At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse caseloads and advocate for children's best interests in a supportive environment.
- Company: Wigan Council, committed to frontline excellence and rewarding expertise.
- Benefits: Earn £38.00 per hour with hybrid working flexibility and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with various specialisms and strong community support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying premium pay and work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Degree in Social Work, registration with Social Work England, and relevant experience required.
Frontline children's services demand a lot from you, which is why your next move should be to a local authority that respects your expertise and compensates you accordingly. 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
- 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.
- Multi-Agency Collaboration: Partner closely with schools, health practitioners, police, and voluntary sectors to build robust support networks around vulnerable families.
- Child-Centred Planning: Deliver high-quality, direct work that ensures the unique voice, wishes, and feelings of every young person shape their care plan.
Why Choose Wigan Council?
- Premium Earning Power: A top-tier market rate of £38.00 per hour, ensuring you are highly rewarded for your statutory expertise.
- True Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced working model. Wigan actively supports working from home for your administrative write-ups and assessments, allowing you to manage your own diary alongside necessary community visits and team collaboration.
- A Pathway for Every Specialism: Whether you love the fast-paced triage of Duty, the relationship-building of Locality, or the specialized focus of the Children with Disabilities team, Wigan has a home for your skill set.
What You'll Need to Apply
- A recognized degree in Social Work and a current registration with Social Work England.
- Proven post-qualifying experience within a statutory Children's Services framework (specifically handling CP, court proceedings, or complex assessments).
- Strong analytical writing skills and the confidence to represent the authority in court.
- A full UK driving license with access to a vehicle for community-based visits.
Locality | Duty & Assessment | Children with Disabilities (CWD) in Wigan employer: Randstad Care
Wigan Council is an exceptional employer for Children's Social Workers, offering a competitive pay rate of £38.00 per hour and a flexible hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. With a strong commitment to employee development and a supportive work culture, you will have the opportunity to specialise in various areas of children's services while making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable families in Greater Manchester.
