Team Manager - Duty & Assessment Team in Wigan, Lancashire

Team Manager – Duty & Assessment Team

Job Title: Team Manager – Duty & Assessment Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: Wigan, UK
Salary: £42.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing Locum
Working Pattern: Part-Time / Full-Time

Role Overview

An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to join the Duty & Assessment Team within Children’s Social Care at Wigan Council. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £42.00 per hour, with both part-time and full-time working options available.

In this position, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for managing referrals, undertaking assessments, and ensuring timely safeguarding interventions for children and families. You will play a critical role in overseeing statutory duties, guiding professional practice, and supporting staff development while ensuring the highest standards of child protection and service delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social work professional seeking to combine leadership, safeguarding expertise, and service development within a dynamic local authority environment.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible Working Options: Choose between part-time or full-time hours to support your work-life balance.

Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £42.00 per hour, providing financial flexibility and rewarding your leadership expertise.

Diverse Professional Experience: Gain valuable experience leading teams within a fast-paced statutory children’s service.

Flexible Working Patterns: Enjoy adaptable working arrangements that allow you to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments.

Ongoing Role Stability: Benefit from a long-term locum opportunity, providing continuity and professional stability.

What You Will Do

Lead and manage a team of Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, and support staff within the Duty & Assessment service.

Oversee the screening, triage, and allocation of new referrals, ensuring children and families receive appropriate services promptly.

Ensure statutory assessments, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries, are completed efficiently and to a high professional standard.

Provide reflective supervision, guidance, and performance management to support staff development and maintain high-quality practice.

Monitor safeguarding thresholds and make informed decisions regarding risk management and intervention strategies.

Collaborate closely with education, health, police, and other partner agencies to ensure effective multi-agency safeguarding.

Ensure compliance with statutory frameworks, including Working Together to Safeguard Children and local safeguarding procedures.

Manage complex safeguarding concerns with urgency, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.

Drive service improvement initiatives, contributing to audits, inspections, and the continuous development of the service.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).

Current Social Work England registration.

Significant post-qualifying experience within Children’s Social Care, particularly in safeguarding, duty, or assessment services.

Previous team management or supervisory experience within a local authority setting.

Strong knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation and statutory frameworks relating to children and families.

Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Why Work in Wigan?

Wigan is a vibrant town known for its strong community spirit, beautiful green spaces, and rich cultural heritage. With excellent transport connections across the North West and a welcoming atmosphere, Wigan offers a great balance between professional opportunity and quality of life. Working here means becoming part of a supportive community while making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

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