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Social worker / senior social worker - family safeguarding social workers

Wigan
Wigan Council
Social worker
€36,000 a year
Posted: 28 April
Offer description

Who We're Looking For

Our children and young people have told us they want social workers who are:

* Kind
* Thoughtful
* Responsible
* Flexible
* Able to prioritise them and spend time with them
* Committed to helping them be happy and safe


Qualifications & Experience

If you are a qualified and experienced social worker who is motivated by meaningful practice, ready for a new challenge, and excited by the opportunity to help shape innovative approaches, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced social worker or newly qualified, we have a career pathway that will support you to achieve your aspirations.


Role Overview

Make a real impact in Wigan's Family Safeguarding Service, where experienced social workers can thrive in a collaborative, multiagency environment focused on meaningful change for children and families. With lower caseloads and a permanent, stable management team, you'll have the space, support, and leadership you need to deliver high‑quality social work practice.


Benefits

* Over 94% permanent staff across Children's Social Care stability you can count on
* Permanent Team Managers who offer consistent direction and support
* Opportunities to become a Practice Educator or Mentor with additional pay
* A clear progression pathway
* Our Aspire to Lead programme for those ready to step into leadership
* A full month every year dedicated to professional development, delivered through two practice fortnights


About the Role

Whether you are an experienced practitioner ready to step into one of our two Senior Social Worker vacancies, or an established Social Worker wanting to join a high‑performing, supportive service, you'll play an integral role in delivering high‑quality, relationship‑based practice.

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