Qualified Social Worker Family Safeguarding Service

Adult Social Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater Manchester is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for their Family Safeguarding Service. The role involves supporting families through Child In Need and Child Protection processes. Candidates should possess creative problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and good analytical skills. A personal consultant will assist with placements, and a referral bonus is offered. This position requires a commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Benefits

Personal one-on-one service from a dedicated consultant

Referral bonus up to £250

Double payrolls each week

Qualifications

• Ability to think creatively and solve complex challenges.
• Good interpersonal and caring skills required.
• Strong analytical skills for risk assessment and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support families on Child In Need and Child Protection cases.
• Work collaboratively within the family safeguarding service.
• Empower children and families to achieve sustainable solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Creativity

Job description

Qualified Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Service

• 14th Jan 2026 Wigan, Greater Manchester

Our client, Wigan Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Service.

The family safeguarding service consists of 7 teams; you will be supported by a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner and Senior Social Worker. We work alongside families on Child In Need, Child Protection, PLO, and Care Proceedings.

You will have the ability to think quickly and be creative to overcome complex challenges hund issues you may face. You will have good interpersonal and caring skills which will help you to support and meet the needs of the children, young people and their families. Being able to be motivated to empower children and families is essential to support them to reach and achieve their own solutions and to reck help them make long‑term sustainable family plans.

Having good analytical skills is key to be able to analytical, risk assess, and interpret information or situations to solve difficult problems or to develop solutions and plans.

Benefits of working with Remedy

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A personal one‑one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
Referral bonus – up to £250* per person placed.
Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Job Info

• Job Title: Qualified Social Worker – Family Safegu importance Service