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Join our dedicated Family Safeguarding Team in Wigan as a Children's Social Worker and make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in our community. We are seeking a passionate and skilled professional who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In this role, you will work collaboratively with families, professionals, and partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children at risk.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting assessments to identify the needs and risks of children and families. Developing and implementing tailored intervention plans that address identified needs. Working closely with families to provide support, guidance, and resources. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records in accordance with local policies and procedures. Participating in multi-agency meetings to ensure a coordinated approach to safeguarding. Providing expert advice and support to colleagues and other professionals.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

A degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification. Registration with Social Work England. Proven experience in children's social work, particularly within a safeguarding context. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with families. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. A commitment to continuous professional development and training.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being, including flexible working arrangements, regular supervision, and access to professional training opportunities. You will be part of a supportive team environment that values your contributions and encourages your growth. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position in Wigan.

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The Duty service in Wigan consists of 5 duty teams and a Duty Academy, you will be on Duty one week in five and have the support of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner and a Senior Social worker. Families who we work with in Duty require our expert assessment and intervention skills at the very first stage of assessment and support.

The nature of the work within the Duty Service can be described as fast paced, you will work on one of the 5 main Duty teams, given our 5 week Duty cycle this means that you will only be going on Duty 1 in every 5 weeks. The Duty teams in Wigan hold a varying complexity of cases, in our Duty service, case transfer points include the Initial Child Protection Case Conference, the first CLA review, the first PLO meeting, the 3rd CIN meeting. The Duty service do not hold cases long term and following your assessment and intervention period the outcome of this will determine the best team for the family to step across to.

You will have the ability to think quickly and be creative to overcome the complex challenges and issues you may face. You will have good interpersonal and caring skills which will help you to support and meet the needs of the children, young people and their families. Being able to be motivated to empower children and families is essential to support them to reach and achieve their own solutions and for assist in helping them make long term sustainable family plans.

Having good analytical skills is key to be able to analyse, risks assess and interpret information or situations to solve difficult problems or to develop solutions and plans.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Duty and Assessment Team in Wigan on an Umbrella Pay basis, offering a competitive rate of £40 per hour. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families within the community. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting assessments, managing cases, and providing support to vulnerable individuals, making a positive impact on their lives.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

Conducting initial assessments and comprehensive evaluations of children and families in need of support. Developing and implementing tailored intervention plans to address identified needs. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure holistic support for families. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records in compliance with statutory requirements. Participating in regular supervision and team meetings to enhance service delivery and professional development.

To be considered for this role, candidates must possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

A recognized Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work). Current registration with Social Work England. Proven experience in child protection, safeguarding, and assessment processes. Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills. The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a caseload efficiently.

In addition to a competitive hourly rate, we offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. As part of our commitment to staff well-being, we provide flexible working arrangements, access to training programs, and a collaborative team culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

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