About the Role:
Wigan Council are looking for a qualified Social Worker to join their dedicated Family Safeguarding Team.
There are roles which are Full-Time (37 hours) or Part-Time (18.5 hours) – Hybrid working flexibility to be discussed at interview.
💼Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality social work practice to improve outcomes for children.
- Ensure that practice is underpinned by Team Wigan behaviours and practice standards, and that the Family Safeguarding model is embedded in work with children and families.
- Recognise strengths, vulnerabilities, and attitudes to change to help keep children, young people, and their families healthy, happy, and safe.
- Ensure child-focused assessments clearly reflect the voice of the child and are reviewed regularly.
- Manage a complex caseload, regularly undertaking direct work with children and families tailored to address individual support needs and reduce the risk of harm.
- Build and maintain close working relationships with partners including Early Help and Prevention, education services, police, and the NHS.
- Maintain up-to-date, detailed, and accurate records of all cases through Liquid Logic and other recording tools, ensuring records are purposeful and jargon-free.
- Attend court as and when necessary.
- Contribute to the overall development of services for children and their families.
- Embrace opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your social work career.
- Uphold and promote the high standards of the social care profession as outlined by Social Work England, and maintain your Social Work registration in line with statutory regulations.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR guidelines by regularly reviewing data held and destroying information in line with retention schedules.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker
- Experience of working with children and families in need of help and protection, using a strengths-based approach
- Registered with Social Work England
- Eligible to work in the UK
Interested?
For more information on this role or to apply, get in touch with our vendor department who will arrange for a specialist consultant to get in contact with you:
0203 906 8670