What do our staff say?

Here in Wigan, we value everyone and will support your ambition and growth throughout your career.

This is what colleagues have to say about working in our teams.

Case Study

Billy is a Service Manager within Adult Provider Services, leading on some of the Council’s direct service provision for adults with disabilities. Here he explains how he got into adult health and social care.

Read more about Billy's experience.

Testimonials

"I’m a Registered Manager for our supported living services. I currently manage eight of our lovely properties, some of which are large models and some smaller, each property has its own team of dedicated staff who ensure our wonderful customers that we support have a full and happy life of their own choice. It’s true you can have a great career in adult social care. I started working for Wigan Council 21 years ago as a support worker in a residential setting, which was home to people with varied learning disabilities and complex health needs. I was involved in a move to a much more independent property that was amazing to be part of as some of our customers regained and learned many new life skills. After this I decided to take a career step and was promoted to team leader. I was thrilled to be appointed to the post and have never looked back! Having started by managing two small properties I then was given a great opportunity to manage Tanfield, which is a large residential property in Hindley.  We recruited a fantastic, positive, and highly motivated team which resulted in our lovely customer's living their best and happiest lives. It was completely amazing to see positive transformations in people; goals being achieved and supported to make their dreams come true. I was successful in getting the role of a registered manager three years ago, I'm totally committed and love my job, I reached my goal and so can you, come and join us, I’m sure you’ll love it too."

Kim, Manager, supported living service

"The best thing about this job is working with people and being able to make a positive difference to their lives. I started as an apprentice support worker at the council when I was 18 years old. This gave me the best possible start working at various bases with customers with varying support needs. I gained lots of experience whilst also developing knowledge through completing an NVQ level 2, enabling me to secure a permanent position. I gathered more experience working in different areas and taking on new challenges. I was successful in gaining a position as a market development officer and the extra experience led to me becoming a registered manager. For me, to work in social care you need to genuinely care about people and be passionate about supporting people on a journey to live their best life. If that’s you, come and join us."

Lee, Market Development Manager

Hear from our care team

• Meet Shauna (external link) - She started out with no qualifications and managing her dyslexia and ADHD. Now she runs her own home care company, Care Choice North West
• Meet Dayna (external link) - She shares her love of working as a care worker, describing how the role fits perfectly around her busy life as a mum of three and Balancing family and a rewarding career
• Meet Ashley and Lee (external link) - They're managers who share how you can come in and quickly develop a fabulous career working in Adult Social Care
• Meet the Team at Ash Tree House (external link)
• Meet the Respite team (external link) - Hear about the overwhelming reward you feel when working with the respite team who are there to give families a break from their caring responsibilities.

Read more about staff experiences, people working either directly with us or with our commissioned care providers on our Care to Join Us page.