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Calling All Wales Social Workers

Calling all Wales Based Social Workers If you're reading this, there's likely something you'd like to improve about your current job. What would you change, and how can we help? We're currently recruiting for multiple local authorities across Wales, offering various roles (including Child Protection, Referral & Assessment, and more) with some roles paying over £40/h+. At Leaders in Care, we work directly with local authorities, allowing us to tailor your job search to focus on what matters to you. High Caseloads? We liaise directly with managers, not third-party vendors, providing you with precise details about your potential workload.    Lack of Flexibility? Let's discuss your ideal working patterns. We negotiate terms that suit you, ensuring no surprises when you start.   Tired of short contracts? We'll offer you 6 months enabling you time to settle in and room to make an impact without the worry of 3 month rolling extensions! Our goal is to help you get the most out of your work, enabling you to deliver the best service to the vulnerable people you became a social worker to help. If you're interested, please contact Leo by sending your CV to leo@leadersincare.co.uk or call 0161 249 8195. Know someone who might be a fit? We offer a market-leading referral fee of £500 per placement. Just reach out! Requirements: Registration with Social Care Wales Social Care Qualification

Locality Social Worker | Court Team

Great Work/Life Balance | Supportive Management & Team  | Long Standing contracts  Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, where your actions can directly shape a child’s future?  If so, we are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker with 3+ Years post qualification experience to join  a locality court team based in South Wales. This is a great chance to join an established and stable team combined with both short and long term manageable cases. You will be working directly with children & families to assess needs, offer guidance, and implement care plans. Furthermore, you will be providing support through complex child care proceedings, ensuring the welfare and safety of the child is at the forefront of all decisions.  Benefits:  Huge Flexibility: There is scope for a 4 day working week and condensed hours if wanted.  Variety of Experience: Work across diverse cases, expanding your skills and experience in children’s services. Quick Start: Fast-track your application and start making a difference right away, they will however wait up to 4 weeks for the right person  Manageable Caseloads: Mixed caseload which is manageable across an experienced and supportive team and a manager who used to have a stressful caseload so understands the pressures Supportive Management & Team: Experienced team around you to support and grow.  This is a good rated council who offer flexible working to help balance work and personal life. This role is a great opportunity to establish and develop your skill set by being around supportive social workers and truly making a huge difference to peoples lives. As this is a statutory role you are required to have a Social Work qualification and full registration to Social Care Wales Or if you'd like more info on how Leaders in Care can support you, call Nathan on 07401281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk

Family Support Worker

Residential Setting | Supoportive management | Training and development opportunities | Family Support    Family Support Worker - £13.50-£15.00 Depending on experience  Hours: Flexible – full-time, 36 hours / week   We’re looking for caring and reliable people to support families in a residential children's service based in Bournemouth. You will be supervise family contact sessions, support parents in a residential assessment centre, or provide practical and emotional help to families at home or in the community. You will be working closely with families, keeping accurate records, and supporting safeguarding and assessment work.   The ideal candidate will be compassionate, patient, and motivated to help families achieve positive change. You can build trusting relationships, communicate well, and work flexibly. Experience in family support, social care or similar work is desireable, but full training is provided.   Further Benefits: Supportive, trauma-informed workplace Full induction and ongoing training Regular reflective supervision Career development opportunities Access to wellbeing and EAP support Competitive pay - £13.50-£15/h   For this role, an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desireable. But not to worry, if you don't have this but are willing to work towards it, you will still be considered.   If you would like any further information call Chris on 07897 024978. Or to apply just email an up to date CV over to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

