Children Social Worker- Duty

Qualified Children’s Social Worker – Duty Service

• Location:  Wigan
• Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour 
• Contract Details: Temporary 
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35

About the Role

Wigan Council, is seeking a skilled and fast-thinking Children’s Social Worker to join our Duty Service. This service is comprised of five dedicated duty teams and a unique Duty Academy, providing a highly structured environment for expert assessment and crisis intervention.

This is a fast-paced but sustainable role designed to prevent burnout. Wigan operates a rolling 5-week intake cycle, meaning your team will only be on active, front-facing intake duty for one week out of every five.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessments & Interventions: Deliver expert analytical assessments and risk evaluations for children and families.
• Case Management: Hold varying complexities of cases short-term. Case transfer points are strictly defined at the Initial Child Protection Case Conference, first CLA review, first PLO meeting, or the 3rd CIN meeting.
• Sustainable Solutions: Empower families using creative, strengths-based approaches to co-produce long-term, sustainable safety plans.

What We Look For

• Qualified Status: Valid social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Compliance: Completion of the Department for Education (DfE) recommendation compliance checklist prior to submission.

Why Choose Wigan Council?

• Manageable Workload: The 5-week rota system ensures you have four weeks out of five to focus on case writing, interventions, and administrative steps without new intake pressure.
• Built-in Support: Every team is heavily resourced with a dedicated Team Manager, an Advanced Practitioner, and a Senior Social Worker always on hand.
• No Long-Term Drift: Clear, strict transfer policies mean you hand cases over swiftly once initial assessments and short-term interventions are complete.

How to Apply

If you are an adaptable, motivated social worker ready for a structured and well-supported front-door role, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your current CV