Social Worker

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Life Centre South

Salary: Grade 9, £41,177 - £46,579 per annum.

37 hours per week

2x positions

Temporary until 6 months from recruitment

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Wow. Just listen to this:

“Impressed with the ethos.” “Creative”. “I stay as a lot of opportunity for professional development.” “In Wigan you’re a social worker not a commissioner.” “I have a wealth of autonomy to support the individuals I work with.” “You’re positively encouraged to think creatively, innovate and do something different”.

These are just a few of the comments when we asked our Social Workers why they love working for Wigan Council. We know it can be a tough job, the most rewarding are, but our staff work in close-knit teams, fully supported to think differently and enjoy really getting to know residents so that together we come up with the best solutions for living their best lives. The way we work in a person-centred way, connecting with people and connecting with communities through our asset-based approach is renowned and respected nationally.

Our staff are as important as the people we support. We know happy teams make the best teams and so ours is a supportive workplace where you’ll be encouraged to develop professionally; we want to see you progress. So, if you aspire to be a Practice Educator, an Approved Mental Health Professional or Best Interest Assessor, Wigan is the place for you. Our positive working environment is epitomised by our commitment to protected, low, active caseloads giving you time to provide the highest quality support to people. With our offer of flexible working, we encourage a positive work/life balance. We have locations across the borough from where you’ll be based alongside your colleagues, and you’ll enjoy getting out and about working with residents as well having the opportunity to work from home where appropriate.

About us:

So, if you’re looking for a social work career within a highly motivated, well-managed and supportive team where you’ll enjoy a fulfilling role with high job satisfaction, then Wigan is the place for you. Wigan Council pride ourselves on equality, inclusion and promoting diversity within the borough as well as within our services who are fully focused on providing a friendly, positive learning environment.

We aim to be consciously inclusive and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed. We would particularly encourage candidates from a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background and candidates with health conditions or impairments to apply for the role.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

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.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

We recognise that on occasion candidates may use AI tools. Please read our applying authentically section below before submitting your application.

Please contact Samantha Rimmer, s.rimmer2@wigan.gov.uk / 01942 404105 or Deborah Roberts, 07917200102 if you would like any further information in regards to the role.

Interview dates:

Priority candidates 9th December 2026

All other candidates 17th and 21st December 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus adult barred list check

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