Greater Manchester
Adult Social Care jobs in Manchester.
Adult social care covers residential and nursing homes, supported living, domiciliary services and reablement teams, where consistent staffing directly affects CQC and Care Inspectorate outcomes. Actionus places carers, senior carers and care coordinators into locum, temporary and permanent roles with DBS, right-to-work and training evidence checked before the first shift.
Hiring in Manchester
What the Manchester market looks like.
Greater Manchester operates one of the largest integrated care systems in England, and its scale means assignments frequently span multiple sites under a single trust. Devolved health and social care commissioning has also pushed a lot of demand into community, discharge and reablement teams rather than acute wards alone.
Major employers in Greater Manchester
- —Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- —Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- —Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
- —The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Also covering
Salford · Stockport · Oldham · Bolton · Wigan · Trafford · Rochdale
Typical settings
- Residential and nursing homes
- Supported living services
- Domiciliary and reablement teams
- Day services
Common specialities
- Elderly care
- Dementia care
- Learning disabilities
- Complex care
- Reablement
- End of life care
Adult Social Care elsewhere in the UK
- Social CareHead of service
Head of Therapeutic Services
This Head of Therapeutic Services role in South West England offers a permanent 30 hour per week contract with hybrid working options. You will provide strategic leadership for an established charity delivering specialist support to children and families affected by trauma. The position involves overseeing service quality, safeguarding and multidisciplinary team management to drive organisational growth.
Bristol£50,000 to £65,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE → - Social CareRegistered Care Management
Registered Nursing Manager
We are seeking a Registered Manager for a temporary position based at a large bedded nursing home in the West Midlands. This role offers an immediate start providing essential leadership cover until mid to late November 2026. This is a vital opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a well-established clinical environment.
Birmingham£30 to £40 per hourTemporaryVIEW ROLE → - Social Care
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist required for a locum position within a dedicated adult social care department. This role involves delivering essential clinical interventions through a mix of site visits and remote administrative work. You will join a professional team focused on enhancing client independence through thorough assessments and equipment prescription.
Falkirk£25 to £45 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE →
Other roles in Manchester
- Life SciencesBiopharmaceuticals
Validation and Compliance Specialist
Validation and Compliance Specialist required for a permanent role based in Manchester. This position involves overseeing quality compliance and validation protocols within a busy biopharmaceuticals environment. The successful candidate will ensure all processes meet strict industry regulations while supporting ongoing facility improvements.
Manchester£50,000 to £70,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareBiomedical Science
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Mental Health Occupational Therapist required for an immediate Locum position within a dedicated clinical environment. This role focuses on delivering specialised rehabilitative interventions and personalised care pathways for individuals managing complex psychological needs. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and therapeutic engagement.
Manchester£20 to £35 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE → - HealthcarePhysiotherapy
Locum First Contact Practitioner MSK Physiotherapist
Locum First Contact Practitioner MSK Physiotherapist required for an immediate start. This flexible position involves managing complex musculoskeletal presentations and leading patient pathways within a fast-paced clinical setting. You will deliver expert care, ensuring every individual receives a precise diagnosis and effective rehabilitation strategy from their very first appointment.
Manchester£28 to £32 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE →
Questions
Adult Social Care work in Manchester, answered.
- What adult social care jobs are available in Manchester?
- Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent adult social care roles across Manchester and the wider Greater Manchester area, including residential and nursing homes, supported living services, domiciliary and reablement teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
- Which employers hire adult social care staff in Manchester?
- Actionus works with social care employers across Manchester and the wider Greater Manchester area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring adult social care staff.
- What registration do I need to work as a adult social care professional through Actionus?
- You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
- How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Manchester?
- If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
- How do I get paid for temporary work?
- Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.
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