LCS System and Partnership Training Lead

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Life Centre South

Salary: Grade 8, £37,563 - £42,123 per annum.

37 hours per week

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Your role:

You will be responsible for the design and delivery of end user systems training to our children’s teams and partners in the use of LCS/EHM and Single view, Children’s Portal, and any new adopted modules/changes, including production and maintenance of materials and organisation of sessions.

You will work closely with colleagues across different service areas to enhance the provision of the children’s services and develop the systems which they use, to ensure they are embracing the use of digital technology to deliver best in class care.

About you:

We are seeking someone with significant experience in the development and training of IT systems (ideally Liquid Logic Children's) and a working knowledge of children’s family help, social care, and safeguarding procedures.

You will have a flexible and positive approach to working within a range of settings, adopting strong problem-solving skills to a broad range of IT challenges. You will have effective communication skills and an ability to train and support others.

You will be part of the Quality Assurance and Practice Development Unit and have the support of colleagues.

About us:

Join our Quality Assurance & Practice Development Unit at an exciting and transformative time in Wigan Children's Services, as we prepare for the implementation of the Families First Reforms. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is fully equipped to deliver high-quality services to children and families.

In this role, you will support and promote the effective use of our case management systems, ensuring that staff can confidently and accurately record their work with children and families using Liquid logic Children's System (LCS), including the Early Help Module (EHM). You will also contribute to the maintenance and quality of pupil data within MRI Capita One.

We are proud to offer a flexible and hybrid working environment, supporting a positive work-life balance while enabling collaboration and professional development.

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.

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Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

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For further information, please contact Amy Rawsthorne, QA Manager on Amy.rawsthorne@wigan.gov.uk

Interview dates:

Priority candidates Tuesday 03^rd November 2026.

All other candidates Thursday 05^th November 2026

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Plus Chlid Barred List Check

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