Social Worker - Safeguarding

Social Worker | Safeguarding | Wigan Council
£38 per hour (Umbrella) | Locum

About the role

You’ll hold statutory safeguarding cases and complete visits, planning and interventions at pace. Wigan’s approach places a strong emphasis on restorative practice — building relationships, being clear about worries, and working with families to create sustainable change (not just closing tasks).

Key responsibilities

• Manage CIN/CP cases and progress plans within timescales
• Undertake S47 enquiries, strategy discussions and safeguarding actions
• Prepare for / attend ICPCs, core groups and key multi-agency meetings
• Produce crisp, defensible recording and analysis
• Work closely with partners (police, health, education) to reduce risk

Benefits

• Clear practice approach (restorative) rather than constant “shifting goalposts”
• Competitive rate for safeguarding at £38/hr

Requirements

• SWE registration
• Recent safeguarding experience (CIN/CP/S47)
• Confident written work and decision-making
• Enhanced DBS (or Update Service)

Interested?

Emily Cooper | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com | 07745 200325
Referral bonus available for successful recommendations.