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Learning Disability Social Worker

High rate for area | Hybrid an Flexible Working | Excellent Pay You'll be able to work flexibly in this role and have a couple of days a week where you can work from home, improving your overall work-life balance. Also giving you the opportunity to complete any personal/childcare commitments. You'll have the chanced to learn and grow, both personally and professionally, with a really supportive team. Helping you stay up-to-date with best practices and new technologies, as well as give you the confidence to take on new challenges.   Join a team committed to equality and inclusion for all residents. Ensure opportunities are not limited by disability or diagnosis. Embrace a strengths-based approach to care and support. Collaborate to bring resources together for maximum impact. Support working-age adults in achieving wellbeing. Focus on personal outcomes and individual aspirations. Leaders in Care can provide competitive rates, supported by a service that has earned 500+ 5* Google reviews. This includes weekly check-ins, support during your placement, and a market-leading timesheet & payroll system, eliminating the Friday stress of refreshing your bank to check for your money! To be considered for this position, it's essential to hold a Social Work Qualification and maintain registration with SWE. If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, kindly submit your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call me at 0121 651 1629. We look forward to hearing from you! Alternatively, if you know someone who would excel in this role, please refer them! We offer a generous £500 reward for successful referrals

Social Worker Substance Misuse

You will only spend 2-3 days per week in the office collaborating with colleagues and participating in meetings. Remaining time is dedicated to visiting service users in placements or community settings completing visits or at home. A loyalty bonus is offered within the hourly rate, as we at Leaders In Care understand Social Workers are hard working and deserve that little extra reward for all that you do. Your role includes advocacy to access essential services, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and ensuring accurate documentation. You will also supervise and mentor junior staff, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those struggling with substance misuse. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or related field. Experience in adult mental health, placement reviews, and rehabilitation. Strong knowledge of mental health legislation and policies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. If you think this is something you could be interested in - please get in touch! Give me a call on 0121 651 1629 or drop me an email on georgia@leadersincare.co.uk We also offer a referral bonus of up to £500 for successful referrals!

Mental Health Social Worker

You can work from home two days a week, giving you the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life. With flexible hours, you'll have more time for yourself while avoiding the hassle of commuting and rigid schedules. This setup supports a healthier lifestyle, reduces stress, and improves overall well-being. You'll be joining a team that thrives on collaboration and support, where your efforts will be truly appreciated. We believe in helping each team member grow personally and professionally, providing ample opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and advance your career. We’re looking for candidates with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience. In this role, you’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to provide assessments, treatment, rehabilitation, and aftercare for offenders and patients in need of specialised forensic services. Social work plays a key part in our holistic approach to care. Leaders in Care is proud to offer competitive pay, supported by a service that has earned over 460 five-star Google reviews. We also provide weekly check-ins, continuous support throughout your placement, and an easy-to-use timesheet and payroll system—no more waiting around on Fridays to confirm your payment! To be considered, you’ll need to have a Social Work Qualification and be registered with SWE (Social Work England). If this sounds like the perfect fit for your career, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call me directly at 01216511629. Know someone who’d be great for this role? We offer a £500 reward for successful referrals, so feel free to pass this along!

Assessment Senior Social Worker

Duty & Assessment | Career Progression | Longstanding Supportive Management | Hybrid Working | Manageable Caseload   At Leaders in Care, we are currently working with a highly regarded local authority in the Berkshire area for an experienced children’s social worker to join their well established Duty and Assessment team.   This is a great opportunity for the right person to join a council that really aims to provide a supportive environment for their social workers. This is done through opportunities for flexible working, meaning you can plan your schedule and manage your time how you see fit. You can also expect a hybrid working model so you aren’t limited to office working.   Further benefits include: Salary of up to £52,127 Super engaged management structure to provide quality support to you Close-knit team 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance Career progression opportunities      Our great relationship with this council mean we are always be on hand to provide support to you whenever you may need it, we want to do what’s right by you to ensure you are happy at work.   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 or any other role you may have seen in more detail. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

