Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Officer

Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Officer: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent / Full time and permanent/ Part time (17.5hours)

Additional Payments: Essential car user allowance

Closing Date: 19th January 2026

Interview Method: Face to Face

Interview Date: 27th January 2026

This role is subject to –

• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England essential
• Medical Clearance – Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
• 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.
• Driving Licence – The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.
• 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.

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Safeguarding Reviewing Officer, overseeing planning for children on child protection plans or cared for children. You will work as part of a large and dynamic team of Safeguarding & Review Officers quality assuring plans and arrangements for children in Manchester.

Manchester Children’s Services has been judged by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ with a city wide focus on enabling children and young people to lead safe, happy, healthy and successful lives.

Children are at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for someone who is committed to improving outcomes for children through coproduction and strong partnership working.

For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Zeenat Butt, at 0161 2341214 and zeenat.butt@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.

About the Candidate

• You must be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• In this role you will demonstrate aspirations for great outcomes for our children by championing the rights of children and young people.
• You will visit and speak to children to ensure their views are captured and heard.
• You will oversee and review children’s plans and ensure this is effective in demonstrating impact for children.
• You must be highly motivated to work with children and young people of all ages and with children who’s English is their second language.
• The candidate will have 5 years post qualifying statutory Social Work experience, working with children.
• The candidate will be an essential car user and the candidate must have a full UK driving licence.

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.

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 (Company Name - Subscribers only)

At (Company Name - Subscribers only), 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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