Social Worker | I&A Team

 Work in the Capital | Progress you Career | Flexi Working | Stable Service – Locality   Are you wanting to settle into a team where social workers aren’t coming and going leaving you to pick up the pieces? Spread across 3 locations across the City (St Mellons over in the East, Fairwater in the North and Cardiff Bay) you will find opportunities to join Cardiff’s Locality Service which covers Safeguarding and Children Looked After. In these area you will serve as Frontline support for children and young people – focusing on planning and effective intervention and engagement to provide direct support to achieve best outcomes. Cardiff take a restorative practice approach – partnering with families and multi-agency colleagues to support, tackle and address any concerns. What’s in it for you? Flexi scheme – work towards a schedule that suits you and your needsHybrid working – deliver your role with a mixture of home and office working Annual leave – starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days after 5 years and the option to buy more leave! Pension fund – build up your pension via the Local Gov Pension Scheme offering secure and flexible pension Cardiff is a great area to work in boasting great transport links, amazing culture and an Local Authority committed to best outcomes for the communities it serves. You will need a valid Social Care Wales registration and Social Work Qualification to be consider – your application will not be progressed without these mandatory documents. If you would like to know more, send your CV to leo@leadersincare.co.uk, or call 07893 947 799. If the role isn’t for you, but you know a friend or colleague looking for a change, we are offering a market-leading referral fee of £500 per placement. All you have to do is reach out!

Safeguarding Social Worker

Stable 6-month contract | Outstanding Ofsted | Flexible working arrangements always considered | Supportive management Looking for a new high paying agency role?  At Leaders in Care, we are currently working with a highly regarded local authority based on the South Coast for a Child and Family Assessment Team. Pay rate - £42/h - which has been topped up by our exclusive loyalty bonus! This is a great opportunity for the right person to join a council that really aims to provide a ‘non pressure’ environment for their social workers. This is done through opportunities for flexible working, meaning you can plan your own diary and won’t by limited to office working, allowing you to manage your time more effectively.  In this role, you will be responsible for conducting assessments and providing support to families in need. Benefits include: Regular reflective supervision - ensuring continuous development  Hybrid working model Long-term stable contracts available  Flexible working – plan your own diary. Super engaged management structure to provide quality support to you Outstanding Ofsted  Our unique approach to agency work means we will always be on hand to provide ongoing support whenever you may need it, we want to do what’s right by you to ensure you are happy for the entirety of your time at work with us.#   As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.   To apply, simply email your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk. Alternatively, please call Chris on 0161 240 7897 to discuss this opportunity in more detail. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Social Worker | Children with Disabilities

Flexible Working | Working from home encouraged | Loyalty Bonus | Supportive Management | 6 month rolling contract If you enjoy direct work with children this role is ideal for you! Over in Merseyside there's a team that covers and supports Care Experienced Children - a team dedicated to best outcomes for children within care whether that's residential or within care settings.   You will be working with children who are in a long term care arrangements, managing care proceedings following the first hearing, meaning you will need experience of doing a variety of court work, including writing statements and plans and progress reunification plans, adoption etc So what are the benefits for you? We understand the importance of work-life balance therefore alongside dealing with complex cases, working from home is encouraged, you will be working with a fast paced team however these authorities allow you to work around a personal schedule! Alongside this you will be getting a quality of service with Leaders in Care offering weekly check ins to make sure the role is exactly what is offered to you, even check google to show that we offer a 5* service.  If this role interests you, please get in contact with Leo, send your CV to leo@leadersincare.co.uk , or call on 0161 249 8195!  If the role is not for you, but perhaps a friend or colleague looking for a change, we are offering market leading referral fee of £500 per placement - all you have to do is reach out!3 As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

Residential Support Worker - Outside IR35

Residential Childcare | 20% Tax | Free Travel & Accommodation | Supportive Home Management    Experienced Support Workers    This is your chance to join a highly regarded council in the Channel Islands, as a residential support worker, for a great pay rate of £22.50/h. This role is outside IR35, meaning an increase in your take home pay, you will also get travel and accommodation paid for.   In this role, you will be supporting young people with personal care in residential settings. You will also be joining a really strong close-knit team that are supervised by a longstanding and supportive management structure.   This role requires you to have completed an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, as well as holding a full and clean driver’s licence.   If you would like any further information call Chris on 0161 240 7897. Or to apply just email an up to date CV over to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