LAC Social Worker

Work from home encouraged - 1 / 1.5 days office based | Regular reflective supervision | Outstanding Ofsted    Seeking new opportunities in the South East?    We're currently looking for an experienced children's social worker to become part of a well-established Children in Care service in the South East.   This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join a tight-knit team with a highly supportive management structure. As an added bonus, a you will receive a competitive pay rate of £40/h.    With an outstanding Ofsted rating, working for this council ensures a strong working environment. You'll also have the option of seeking additional support from the enduring permanent management structure, should you require it.   We understand the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance, especially when dealing with complex cases, with this council, working from home is very much encouraged, so you can expect to be in the office 1-1.5 days per week, and the rest from home.   We are looking for a social worker who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is eager to be a part of this council's journey in providing the highest level of care to its service users.   In recognition of your hard work, this council provides the freedom to manage your own schedule. This allows you to effectively allocate your time for maximum efficiency, both in your professional and personal life.   As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.   To learn more about this opportunity, please don't hesitate to reach out to Chris on 0161 240 7897. Alternatively, you can send your up-to-date CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

Residential Support Worker - Outside IR35

Secure Home | Holiday Destination | Travel & Accommodation Provided | Outside IR35 | Overtime Pay    Residential Support Worker | Channel Islands   Are you looking for a change of scene, but what to continue to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families?   We are currently recruiting for a secure children's unit based in the Channel Islands who are looking for experienced support workers to work within a Secure Residential Children's Home.   Due to the nature of the role, and the complexity of the service users it is necessary for you to have worked in a secure setting previously within the last 3 years.   You will take part in sleep duties within the homes, meaning overnight stays, however this comes with the benefit of stand by pay (paying 0.25x your hourly rate) as well as full pay if you get called out - not to mention they pay 2x on bank holidays!   On top of this you will also we outside IR35 -meaning almost half the tax you would pay on the mainland, as well as paid travel/moving costs, and accommodation provided.   Due to the nature of the work you will need to hold at least a level 3 QCF in Health and Social Care or Equiv, as well as be over 21 and hold a clean drivers license.    If you would like to know more please contact Chris on 07897 024978 , or send your CV to chris@leadersincare.co.uk to apply

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.

Advanced Practitioner

Capped Caseload of 8 | £6k in welcome & retention | Flexible Working | Career Progression   Children & Families    Are you looking for some advancement in your career, but seem to be held back by your current employers need for your knowledge and skills – meaning you get the complex and high caseloads rather than the advancement you want?   Are you an agency worker looking to step into seniority, or a permanent member not getting the chance to step up? Albeit agency is attractive for many reason (we completely get it!), and staying put in a job you know is comfortable - but what can a change offer you?   These roles sit in their safeguarding team, which take the referral from section 47 through to permanence (passing over if the child needs more permanent support from the council to the CIC team).   You will sit closely with the TM, helping develop practice and supervise students and ASYE workers to promote best practice, with a protected caseload of 8.   Salaries range from £46,731 - £49,764 Locations: Cotswolds, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Forest of Dean, Cheltenham, Gloucester   The package includes: welcome payment of £4,000 an annual retention payment of £2,000 a relocation package of up to £8,000. Flexible working options generous annual leave starting at 25.5 days and increasing to 30.5 days after five years, and the ability to purchase 10 additional days per year provide added flexibility.   The Council is dedicated to providing timely support for every child, aiming to ensure a happy and fulfilling life. This comes from focusing on continuous improvement, embracing effective social work practices (systemic practice & relational approach), and empowering staff to have a real impact on children's lives. The team structure is carefully designed to support staff with manageable caseloads, including a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, and four Social Workers in each team.   Interested in making a move, and settling down in an authority offering long term prospects, settled in some of England’s finest countryside, send your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk or call on 07897 024978.   As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

Residential Support Worker | Channel Islands

Channel Islands | Support Worker | Free Travel & Accommodation | Supportive Home Management    Residential Support Worker   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.