Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan Life Centre South
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ
Salary: Grade 7, £13,215 - £14,742 per annum.
15 hours per week
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Your role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Adult Safeguarding Team on a part-time basis (job share). You will work within the specialist Adult Safeguarding Team alongside other professionals including Social Workers and Specialist Support Officers, to meet our statutory functions. You will be the first point of contact for service users, colleagues, managers and employees. You will provide advice and support where necessary regarding hoarding concerns and if required signpost to the appropriate service. You will provide effective support to the team for all concerns relating to hoarding, referrals and handling calls and messages. You will be part of community support groups for individuals who identify themselves as having excessive belongings.
The proposed working days would be Thursday and Friday, but this can be flexible and discussed further at interview.
About you:
You will be an enthusiastic and committed practitioner who is organised and enjoys working in a busy team. Experience of working effectively with residents and other service providers is essential to the role. You will be a driven individual who is passionate about creating positive outcomes for the residents of Wigan. You will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills, more specifically the ability to always maintain professionalism when working within highly emotive situations. As part of the role, you will be required to support with training and development.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
Wigan is an energetic and dynamic council widely celebrated for being innovative and forward thinking, being one of only a few Local Authorities in the Northwest to have a Belongings Support Lead role. We have strong working relationships with our residents and partner agencies. We will give you a comprehensive induction programme and provide you with regular person focussed supervision to meet your well-being, training, and development needs. As an employer committed to its staff, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements and will be part of a supportive team.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
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Contact details for informal discussions or arranging visits:
Deborah Roberts - Advanced Practitioner 07917200102
Emily Thompson Advanced Practitioner 07557633758
Priority Candidates Interview date: Friday 20th February 2026
Interview date: Monday 23rd February 2026
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Procedure plus Adult barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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