Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team Sanctuary Personal

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team

Job Title: Locum Social Worker – Family Safeguarding
Location: Wigan, UK
Salary: £38 Hourly
Contract Type: Part-Time (18.5 hours per week), Ongoing

Step into a part-time locum role in the heart of Wigan
, where your skills will make a genuine impact. As a Social Worker within the Family Safeguarding team
, you’ll work 18.5 hours per week, supporting children and families across the community. With a competitive pay rate of £38 hourly
, this is a fantastic opportunity to thrive professionally while enjoying the flexibility to balance your life outside of work.

• Deliver outcome-focused social work that improves the lives of children and families.
• Implement the Family Saf safeguarding model, aligning practice with Team Wigan values
  .
• Identify risks and strengths to support children’s safety and long-term wellbeing.
• Conduct holistic, child-centred assessments and ensure children’s voices are consistently heard and acted upon.
• Manage complex caseloads with personalised direct work strategies.
• Partner with Early Help, education, health, police, and voluntary services to provide integrated support.
• Keep precise case records using Liquid Logic
  , maintaining clarity and accountability.
• Represent the council in court proceedings when necessary.
• Actively contribute to service development
  , sharing feedback and best practices.
• Maintain registration with Social Work England and uphold high standards of ethical and professional conduct.
• Manage data responsibly, complying with GDPR and data retention policies.

• Current registration with Social Work England
  .
• Ability to deliver child-centred assessments and work within the Family Safeguarding model.
• Experience in managing complex caseloads and collaborating with multi-agency partners.
• Proficiency with case management systems (e.g.,
  Liquid Logic
  ).
• Willingness to participate in service development and ongoing professional development.
• Commitment to professional and ethical standards in line with governing bodies.
• Understanding of GDPR and data retention policies.

Wigan offers more than just a place to work—it’s a thriving and supportive community with a proud heritage and strong values. Enjoy a mix of historic charm
, modern amenities, and green spaces. Whether you’re looking to grow in your profession or enjoy a healthier work-life balance, Wigan provides the ideal backdrop.

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