Role Overview
Our client Wigan Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Locality & Duty Team.
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.
Responsibilities
* Work on one of the 5 main Duty teams, following a 5‑week Duty cycle meaning you will only be going on Duty 1 in every 5 weeks.
* Handle cases of varying complexity. Duty service case transfer points include the Initial Child Protection Case Conference, the first CLA review, the first PLO meeting, and the 3rd CIN meeting.
* Conduct assessment and intervention periods and determine the best team for the family to step across to.
* Think quickly and creatively to overcome complex challenges and issues faced.
* Provide support to children, young people and their families with interpersonal and caring skills.
* Motivate families to empower them to reach and achieve their own solutions and assist in developing long‑term sustainable family plans.
* Use analytical skills to assess risks, interpret information or situations, solve difficult problems and develop solutions and plans.
Qualifications & Skills
* Good interpersonal and caring skills.
* Ability to think quickly and creatively.
* Motivation to empower children and families.
* Strong analytical skills for risk assessment and problem solving.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
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