Employer: Manchester City Council Location: Manchester Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Insert salary range if available

Manchester City Council is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support to some of the city s most vulnerable adults. Our City Wide Care Homes Team plays a vital role in supporting adults living in residential and nursing care settings across Manchester.

As a Social Worker in this team, you ll work with care home residents, families, and providers to ensure individuals receive the right care and support, promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life wherever possible. This is a unique opportunity to use your professional skills to make a direct impact on the lives of adults in care settings, while contributing to Manchester s vision of creating a healthier, fairer city for all.

• Undertake strength-based assessments and reviews with adults living in care homes.

• Work in partnership with care providers, health professionals, and families to develop and implement effective support plans.

• Safeguard vulnerable adults by identifying risks and ensuring the right protective measures are in place.

• Apply relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

• Contribute to the transformation of adult social care in Manchester, helping shape services for the future.

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.

• Strong knowledge of adult social care legislation and safeguarding.

• Experience of working with adults in care settings (residential or nursing) is desirable.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to work effectively with residents, families, and professionals.

• A commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice.

• A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace.

• Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development.

• A chance to be part of a highly skilled, dedicated social work team with a city-wide remit.

• Access to excellent council benefits, including flexible working, generous annual leave, and pension scheme.

Manchester is a vibrant, diverse, and ambitious city. At Manchester City Council, we put people at the heart of everything we do. Joining us means being part of a workforce that is passionate about making a difference and helping shape a city that s fit for the future.

Why Work with We Do Social Work? When you join us, you don t just get a job you get the support of a recruitment agency that truly understands social work:

• Faster Pay service get paid more quickly.

• (phone number removed); Twice-weekly payroll.

• Free DBS and compliance service.

• (phone number removed); A dedicated consultant who knows social work inside-out.

• (phone number removed); Access to roles across the UK.

• (phone number removed); Refer a Friend bonus £250 for each successful referral .

• (phone number removed); Find Your Own Job bonus £250 if you bring your own role to us .

We Do Social Work is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

If you re ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a team that supports some of Manchester s most vulnerable residents, we d love to hear from you.