Children's Social Worker

Service Care Solutions; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigan Council seeks a passionate Children's Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team. This role involves managing cases, supporting families, and collaborating with professionals to prioritize children's safety. Join a supportive environment focused on professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Manageable caseload

Ongoing training and development

Cooperative team environment

Annual training budget of up to £250

DBS disclosures provided free of charge

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in children's safeguarding or family support.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload ensuring timely and safe interventions.
• Working closely with families to assess needs and create action plans.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary professionals for comprehensive safeguarding.

Skills

Case Management

Family Support

Collaboration

Court Work

Review & Assessment

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

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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 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.