Social Worker - Adults

inploi; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wigan seeks a social worker to join the Adults Front-door team. The ideal candidate will manage urgent assessments and develop care plans for vulnerable adults, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Applicants must have a degree in Social Work and relevant experience. This fast-paced role requires confidence in crisis intervention and coordination with various professionals. The council offers flexible working arrangements and encourages diverse teams to thrive.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Access to exclusive rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in social work, particularly in crisis intervention within Adult Social Care.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Complete urgent assessments for vulnerable adults.
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with residents and support networks.
• Conduct home visits and telephone assessments.
• Coordinate with external agencies and healthcare professionals.
• Provide crisis intervention and manage a case load effectively.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience in Adult Social Care

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Life Centre South

College Avenue

Wigan

WN1 1NJ

Salary: Grade 9, £39,862 - £45,091 per annum.

37 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role

We require a social worker to join our busy community Adults Front-door team at Wigan Council. This is a fast-paced role within adult social care working under the Adult Front Door model of practice, using an asset-based approach. This would include the following:

• Completing urgent assessments to identify risks for vulnerable adults and ensure effective management of any crisis situations.
• Developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual needs, in collaboration with residents and their support networks.
• Conducting home visits and telephone assessments and contact with residents to monitor their safety and well-being.
• Coordinating with external agencies, healthcare professionals, and community resources to provide holistic support to residents.
• Participating in multidisciplinary meetings to review resident progress and develop intervention strategies.
• Providing crisis intervention and support to residents experiencing immediate safety concerns.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of resident interactions, assessments, and interventions in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Be accountable for managing your case load in an effective, efficient, and timely way.
• Provide a high quality, responsive service in all areas using all appropriate methods of social work intervention within the agreed policies and procedures of the Council.
• Building relationships and working closely wit our partners, health professionals and stakeholders.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has significant social work, working on a duty team and crisis intervention experience within Adult Social Care.

You will have a degree or equivalent in Social Work and will be registered with Social Work England. You will be driven and confident at working in a fast-paced environment and can contribute to the effective running of MDT discussions, with excellent communication and organisational skills.

About us

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

The multi-disciplinary team consists broadly of Occupational Therapy, Social Care, Reablement, Assistive technology staff, as well as Customer Service Advisors and Coordinators who handle calls/screen and prioritise referrals. We work closely with our allied health partners and stakeholder to support our most vulnerable residents. The team aims to respond to urgent need and to maximise opportunities for independence, prevention services, information advice and signposting. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, promoting a joined-up approach within the team and with wider partners to achieve the best outcomes for our residents.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

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For further information, or an informal discussion please contact Orpha Maroney 07917558392 Mondays to Fridays or Jodie O’Brien 07917 588577 Mondays to Wednesdays.

Priority Candidate Interview date: Tuesday 13th January 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 19th January 2026

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Procedure plus Adult barred list check

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