Children’s Social Worker – Fostering/CIC #000A16661

BA in Social Work or equivalent, Children, Children and Families, DBS - Social Worker, Qualified Social Worker, Registered SWE, Skills, Team Manager
Wigan
June 16, 2025
£32 - £35 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

📌 Job Title: Children’s Social Worker – Fostering / Children in Care
📍 Location: Wigan
💼 Type: Temporary (Full-Time)
📅 Start Date: ASAP
💰 Pay Rate: Competitive – DOE

About the Role
Wigan Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join their Children in Care (CIC) / Fostering Team on a temporary basis.

You will be working with children and young people in care, supporting them through key stages of their journey including care planning, placement with parents, and preparing for independence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of children in care

  • Develop and review care plans in line with statutory requirements

  • Work on placement with parents arrangements and pathway planning

  • Provide support to separated young people and unaccompanied minors

  • Undertake life story work to support identity and emotional wellbeing

  • Record and manage all casework using Liquid Logic

Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

  • Experience in children in care / fostering teams

  • Solid understanding of care planning and pathway planning

  • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice

  • Liquid Logic experience preferred

Apply Now
If you have the experience and passion to support children in care and are ready for your next role, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch with Rob at Semester Recruitment or send over your CV today.

 Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

  • Competitive Rates of pay

  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

  • Enhanced DBS completed.

  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

**If you would like to find out more information about this role, or the other opportunities Semester.co.uk have available feel free to click the ‘Apply’ button**

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