Qualified Social Worker, Family Help Practice Manager, Wigan
Client: Vitalis
Location: Wigan, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: e868ca9f9d34
Job Views: 3
Posted: 10.05.2025
Expiry Date: 24.06.2025
Job Description:
Role: Qualified Social Worker, Family Help Practice Manager
Pay rate: £39 per hour
Vitalis is recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Family Help Practice Manager in Wigan. As an Early Family Help Practice Manager within the Children & Families Department, you will support the Service Manager with operational delivery and implementing strategy. You will oversee performance, Human Resources, and Health and Safety within the service areas. You will lead and manage one or two neighborhood Early Family Help Teams, depending on locality size and demographics.
Working within a multi-agency framework and following the principles of ‘Progress with Unity’, your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting and developing whole age family help in line with Wigan’s early help framework.
* Coaching, managing, supervising, and supporting family help workers to engage children and families through an asset-based approach, achieving sustainable change aligned with the Strengthening Families Practice model.
* Providing operational oversight, quality casework supervision, and quality assurance to ensure high standards of practice.
* Promoting awareness and understanding of mental health and wellbeing among children, young people, and families to reduce stigma.
* Working in partnership to reduce health inequalities and support families in overcoming barriers to good health.
* Developing and delivering Continuous Professional Development for the workforce.
* Participating in thematic areas and deputising for the Service Manager when needed. Liaising with CYPS branches, the Local Authority, and other agencies involved in early help support.
Additional Opportunities with Vitalis
Discover exciting roles in Qualified Social Work, Housing, and SEND. We support your career with:
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We recruit across various public sector roles, including:
* Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
* Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
* Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
* Looked After Children (LAC)
* Children’s Social Work
* Adult Social Work
* Service Manager
* Head of Service
* Team Manager
* Assistant Team Manager
* Housing roles
* SEND roles in local authorities
Contact us today to explore these opportunities! Reach out at or call 07521053670 for more information.
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