Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to join their Duty Service on a locum basis.About the Role As a Senior Practitioner within one of the five Duty Teams, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality social work services to children and families. The work is fast-paced and varied, with a clear focus on strengths-based practice to drive positive change. The Duty Service handles cases of varying complexity, with key case transfer points including: &x2714; Initial Child Protection Conference &x2714; First CLA Review &x2714; First PLO Meeting &x2714; Third CIN Meeting You will only be on duty once every 5 weeks, allowing time to focus on high-quality case management and impactful interventions. What Wigan are looking for &x2705; Qualified Social Worker Social Work England registered &x2705; Proven experience in children's social work &x2705; Strong knowledge of statutory processes and safeguarding &x2705; Commitment to supporting and mentoring colleagues &x2705; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced duty environment Why Join Wigan &x1F31F; Competitive hourly rate - £38.00 per hour &x1F31F; Supportive team environment with strong peer support &x1F31F; Flexible hybrid working model &x1F31F; Opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of children and families If you're ready for your next challenge, apply now to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team in Wigan