*Childrens Duty Team Manager #000AD3131

Wigan
March 5, 2026
£42 - £42 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, innovative, and creative team manager to manage one of our Duty Teams.

The nature of the work within the Duty and Assessment Service is fast-paced and dynamic. As a manager of one of the Duty Teams, you will work closely with the five existing Duty Teams to ensure effective service delivery. You will be on duty once every five weeks. You will be responsible for driving good practice across the service, supporting a team of social workers in managing complex and high-risk cases, and ensuring that safeguarding standards are consistently met.

Within the Duty Service we complete the initial Children and Family assessments in a timely manner.  You are responsible for ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time. The Duty Service hold a varying complexity of cases, families transfer points include the initial child protection case conference, the first CLA review, the first PLO meeting and the 3rd Child In Need meeting.

As one of our Team Managers you will have excellent knowledge of underpinning legislative frameworks and legal proceedings. You will ensure the delivery of a high quality and effective social work practice to support, empower and promote independence, strengths and assets of both children and families within their local communities.

Here at Wigan Council, we believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we will ensure you have the right support and a positive working environment to deliver outstanding social care to children, young people and families.  We value our social workers and want you to be part of the team where your voice matters, you are listened to and we thrive and challenge to ‘think out of the box’, by being positive, accountable, courageous and kind.

We believe that looking out for our young people and supporting families is a key priority for the future. Our children and young people have told us how important it is for them to feel safe, to have access to things that interest them and be proud of their local area. We want our young people to thrive, be proud to call the borough of Wigan home and see it as a safe and vibrant place to grow up in.

 

Please note: This is a long-term temporary position with an immediate start available — perfect for experienced professionals ready to make an impact without delay.

What’s on offer:

  • Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly

  • Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders

  • A desirable location with great transport links

  • A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

  • Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills

  • Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll

  • Enhanced DBS processing included

  • Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support

  • Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

Ready to take the next step?
Click ‘Apply’ now to express your interest in this role, or explore other exciting opportunities with Semester.co.uk.

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