Wigan Council

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Are you a passionate social worker who feels there could be a better way of working; one that means a reduced workload, better support for families and improved collaboration across services? Wigan Council recently introduced a new Family Safeguarding model - a way of working that is designed to enhance family support, help families identify their strengths, and crucially, keep more families together. ✨ What’s in it for you? ✨ 🔹Streamlined Workloads 🔹Multi-Agency Collaboration 🔹Better Outcomes If you're ready for a fresh, supportive approach to social work that truly makes a difference, join us at Wigan Council and be part of a team that's shaping the future of children's social work: https://bit.ly/4d4PK2V Read more about Wigan Council’s Family Safeguarding from our Practice Director for Children's Social Care here: https://bit.ly/3ymMn8i

At Wigan Council we know the challenges social workers face on a daily basis - from long hours to high workloads. Sandie Hayes, Practice Director for Children’s Social Care at Wigan Council explains how a new way of working aims to address this while also reducing the risk of harm to children.

We are proud to have been shortlisted for six APSE - Association for Public Service Excellence awards including : ▶ Best Workforce Initiative ▶ Best Building & Housing Initiative ▶ Best Community and Neighbourhood Initiative ▶ Best Climate Action or Decarbonisation Initiative ▶ And two Best Service Teams: Technical Services and Cemetery and Crematorium With initiatives including our staff Climate Change Training, our Housing Service Improvement Plan, and our Keep It Clean campaign all being recognised 💚 A huge well done to all the staff and teams involved!

Are you passionate about sustainability and driving positive change in urban environments? Join us in enhancing connectivity and improving air quality by applying for our new vacancy as a Project Assistant for our Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) initiatives. Find out more and apply at 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecRQMgZb

We have two Apprentice Support Worker roles we are looking to fill. This is a chance to earn while you learn and improve your knowledge and skills in placements throughout our Inhouse Support Services. 🔹 Why Join Us? 👉 Gain hands-on experience in Health & Social Care 👉 Support our customers with varying needs and abilities 👉 Assist with everyday life skills, mealtimes, housekeeping duties, and activities 📩 Find out more and apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dfqMTtDh

With the rates of both measles and whooping cough increasing after a fall in people getting vaccinated, Wigan Council's Director of Public Health Rachael Musgrave explains the importance of checking you and your family are protected.

Fantastic to see the progress on the former Civic Centre in Wigan town centre. This place is going to be amazing when it opens, offering state-of-the-art enterprise space 👷♀️ 🏗

Kick-off a career in fitness with Be Well and Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club! Earn a Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing with a FREE course at Robin Park Arena (ages 19+). Includes guaranteed work experience and job interview opportunities with our Be Well leisure centres… plus FREE Be Well membership for the duration of your course. To register your interest or find out more email [email protected]. Applications close 2 August 2024. Wigan Warriors College

Rosie and James catch up with sporting legends Ella Toone and Jenny Meadows on the latest episode of the Borough Life podcast! From reminiscing about the 2022 Women's Euro's to getting insights into coaching Olympic silver medallist Keely Hodgkinson - they cover it all - Toone in now 🎧👇 https://ow.ly/nUnU50SG8If