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

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Wigan; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker for the Fostering Team at Wigan Council on a locum basis. The role involves supervising foster carers, managing a caseload, and ensuring compliance with fostering regulations. This position offers a supportive team environment and hybrid working options. If you are ready for your next locum assignment, apply today!

Benefits

Referral bonus of £350.00

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualifying experience in fostering services.
• Strong understanding of fostering regulations and statutory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of foster carers and provide supervision.
• Attend and contribute to meetings including LAC reviews and strategy meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Education

Qualified Social Worker

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, contact me at 01772 208964 or email [e-mail]

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.