Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 9 April 2025
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: In Person
This Role is Subject to:
Qualification - Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA) Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use. 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.Evidence of conduct in previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to. Health or social care or Children or vulnerable adults
Proof of identity including a recent photograph
Full Employment history
The adult safeguarding service in Manchester has a key role in delivery of high-quality support to people who use services, and those who care for them, as well as families, communities and providers to ensure safe practice and protection from abuse. If you share Manchester’s clear ambitions in delivering high quality services for the residents of the city, we want to hear from you.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. The Adult Safeguarding service supports the development of robust policies and procedures for internal and external service providers, to ensure the safety of adults with care and support needs. This role will be specifically responsible for the development and delivery of effective safeguarding services across adult social care and Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) ensuring improved outcomes for adults.If you’re successful you’ll join a team of dedicated professionals pushing forward a high standard of support for adults to promote their wellbeing and independence, enabling them to live a life free from neglect and abuse.
For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Danielle Comerford, at 07971078907 and Email to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
We would love to hear from you if you have experience of:
•Communication & interpersonal skills — Ability to present complex information to city wide partners and agencies. Excellent skills in joint working, building and managing relationships with a range of professionals and agencies. Ability to consult and engage with a range of managers at all levels.
•Analytical skills — Provable ability to quickly analyse complex case information and put in place action plans. Skilled in analysis of performance data ensuring value for money for services put in place.
•Policy skills — Key analytical skills to consider the impacts of policy options and plan appropriate communications and reporting mechanisms. Ability to use cost-benefit analysis to inform decisions on competing priorities.
•Planning & Organising — Ability to work within a complex service environment while focusing on gaining the best possible outcome for the adult. Contribution to Neighbourhood and regional agendas. Demonstrable ability to work within tight and demanding timescales.
•Problem solving & decision making - Ability to react to immediate problems of a highly complex nature with associated risk factors and deliver immediate solutions sometimes under extreme pressure.
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:
Benefits we offer
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.
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Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:
When You Join Us
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:
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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 ofemployment.This is not arole 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:
These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.
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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.
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