Newly Qualified Children's Social Worker

About The Role

Grade 6: £36,363

Working hours:

35 hours per week

Contract type:
Full time / Permanent

Closing date: 31 March 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

We welcome applications from qualified, experienced social workers and newly qualified social workers.

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 ‘Good’ by Ofsted and well on our way to being ‘Outstanding’. 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 and 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

• Controlled and manageable caseloads – current City-wide average of 13 for ASYE and 15 for experienced social worker
• A competitive salary
• Retention incentives
• Regular, quality, reflective supervision from a consistent management and leadership team
• Truly valuing diversity at all levels of practice – including mentoring schemes to support you with your aspirations
• Thank You Fridays – time back to say thank you for your hard work and commitment with children and families
• An amazing well‑being offer
• Excellent first year support and development programme, continuing into second year and new management positions
• Social Work Consultants in every team to support your work
• Free Car Parking
• Flexible working
• Up to 31 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
• We accept candidates who require a sponsorship

Multi‑agency teams to undertake targeted work with children subject to Child Protection planning

Co‑location with our Early Help colleagues

Co‑location with Police colleagues

Teams supporting social work practice including Edge of Care teams, Family Group Conference coordinators, Lifelong Links, Complex Safeguarding Hub and Missing from Home service

If you are interested in knowing more about the posts, we would be keen to discuss this more with you and send you a recruitment pack prior to interview with helpful tips.

• A qualified, registered Social Worker
• Be available for an in‑person interview
• You hold a full UK Drivers Licence

If you have any questions or just want to have a quick chat, please contact Kimberley Panton on  or drop her an email via kimber

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

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 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

• 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…