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Eden Brown Synergy is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Qualified Social Worker to join the Duty & Assessment Service at Wigan Council. This is a locum contract offering a dynamic and supportive working environment for professionals with recent frontline experience.

???? Role Overview:

You will be joining one of five well-structured Duty Teams, working in a five-week rota, meaning you will be on duty only one week in every five. This role is ideal for social workers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy variety, and want to focus on short-term, impactful interventions without long-term case holding.

???? Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester

???? Contract: Full-Time, Locum
???? Working Pattern: Hybrid (Office-based one week in five, flexible working available)
???? Team Structure: Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner & Senior Social Worker support

✅ Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct timely assessments for children and families at the first point of contact
• Carry out Section 17, Section 47 and initial risk assessments
• Prepare high-quality reports and recommendations
• Coordinate interventions and support plans to safeguard children
• Work in partnership with agencies including schools, police, and health
• Transfer cases post-assessment to appropriate long-term teams based on outcomes

???? What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years' recent experience in a UK Duty & Assessment Team - Essential
• Degree or Diploma in Social Work & registered with Social Work England
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Confident in making threshold decisions and developing immediate safeguarding plans
• Excellent organisational and documentation abilities (Liquid Logic experience desirable)
• Ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with families in crisis
• Car driver with access to own vehicle preferred

???? Why Work with Eden Brown Synergy?

• DBS check processed and paid for
• Referral bonus when you refer a colleague
• Bonus if you secure your own role
• Twice weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant for end-to-end support

???? Apply Today

To apply or find out more, send your CV to Mayur Rabari at
???? m.rabari@ edenbrownsynergy.com
???? Or call 0114 700 3804 for a confidential chat.

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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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