Children's Social Worker - Fostering/CIC [Wigan - GM Collaboration

Service Care Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Supervising Social Worker for a locum position with the Fostering Team at Wigan Council. The candidate should have significant experience in fostering services and a strong understanding of relevant regulations. This role offers a robust support system, flexible working patterns, and an opportunity for professional growth within a dedicated team. Competitive pay at £35.00 per hour is offered.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £350.00

Supportive team environment

Hybrid working patterns available

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualifying experience in fostering services is essential.
• Strong understanding of fostering regulations and statutory frameworks.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of foster carers and provide regular supervision and support.
• Undertake annual foster carer reviews.
• Attend and contribute to meetings including LAC reviews and strategy meetings.
• Complete relevant training and CPD.
• Participate in fostering panel as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

Skills

Experience in fostering services

Communication skills

Report-writing skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker with registration

Job description

Children's Social Worker - Fostering/CIC [Wigan - GM Collaboration]

Client: Service Care Solutions

Location: United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bee979f59025

Job Views: 10

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Locum Supervising Social Worker – Fostering (Children's Services)

£35.00 per hour

Wigan Council

Contract: Locum | Full-time

I am looking for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the Fostering Team at Wigan Council on a locum basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional with a strong background in fostering and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hold a caseload of foster carers and provide regular supervision and support
• Undertake annual foster carer reviews
• Attend and contribute to all associated meetings including LAC reviews, strategy meetings, and placement planning meetings
• Complete relevant training and CPD
• Participate in fostering panel as required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England
• Significant post-qualifying experience in fostering services (experience essential)
• Strong understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and statutory frameworks
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Additional Information:

• Thursdays are designated office days for all staff
• Duty days are also office-based
• Hybrid working pattern available outside of these designated days
• Supportive team environment with structured supervision

If you are a confident and capable fostering social worker ready for your next locum assignment, get in touch today and apply! Alternatively, please contact me on 01772 208964 or email me at [emailprotected]

Service Care Solutions offers a referral bonus of £350.00. If this vacancy isn't suitable but you know an experienced social worker interested, once referred and placed, we can offer a fantastic bonus package.