Priority Candidates
Priority candidates will be considered in the first instance.
Eligibility
Staff currently employed by a school are not eligible to apply for this position.
Location
Wigan Police Station.
Salary
Grade 9, £39,862 – £45,091 per annum.
Working Hours
37 hours per week.
Contract
Temporary until 31st March 2027.
Our Commitment
We are committed to building a workforce reflective of our borough and fostering diverse teams where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.
Your Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker to join the complex safeguarding team. The postholder will utilise a strength-based, relational, trauma-informed approach to engage young people and their families. They will contribute to the Families First pilot and support children, young people and their families much earlier, to offer specialist assessment and support and prevent escalation. Responsibilities include completing WISE assessments, impact chronologies and contributing to team rotas, development days, and education across the borough. The postholder will work within a multi‑agency team, develop strong working relationships across agencies, advocate for the best interests of the young person and family, and utilise family network meetings to ensure continued support and safety for the children and young people supported.
About You
Highly skilled and experienced in working with young people who have a range of vulnerabilities and a distrust of professionals. Tenacious, engaging, professional with whom the young person and family can build trust and rapport. Dependable, a positive role model and organised. Confident in advocating for the child and family across settings, including education and placements. Excellent at noticing small details, piecing together information and assisting partners in building a picture of any potential harm or risk. Excellent written and analytic skills to complete comprehensive, child‑focused assessments that account for contextual factors and harm.
About Us
Wigan Council is an overall council of the year and part of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. The Progress with Unity plan is a home‑growth movement for the next decade, focusing on fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses while making our towns flourish. You will be welcomed into a stable, multi‑agency team with training, supervision, specialist well‑being support and benefits.
Benefits & Working Conditions
Flexible working patterns are supported where the service can accommodate them. The post can involve working from home, office or the community. Exclusive rewards and benefits are available.
Right to Work
Applicants must prove their right to work in the UK. The position is not sponsored.
Contact
For further information please contact Louise Toye at l.toye@wigan.gov.uk.
Information
Interview dates: Priority candidates – 4th August 2026, Other candidates – 5th August 2026.
This position is subject to enhanced disclosure procedures plus child and adult barred list checks. The employer is committed to safeguarding.
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