making skills with the ability to resolve complex issues in a pressurised environment.
• ICT Skills: Ability to use IT systems to retrieve, record and update information and willingness to learn to use new systems.
• Creative Skills: Ability to find creative solutions where there are no existing parameters or procedural framework.

Desirable requirements that would be useful in this role:

• Experience working in busy community Social Work Teams, managing a complex case load and working with people who have a wide range of needs and abilities.
• Experience using the Liquid Logic system.
• The ability to work within a team, supporting others and accessing peer support and use of reflection.
• A passion for professional development and acquiring knowledge and experience which will help you to grow as a practitioner.

Benefits we offer:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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+.
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive.
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council:

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process:

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme:

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• 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 condition.
• Have you completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programmes?

When You Join Us:

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk.

What we will need from you if you're successful:

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy.

Pre-Employment Checks:

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other relevant information:

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

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.