Our client, Wigan Council, is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team.

Fantastic payrate of £38 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Undertake statutory assessments and interventions under the Children Act 1989 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Work directly with children and families to develop and implement child protection plans, child in need plans, and support care proceedings where necessary.
• Apply a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to support families in making sustainable changes and reducing risk.
• Collaborate with multi-agency professionals including health, education, and police to ensure coordinated and effective safeguarding responses.
• Facilitate family meetings and planning sessions to empower families in identifying solutions and building resilience.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records, ensuring all practice is compliant with relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
• Manage a varied caseload, balancing urgent safeguarding concerns with longer-term support and intervention.
• Participate in reflective supervision and contribute to continuous service improvement through feedback and learning.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!