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Children's Social Worker
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 38 - 38 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Wigan
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Locum Children's Social Worker – Duty and Assessment
You must have a minimum of 2 years recent experience in a Duty & Assessment Team to be considered.
Are you a dedicated and experienced children's social worker looking for your next locum role in a fast-paced, supportive environment? Wigan MBC is seeking a skilled professional to join their Duty and Assessment service on a temporary basis offering £38.00 per hour (umbrella).
The Duty Service at Wigan MBC is made up of 5 dynamic Duty Teams and a dedicated Duty Academy. As a locum worker, you will be on duty one week in every five, giving you the opportunity to balance complex assessments with case planning and follow-up support. You'll receive strong support and oversight from a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner and Senior Social Worker to ensure high-quality decision-making and manageable caseloads.
Key Responsibilities:
Complete robust, timely assessments and interventions for children and families at the first point of contact.
Work with a wide range of complexity in cases including Child Protection, CLA, CIN and PLO processes.
Participate in a 5-week Duty rota – on duty 1 week in every 5.
Ensure cases are effectively assessed and stepped across to the appropriate long-term team following key transfer points.
Collaborate with families, partner agencies and colleagues to create safe, sustainable plans for children.What You’ll Need:
2+ years recent experience in a Children’s Duty and Assessment team
Social Work England registration.
Strong risk assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
A confident, compassionate approach to working with vulnerable children and families.
Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines.Why Join Wigan MBC?
Competitive pay at £38.00 per hour
Structured 5-week Duty rota for work/life balance
Access to strong management support and reflective supervision
Opportunity to work within a progressive local authority with a focus on best practice and innovationApply now if you're ready to take on an engaging, rewarding role with a forward-thinking council. Wigan MBC is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and you could be a vital part of that mission.
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