Social Worker (Children in Care Service) in Wigan

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance for 2 positions x 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 will be working as a Social Worker for a forward thinking and collaborative Children in Care Service as part of a supportive team.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified and Social Work England registered Social Worker with experience supporting children and families through a strengths-based approach. They will have strong knowledge of relevant legislation, excellent analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the resilience to manage complex situations. Experience of multi-agency partnership working, IT systems such as Liquid Logic, and working to competing deadlines is essential. They will be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and able to travel across and beyond the borough, including visiting private homes, to support children and young people in care.

We recognise that social workers have one of the most challenging but rewarding roles. We value our social workers; the fantastic work they do and the resilience they show by overcoming challenges every day.

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.

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.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures.

For further information, please contact Tracey Turner, Team Manager Children in Care.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check. The employer is committed to safeguarding.