Children’s Social Worker – Fostering

Locum Supervising Social Worker – Fostering (Children’s Services)
£35.00 per hour
Wigan Council

Contract:

Locum | Full-time

I am looking for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the Fostering Team at Wigan Council on a locum basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional with a strong background in fostering and statutory requirements.

• Hold a caseload of foster carers and provide regular supervision and support
• Undertake annual foster carer reviews
• Attend and contribute to all associated meetings including LAC reviews, strategy meetings, and placement planning meetings
• Complete relevant training and CPD
• Participate in fostering panel as required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England
• Significant post‑qualifying experience in fostering services (experience essential)
• Strong understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and statutory frameworks
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills

• Thursdays are designated office days for all staff
• Duty days are also office‑based
• Hybrid working pattern available outside of these designated days
• Supportive team environment with structured supervision

If you are a confident and capable fostering social worker ready for your next locum assignment – get in touch today and apply! Alternatively please contact me on (phone number removed) or email me (url removed)

Service Care Solutions offer a referral bonus of £350.00 – if this vacancy isn’t suitable for you but you know an experienced social worker who is interested, once referred and placed we can offer a fantastic bonus package.

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