Children's Social Worker - Wigan - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A social work recruitment agency in Wigan seeks a locum Social Worker for Children’s Services. You will support children and families across diverse caseloads including safeguarding and assessment. The role offers competitive pay (£35-£38 per hour) and opportunities for career development. Recent UK experience and registration with Social Work England are required.

Benefits

Exclusive assignments

Contract stability

Support for career moves

Dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Must have recent UK experience in children’s services.
• Willingness to complete compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families across varied caseloads.
• Engage in safeguarding, assessment, and fostering.

Skills

Experience in children’s services

Strong inter-agency collaboration

Education

Current registration with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker - Children’s Services – Wigan (Locum)

Locum Social Worker – Children’s Services – Wigan
Pay:£35–£38 per hour (Depending on experience)

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking experienced Children’s Social Workers to work in Wigan on a locum basis. We connect talented professionals with local authorities that value their skills and experience—and we make sure the process is straightforward from start to finish.

Our goal is simple: to help you secure a role where you can focus on your work, not the red tape.

Benefits of working with Sanctuary:

• Exclusive assignments– Gain access to roles that aren’t widely advertised.
• Contract stability– We work closely with councils to keep our locums in post for as long as possible.
• Support for career moves– Thinking about going permanent? We can help you transition when the time is right.
• Dedicated consultant– Your point of contact will be someone who understands both recruitment and social work.

Requirements:

• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Recent UK experience in children’s services.
• Willingness to complete compliance checks (we’ll guide you through).

Why Wigan?

• Varied caseloads across safeguarding, assessment, fostering, adoption, and MASH.
• Collaborative working environment with strong inter-agency support.
• Opportunities to grow within a council committed to innovative practice.

We handle the admin, payroll, and compliance so you can dedicate your time to what matters most—supporting children and families.

Apply now to take the next step in your social work career with Sanctuary.