Social Worker - Child Protection

Stable Long-Term Contract | Strong Management Support | High Referral Bonus | Flexible Working | Court Work We are currently working with a large, well-established local authority in the North West that is looking to strengthen its Child Protection team. This authority is committed to delivering high-quality services and has built a reputation for strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and investing in its workforce. This is a great opportunity for experienced Social Workers who want to be part of a fast-paced but well-supported Child Protection service that places the safety and welfare of children at the heart of practice. You will manage a caseload of complex child protection cases, complete assessments, attend case conferences, and work closely with multi-agency partners. Key Benefits: Strong and visible management team providing consistent support Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance Long-term contracts (12+ months) for security and consistency Competitive rates of pay reflective of experience £500 referral bonus if you recommend a suitable colleague Access to future roles before they go to market Regular contact from Leaders in Care to ensure well-being and support A structured, high-performing service with clear processes About You: Qualified Social Worker Fully registered with Social Work England Recent frontline experience in Child Protection Confident managing complex cases, assessments, and legal proceedings Strong understanding of statutory frameworks and safeguarding practice If you’re an experienced Child Protection Social Worker ready to make an impact in a high-performing North West authority, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential chat or more information, contact Nathan: Call: 07401 281738 Email: nathan@leadersincare.co.uk Stable Long-Term Contract | Strong Management Support | High Referral Bonus | Flexible Working | Court Work We are currently working with a large, well-established local authority in the North West that is looking to strengthen its Child Protection team. This authority is committed to delivering high-quality services and has built a reputation for strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and investing in its workforce. This is a great opportunity for experienced Social Workers who want to be part of a fast-paced but well-supported Child Protection service that places the safety and welfare of children at the heart of practice. You will manage a caseload of complex child protection cases, complete assessments, attend case conferences, and work closely with multi-agency partners. Key Benefits: Strong and visible management team providing consistent support Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance Long-term contracts (12+ months) for security and consistency Competitive rates of pay reflective of experience £500 referral bonus if you recommend a suitable colleague Access to future roles before they go to market Regular contact from Leaders in Care to ensure well-being and support A structured, high-performing service with clear processes About You: Qualified Social Worker Fully registered with Social Work England Recent frontline experience in Child Protection Confident managing complex cases, assessments, and legal proceedings Strong understanding of statutory frameworks and safeguarding practice If you’re an experienced Child Protection Social Worker ready to make an impact in a high-performing North West authority, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential chat or more information, contact Nathan: Call: 07893 947799 Email: leo@leadersincare.co.uk

Social Workers in the Northwest Required!

Calling all social workers in the North West!  Tired of being thrown into a contract with little or no support? Is it you bringing jobs to your agency with nothing in return? Here at Leaders in Care we work differently to any other agency, and we endeavour to support and supplement our social workers in contracts wherever possible! Across the Northwest, Leaders in Care have access to several roles in several different authorities, where you can take advantage of our exclusive rates and loyalty bonus. Leaders in Care won’t submit your CV and forget about you, we have one to one conversations with decision makers to ensure the role is just a good fit for you as you are for them – meaning flexibility is negotiated off the bat with 6 months contracts offered, condensed working weeks available or even part time hours and job shares available to work around your needs! Dedicated, experienced Consultant Access to the best Jobs and working patterns Continued supported in Contracts If you are a social worker based in the Northwest there is no better time to get in touch and connect with us, we’re keen to reach out to as many social workers in the area as possible to share what we can do for you in your next role and the support we offer therein! If you would like to know more, send your CV to leo@leadersincare.co.uk , or call on 0161 249 8195 If the role is not for you, but perhaps a friend or colleague looking for a change, we are offering market leading referral fee of £500 per placement - all you have to do is reach out! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England