At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse caseloads and advocate for children's best interests.
- Company: Wigan Council, a local authority that values your expertise.
- Benefits: Earn £38.00 per hour with flexible hybrid working options.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying competitive pay.
- Qualifications: Qualified Children’s Social Worker with experience in safeguarding.
The predicted salary is between 38 - 38 £ per hour.
Frontline Excellence in Greater Manchester: High-Paying Flexible Roles in Wigan
Role: Qualified Children’s Social Worker
Teams Available: Locality | Duty
Rate: £38.00 per hour
Working Structure: Hybrid (Flexible split between home and office working)
Wigan Council is offering a premium regional rate of £38.00 per hour for dedicated practitioners ready to make a tangible difference in children’s lives. With multiple vacancies across Locality, Duty, CWD, and The Hub, you can align yourself with the specific service area that best matches your practice passions.
The Work You’ll Do
As a Children’s Social Worker in Wigan, you will manage a varied, rewarding caseload spanning the entire journey of the child. Your daily practice will focus on long-term planning and dynamic safeguarding interventions:
- Diverse Case Management: Safely hold and progress a mixed caseload consisting of Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Children Looked After (CLA).
- Court Arena Work: Guide cases confidently through the court arena, preparing analytical legal assessments, writing statements, and advocating fiercely for the child’s best interests.
Locality | Duty & Assessment | Children with Disabilities (CWD) employer: Randstad Care
Wigan Council is an exceptional employer that values the expertise of its social workers, offering a competitive rate of £38.00 per hour and a flexible hybrid working structure that promotes work-life balance. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with disabilities while enjoying opportunities for growth within a dedicated team in Greater Manchester.
