Wigan Council are looking for a passionate and experienced Children's Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting children and families through strength-based, family-centred approaches. Our team works to ensure that children's safety and well-being are prioritised while helping families overcome challenges and build resilience.
Responsibilities:
As a Children's Social Worker in the Family Safeguarding Team, your responsibilities will include:
- Case Management: Managing a diverse caseload, including children in need, child protection, and children looked after, ensuring that all interventions are timely, safe, and effective.
- Family Support: Working closely with families to assess their needs and develop action plans to improve the safety and welfare of children while promoting family strengths.
- Collaboration: Working alongside multi-disciplinary professionals including health, education, and police to ensure a comprehensive approach to safeguarding.
- Court Work: Preparing reports and attending court when necessary to advocate for the best interests of the child.
- Review & Assessment: Conducting regular reviews of children's cases and assessments to ensure continued progress and adapting plans as required.
Requirements:
We are looking for a qualified and motivated Social Worker who:
- Holds a degree in Social Work and is registered with Social Work England.
- Has experience in children's safeguarding, child protection, or family support services.
- Enhanced DBS
- Access to own car
Why Join Us?
Wigan Council is committed to providing a supportive and forward-thinking workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally. You'll benefit from:
- A manageable caseload with support from experienced team members.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A cooperative team environment with a strong focus on work-life balance.
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Payroll service twice a week.
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.
