Contract Type: Part time/ Permanent (24 Months)
Additional Payments: Essential car user allowance
Closing Date: 07 May 2026
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: Face to Face
This Role Is Subject To
Our Manchester
A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent deserves. We are committed to you and your growth with us, and we will support you every step of the way. . We are judged Outstanding by Ofsted and are the first in the North West to achieve this. We’d like you to join us on our journey.
We currently have posts in all areas of the city including North, Central, South Localities, Cared For and Fostering teams.
We know you have a choice about where to work, so hear directly from our practitioners about our new practice framework and why you should choose Manchester: Our Manchester – Our Values
What We Offer You
We welcome applications from qualified, and experienced social workers.
We’re seeking Kinship Supervising Social Workers with a passion for Special Guardianship Orders (SGO) to support and strengthen kinship arrangements.
You’ll work closely with special guardians and kinship carers, offering high‑quality supervision, advice and support to ensure children experience stable, nurturing and permanent care. Your role will be central to quality SGO assessments, support planning and ongoing development of kinship practice.
You’ll Bring
Because the right support can make kinship care thrive.
For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Billie Walbank, at 0161 2771605 and billie.walbank@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
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.
Support During the Process
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
Requirements
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:
When You Join Us
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, Offering
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, see the top of the advert for details.
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.
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. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
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