Belongings Support Lead

Position

Priority Candidates will be considered first.

Location:

Wigan Life Centre, South College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NJ
. Salary:
Grade 7, £13,215 – £14,742 per annum (part‑time 15 hours per week). We are on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough, fostering diverse teams where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and feel they belong.

You will work within the specialist Adult Safeguarding Team alongside Social Workers and Specialist Support Officers, handling statutory functions. As the first point of contact for service users, colleagues, managers and employees, you will provide advice and support on hoarding concerns, signpost to appropriate services, manage calls and messages, and support all concerns related to hoarding and referrals. You will also be part of community support groups for individuals who identify themselves as having excessive belongings.

Proposed working days are Thursday and Friday, but the schedule can be flexible.

You are an enthusiastic and committed practitioner, organised, and enjoy working in a busy team. You have experience of working effectively with residents and other service providers. You are passionate about creating positive outcomes for the residents of Wigan, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and maintain professionalism in highly emotive situations. You will support training and development.

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring guaranteed continuity of service. The Progress with Unity plan drives change over the next decade, aiming to create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents, and businesses. Wigan is an energetic council celebrated for innovation and forward‑thinking, and we are one of the few Local Authorities in the Northwest with a Belongings Support Lead role.

We have strong working relationships with residents and partner agencies.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme, regular person‑focused supervision, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment. You may work from home, the office, or the community depending on how your duties are performed. We also provide exclusive rewards and benefits to appreciate employee hard work.

To be appointed you must prove your right to work in the UK. Please check your eligibility via the UK Gov website. We are not a licensed sponsor.

For informal discussions or to arrange visits, contact Deborah Roberts (Advanced Practitioner, ) or Emily Thompson (Advanced Practitioner, ). Interviews will be held on Friday 20 February 2026 and Monday 23 February 2026. The role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Procedure plus Adult barred list check.