Locality | Duty & Assessment | Children With Disabilities (CWD)

Frontline Excellence in Greater Manchester: High-Paying Flexible Roles in Wigan

Role: Qualified Children’s Social Worker

Teams Available: Locality | Duty & Assessment | Children with Disabilities (CWD) | The Hub

Location: Wigan Council

Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour

Working Structure: Hybrid (Flexible split between home and office working)

The Work You’ll Do

• Diverse Case Management: Safely hold and progress a mixed caseload consisting of Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Children Looked After (CLA).
• Court Arena Work: Guide cases confidently through the court arena, preparing analytical legal assessments, writing statements, and advocating fiercely for the child’s best interests.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Partner closely with schools, health practitioners, police, and voluntary sectors to build robust support networks around vulnerable families.
• Child-Centred Planning: Deliver high-quality, direct work that ensures the unique voice, wishes, and feelings of every young person shape their care plan.

Why Choose Wigan Council?

• Premium Earning Power: A top-tier market rate of £38.00 per hour, ensuring you are highly rewarded for your statutory expertise.
• True Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced working model. Wigan actively supports working from home for your administrative write-ups and assessments, allowing you to manage your own diary alongside necessary community visits and team collaboration.
• A Pathway for Every Specialism: Whether you love the fast-paced triage of Duty, the relationship-building of Locality, or the specialized focus of the Children with Disabilities team, Wigan has a home for your skill set.

What You’ll Need to Apply

• A recognized degree in Social Work and a current registration with Social Work England.
• Proven post-qualifying experience within a statutory Children’s Services framework (specifically handling CP, court proceedings, or complex assessments).
• Strong analytical writing skills and the confidence to represent the authority in court.
• A full UK driving license with access to a vehicle for community-based visits.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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