Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance Leigh Town Hall Market Stret Leigh WN7 1DY Salary: Grade 12, 51,802 - 55,600 per annum. 37 hours per week Your role: We have launched the Family Safeguarding Model here in Wigan Are you passionate, creative and kind? We want you to come and manage one of our new multi-agency teams, who will work together with children subject to child in need plans, child protection plans and care proceedings and their families, to tackle the root cause of risk. If you are looking for a new challenge in a council who supports their workforce and has ambitious plans for the future, then this is the role for you The benefits of being a part of Team Wigan: Free parking Flexible and blended working, where the needs of all families, including your own, are met Generous annual leave entitlement Development opportunities and support with a strong CPD and training offer for social workers, leaders and managers Did you know? Each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, six Social Workers, a Family Worker, a Business Support Officer and adult workers specialising in domestic abuse, substance misuse and mental health. This is a perfect time to join us, with opportunities still to undertake motivational interviewing training, and as we are just about to launch our Family Safeguarding Model training programme. And guess what? OFSTED (May 2022) found that our social workers are positive about working in wigan and our managers are visible and supportive. In addition, Children s services won an LGC award (July 2022) for innovation. The judges found them to be passionate and impressive in the way they have creatively transformed our children s social care workforce. Don t just take our word for it Here s what one of our Team Managers, Terri, had to say about her experience of being a valued member of Team Wigan: Moving to Wigan was the best move I ever made. Wigan has embraced my creativity and given me permission to do things differently. We are listened to, our views are taken on board and we very much work in a learning culture. We are very true to our Wigan behaviours and the culture of kindness is real. The next steps: If you want to have a chat about this role, you can contact the lovely Kate or Carmen who will be able to answer any questions you may have. Just pop them an e-mail: kate.presswigan.gov.uk or carmen.elliswigan.gov.uk We also have our very own children s social care services blog if you would like to find out more about us. If you re ready to apply, what are you waiting for? Click the apply button and follow the application instructions. About us: Wigan Council has been voted Overall Council of the Year at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations. Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for TeamWigan. Wigan Council prides itself on equality, inclusion and promoting diversity within the borough and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. We invest in training and developing our staff, in a positive learning environment, and aim to be a consciously inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everybody in the community and would particularly encourage applicants from our underrepresented groups to apply. At Wigan, it is really important to us that applicants demonstrate our Team Wigan behaviours, and we do all we can to make sure that everyone feels like they belong. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process. To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Pease visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 16 th December 2024 This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check The employer is committed to safeguarding To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below: