Children's Social Worker

Qualified Social Worker, Children, Fostering, CIC
Your role will be to undertake connected carers assessments, Viability and regulation 24 assessments and also to supervise and support Friends and Family Foster Carers who are subject to regulation 24 to support children remaining within friends and family networks where safe, if they are unable to remain with their parents.  You will prioritise safeguarding and stability whilst ensuring practice is regulatory compliant.  You will be a child focussed practitioner with a focus on improving experiences and outcomes for children and young people. You will be a team player and innovative problem solver, able to work using initiative and have strong interpersonal skills to not only engage carers, but to build supportive relationships with colleagues.
This is an amazing opportunity to support our most vulnerable children and families. You will be a qualified social worker, who relishes the opportunity to work in a fast paced, creative and supportive environment. 
Here at Wigan Council, we believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we will ensure you have the right support and a positive working environment to deliver outstanding social care to children, young people and families.
Please contact Molly Rylance on or email for more information.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager