Social Worker – Duty and Assessment Service
Location: Wigan
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
The Duty Service in Wigan is made up of five dedicated Duty Teams and a Duty Academy. As part of our service, you will be on duty one week in five, with the support of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, and Senior Social Worker.

This is a fast-paced role where you’ll use your expert assessment and intervention skills to work with families at the very first stage of support. Our Duty Service does not hold long-term cases — instead, you will complete assessments and interventions before stepping families across to the most appropriate team for ongoing support. Case transfer points include Initial Child Protection Case Conference, first CLA review, first PLO meeting, and the 3rd CIN meeting.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out high-quality assessments and interventions for children, young people, and families.

• Respond quickly and creatively to complex challenges, making informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Empower families to develop their own sustainable long-term solutions.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for children.

• Ensure accurate analysis, risk assessment, and planning to safeguard children and support families effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Social Worker (with registration with Social Work England).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and interpret complex information.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with children, families, and partners.

• Motivation to empower families, enabling positive and lasting change.

• A flexible, resilient, and creative approach to practice.

Why Work with We Do Social Work?

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service – get paid more quickly.

• Twice-weekly payroll.

• Free DBS and compliance service.

• Your own dedicated, friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge.

• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK.

• Refer a Friend bonus – earn £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*.

• Find Your Own Job bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*.

We Do Social Work is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

How to Apply
If you are motivated to make a difference for children and families in Wigan and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic Duty Service, we would love to hear from you.