Social Worker / Senior Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Social workers

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local council in Wigan is seeking a Social Worker/Senior Social Worker for its Family Safeguarding Service. The role offers a chance to be part of a dynamic multi-agency team with collaborative decision-making. The successful candidate will focus on impactful work that changes lives with manageable caseloads and strong leadership support for professional growth. Ideal candidates will possess qualifications as a social worker and exhibit kindness, flexibility, and a commitment to children and families.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Permanent staff benefits

Dedicated professional development month

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified social worker seeking a new challenge.
• Ability to prioritize children and young people's needs.
• Willingness to implement new ways of working for positive changes.

Responsibilities

• Work in a dynamic multi-agency team to safeguard families.
• Engage in meaningful work that improves lives.
• Provide leadership and support to team members.

Skills

Kindness

Thoughtfulness

Flexibility

Responsibility

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Overview

Social Worker / Senior Social Worker Family Safeguarding Social workers

Make a real difference in our Family Safeguarding Service, working in a dynamic multi-agency team with collaborative decision making at the heart of what we do. With lower caseloads, you’ll have time to focus on meaningful work that changes lives. Our stable management team provides consistent leadership and support to help you thrive and develop your expertise.

Why Wigan? Our recent Ofsted report says we are good with outstanding services, and our teams are highly positive about working in Wigan and being part of the ‘Wigan way’.

What they said: Leaders have established a culture that combines high expectations with kindness and inclusion. Staff feel valued and supported, and high‑quality personal supervision promotes reflection and professional growth.

What’s on offer

• Over 93% permanent staff in our Children’s Social Work teams, with permanent team managers
• Opportunity to become a Practice Educator or Mentor with additional pay
• Senior Social Worker roles to support career development
• Aspire to Lead programme for those ready to take the next step in leadership
• A dedicated professional development month each year across two practice fortnights

Notes

Please note: We do not currently have any Newly Qualified Social Work posts available. These are likely to be advertised in Spring, so please keep checking the website for details.

To simplify the application process, both roles can be applied for in one application. Please indicate which role you are interested in when applying.

About you

We listen to children and young people who tell us they want social workers who are kind, thoughtful, responsible, flexible, and who prioritise them, spend time with them, and strive to help them be happy and safe. If you are a qualified social worker, seeking a new challenge, and want to contribute to implementing new ways of working that make a real difference while motivating and empowering families to achieve positive changes, please apply.

About us

We invest in your career from day one, with a career pathway that supports your aspirations, whether you are experienced or newly qualified. Wigan Council has been named ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE Awards, and we are committed to continuous service across supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan aims to drive change for the next decade, bringing together strengths of our organisations to create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses, and to make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish.

We support flexible working patterns where the service can accommodate it and use a blended approach to work locations, including home, office, or community settings. We offer a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please note we are not a licensed sponsor at present. Prove your right to work to an employer: GOV.UK guidance.

If you would like an informal chat about this role, please contact our team for an initial discussion and fast-track recruitment process that can provide an interview within two weeks if you meet the essential criteria.

Application essentials

Employment details and additional information, including DBS and privacy information, are provided by the employer as part of the application process.

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