Job Description
JOB-20240819-db742659
Locum Social Worker – Children’s Services – WiganPay: £35–£38 per hour (Depending on experience)
Sanctuary Personnel is seeking experienced Children’s Social Workers to work in Wigan on a locum basis. We connect talented professionals with local authorities that value their skills and experience—and we make sure the process is straightforward from start to finish.
Our goal is simple: to help you secure a role where you can focus on your work, not the red tape.
Benefits of working with Sanctuary:
* Exclusive assignments – Gain access to roles that aren’t widely advertised.
* Contract stability – We work closely with councils to keep our locums in post for as long as possible.
* Support for career moves – Thinking about going permanent? We can help you transition when the time is right.
* Dedicated consultant – Your point of contact will be someone who understands both recruitment and social work.
Requirements:
* Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
* Current registration with Social Work England.
* Recent UK experience in children’s services.
* Willingness to complete compliance checks (we’ll guide you through).
Why Wigan?
* Varied caseloads across safeguarding, assessment, fostering, adoption, and MASH.
* Collaborative working environment with strong inter-agency support.
* Opportunities to grow within a council committed to innovative practice.
We handle the admin, payroll, and compliance so you can dedicate your time to what matters most—supporting children and families.
Apply now to take the next step in your social work career with Sanctuary.