Qualified Social Worker, Family Help Practice Manager

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to lead as a Family Help Practice Manager in Wigan. This role focuses on supporting families through a multi-agency framework, ensuring high standards of practice, and promoting mental health awareness. You will coach and supervise family help workers, driving sustainable change and delivering continuous professional development. With a commitment to reducing health inequalities, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying competitive pay and support for your career growth.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant for career advice

Hassle-Free Registration

Exclusive Incentives and bonuses

Compliance Simplified

Fast, Reliable Payroll

Qualifications

• Experience in family help management and operational delivery.
• Strong coaching and supervision skills for family help workers.

Responsibilities

• Support operational delivery and implement strategy in family help.
• Oversee performance and manage neighborhood Early Family Help Teams.

Skills

Family Help Management

Coaching and Supervision

Multi-agency Collaboration

Operational Oversight

Quality Assurance

Education

Qualified Social Worker Certification

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Qualified Social Worker, Family Help Practice Manager, Wigan

Client: Vitalis

Location: Wigan, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e868ca9f9d34

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

Role: Qualified Social Worker, Family Help Practice Manager

Pay rate: £39 per hour

Vitalis is recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Family Help Practice Manager in Wigan. As an Early Family Help Practice Manager within the Children & Families Department, you will support the Service Manager with operational delivery and implementing strategy. You will oversee performance, Human Resources, and Health and Safety within the service areas. You will lead and manage one or two neighborhood Early Family Help Teams, depending on locality size and demographics.

Working within a multi-agency framework and following the principles of ‘Progress with Unity’, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and developing whole age family help in line with Wigan’s early help framework.
• Coaching, managing, supervising, and supporting family help workers to engage children and families through an asset-based approach, achieving sustainable change aligned with the Strengthening Families Practice model.
• Providing operational oversight, quality casework supervision, and quality assurance to ensure high standards of practice.
• Promoting awareness and understanding of mental health and wellbeing among children, young people, and families to reduce stigma.
• Working in partnership to reduce health inequalities and support families in overcoming barriers to good health.
• Developing and delivering Continuous Professional Development for the workforce.
• Participating in thematic areas and deputising for the Service Manager when needed. Liaising with CYPS branches, the Local Authority, and other agencies involved in early help support.

Additional Opportunities with Vitalis

Discover exciting roles in Qualified Social Work, Housing, and SEND. We support your career with:

• Dedicated Consultant – tailored career advice and job search support.
• Hassle-Free Registration – quick and easy online process.
• Exclusive Incentives – referral schemes, bonuses, and perks.
• Compliance Simplified – we handle ongoing paperwork.
• Fast, Reliable Payroll – prompt and consistent payments.

We recruit across various public sector roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• Housing roles
• SEND roles in local authorities

Contact us today to explore these opportunities! Reach out at or call 07521053670 for more information.