Staying Put Support Worker

About The Role

Working Hours: 17.5 Hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent / Part time

Additional Payments: Essential car user allowance

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

Interview Date: 23 October 2025

This role is subject to:

• 2 References – where possible we require 3 years\’ history.
• Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification / English, Maths GCSE
• 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 a 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.

The Children’s Social Workservice in Manchester has a key role in delivery of high-quality support to people who use services, and those who care for them. The Staying Put Support role is important role in supporting a young person who decides to continue to live with their foster carers when they reach the age of 18 years and they can continue to reside with them till the age 21 or 25 if they are in higher education.

The Staying Put providers play a pivotal role in providing support and guidance to young people so that they can develop their independent living skills. If you share Manchester’s clear ambitions in delivering high quality services and able to provide high quality support to the Staying Put providers, we want to hear from you.

The job role involves being responsible for holding a caseload of Staying Put providers, working in partnership with the Social Workers, Personal Advisers, attending LAC Reviews, planning meetings, providing supervision to the providers, ensuring health and safety standards for the accommodation, supporting the providers with appropriate financial support, direct work with young people and ensuring young people are provided with high quality support so that they can successfully transition into adult life when they leave the placement.

If you’re successful you’ll join a team of dedicated Staying Put Support Workers who are pushing forward a high standard of support for young people to promote their independence and advocate their decisions, views, and choices within their agreed pathway planning whilst ensuring high level of support is offered to the Staying Put providers.

The Staying Put Support Worker role sits within the Sixteen Plus Pathway Services based at Etrop Court, Wythenshawe, M22 5RG but agile working is available including the Beehive, 40, Seymour Road, M8 5BR.

For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Munsaf Saddiq at 0796 8626881 and munsaf.saddiq@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.

About the Candidate

Essential requirements for the role:

• Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of supporting Staying Put providers or foster carers.
• Experience of working with Young Care Leavers and a good understanding of the young people\\\’s independence living issues and pathway planning.
• Strong communication skills and being able to develop positive relationships with the Staying Put providers demonstrating active listening, empathy and an understanding of adult learning.
• Skilled in being able to manage a caseload consisting of providers.
• Skilled in mediation and conflict situations.
• Skilled in partnership work to include work with Local Authority Social Workers, Leaving Care Workers, and Independent Fostering Agency SSW.
• Skilled in being able to write reports and effective case recording.
• Be organised, manage time well and be able to work occasionally late evenings.
• Be able to use Microsoft Office packages.
• Have a full driving licence and be able to drive a car.
• The experience below would be beneficial but is not essential:

Desirable requirements that would be useful in this role:

• Experience of direct work within Fostering Service.
• Experience of supervising the placements and being able to undertake supervision and quality assurance of the placement.
• Degree level qualification e.g. Social Work, Teaching, Health and Social Care, Nursing or equivalent.

About Us

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

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. 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 do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• 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

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. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

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:

• Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition
• If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programme

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the Supporting Statement section of your application.

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. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

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. As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
• References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.

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.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

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