Fostering Social Worker in Wigan, Greater Manchester

Location: Wigan Council
Pay/Salary: up to £35 per hour
Office Working: 2 Days per week
Contract: Locum - 3 Months +

We are currently working with Wigan Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Fostering Team within Children’s Services. Supported by a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Wigan are seeking a Social Worker with solid experience to pick up a caseload and support their services effectively.

Duties

• Perform Connected Carers, Viability, and Regulation 24 Assessments as a Qualified Social Worker to explore safe family-based options.

• Act as a dedicated Fostering Social Worker, supervising and supporting Friends and Family Foster Carers operating under Regulation 24 to keep children within their extended networks safely.

• Deliver child-centred practice as a Social Worker, prioritizing safeguarding, placement stability, and emotional well-being while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

• Work collaboratively with social work teams, carers, and multi-agency partners to improve long-term outcomes for children.

• Use strong interpersonal skills and initiative to build supportive relationships and solve complex social work challenges creatively.

Requirements

• Professional Social Work Qualification

• Active Social Work England Registration

• Mandatory experience completing Kinship or Fostering Assessments

• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why Choose Sheldon Phillips?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are never just a number on a board - we create a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team ensures quick compliance and delivers a tailored service to help you secure the exact role you want.

If you are interested in this Social Worker role in Wigan, contact Emily Cooper at Sheldon Phillips today.