Appointee

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Salary: Grade 6, £29,540 - £32,597 per annum.

37 hours per week

Permanent

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:
Join a vibrant and supportive team where you’ll play a meaningful role in improving the lives of vulnerable residents across our borough. As the Corporate DWP Appointee, you’ll work closely with individuals in community settings, supported living, and residential care, ensuring their finances are managed with dignity, respect and personal choice. You’ll help people shape their aspirations, safeguard their income, and make sure their voices guide every financial decision. Every day brings the chance to make a positive difference.

About you:

You’re someone who cares deeply about people and is confident working with those who need extra support. With strong knowledge of the DWP benefits system and financial assessments, you’ll bring compassion, professionalism and a warm approach to your role. You’ll be great at juggling priorities, forming positive relationships and keeping things running smoothly. If you enjoy working in a fastpaced environment where no two days are the same, this role is perfect for you.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

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We warmly encourage informal conversations, visits or discussions about the role. Please contact Amanda Leyland on 01942 489567 or email Amanda.Leyland@wigan.gov.uk to arrange an informal chat, book a visit, or discuss upcoming assessment opportunities.

Interview dates: Priority candidates 1^st April 2026

External candidates 15^th April 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus adult barred list check

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