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Social Worker - All Teams

Yorkshire Opportunities | Flexible Working | Supportive Leadership | Long-Term Contracts | Children's Social Work Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in Yorkshire? Whether your expertise lies in safeguarding, child protection, assessment, or children in care, these long-term contract opportunities offer the flexibility, support, and stability needed to focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Working across well-established local authority teams throughout Yorkshire, you'll benefit from supportive leadership, reflective supervision, and a collaborative working environment where high-quality practice is valued and encouraged. Package & Benefits £37 per hour, paid weekly. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Long-term contracts offering stability and continuity. Manageable caseloads focused on quality practice. Supportive management teams and regular supervision. Dedicated consultant support and streamlined payroll process. Opportunities across various children's services teams throughout Yorkshire. About the Service These Yorkshire-based local authority teams are committed to delivering high-quality services for children and families. With a strong focus on relationship-based practice, multi-agency collaboration, and continuous improvement, Social Workers are empowered to make informed decisions and build meaningful relationships that lead to lasting change. Key Responsibilities   Manage a caseload across safeguarding, assessment, child protection, or children in care services. Complete statutory assessments, visits, and care planning in line with legislative requirements. Build effective relationships with children, young people, and families to promote positive outcomes. Work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children and support family resilience. Prepare reports and contribute to child protection conferences, reviews, and court proceedings where required. Participate in reflective practice and team development activities. About You Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience within children's services. Experience within safeguarding, child protection, assessment, children in care, or looked after children teams. Strong assessment, risk management, and care planning skills. Committed to delivering child-focused, relationship-based practice. If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker, Child Protection Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, or Children in Care Social Worker looking for a flexible and supportive long-term contract opportunity in Yorkshire, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Leaders in Care today for more information or a confidential discussion.

Social Worker - Children In Care

Flexible Hybrid Working | Supportive Team Environment | Children in Care | Long-Term Locum Opportunity | Commutable from London If helping children in care achieve stability, security and positive outcomes is what drives your practice, this Children in Care Social Worker role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference while benefiting from flexibility, strong management support and long-term stability. Based in the Bedfordshire area, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner seeking a long-term locum contract within a well-established and child-focused service. You'll have the autonomy to manage your workload effectively while working alongside experienced managers who understand the importance of relationship-based social work. This role is ideal for Social Workers with experience in Children in Care teams who are passionate about delivering positive outcomes for children and young people. Package & Benefits Up to £38 per hour. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Long-term locum contract with ongoing stability. Supportive and experienced management team. Manageable caseloads. Opportunity to work within a child-centred and outcome-focused service. Collaborative team culture with strong professional support. About the Service This established Bedfordshire children's service is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in care. The team promotes high-quality practice, collaborative working and a supportive environment where Social Workers are empowered to build meaningful relationships and deliver effective interventions. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of Children in Care, ensuring their needs remain central to all planning and decision-making. Complete statutory visits, assessments and care planning in line with legislation and local procedures. Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families, foster carers and partner agencies. Prepare reports and contribute to reviews, planning meetings and court proceedings where required. Work proactively to promote permanence, stability and positive outcomes for children and young people. About You Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Previous experience within a Children in Care, Looked After Children or similar statutory children's services team. Strong assessment, care planning and safeguarding experience. Confident managing complex cases and working within statutory timescales. Passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. If you're an experienced Children in Care Social Worker looking for a long-term locum opportunity in Bedfordshire, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Leaders in Care today for more information or a confidential discussion about the role.

Experienced Adults Social Workers Wanted

Refer your friends, get rewarded | £500   At Leaders in Care we believe in rewarding social workers more for their work, be that with our market leading rates, loyalty bonuses or exclusive accommodation support for our workers who live away from home.   Not only do we offer the best rates when working for us, we also offer the best referral bonus on the market - £500 per referred friend. If you know someone who is looking for a new opportunity that you believe should be getting the best out of their social work role pass over their details and we will pay you £500 when they start their new job. Simple as that!   Our unique approach involves supplying staff directly to the teams who need them, meaning we do not operate through vendors or third parties, but directly with the hiring managers. Direct communication ensures your recruitment process is completely transparent - no more waiting for feedback to be trickled back or unnecessary delays just clear, honest and straight-forward recruitment.   If you are looking for a new role, or have a friend who you believe deserves a role and an agency that offer them more call Georgia Gaffey on 0121 651 1629 or email georgia@leadersincare.co.uk with your CV.

Fresh Starts In Stable Roles - Adult Social Workers

Ready for a Fresh Start? | All Wales Social Workers   Are you feeling stretched too thin, underappreciated, or stuck in a role that no longer excites you? You’re not alone - and you deserve better.   At Leaders in Care, we speak to social workers across Wales every day who are ready for a change. Whether you're searching for a permanent position or a locum contract, we’re here to match you with a role where you’ll feel genuinely valued and supported.   We offer: ? Competitive hourly rates ? An exclusive locum loyalty bonus for added stability ? Flexible working options to improve your work-life balance ? Opportunities closer to home to reduce commute time ? Dedicated weekly check-ins and ongoing placement support ? A market-leading timesheet & payroll system - no more Friday payment worries   With over 500 five-star Google reviews, our reputation is built on putting social workers first.   Councils across the UK are actively seeking passionate professionals ready to make a difference. If you hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Work England (SWE), we’d love to hear from you.   Send your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828 873 089 for a confidential chat.   Know someone who’s looking? Refer them and receive a generous £500 referral bonus if they’re successfully placed.   Your next move starts here - let’s find the role that works for you.

Adult Locality Social Worker

Loyalty Bonus | Home/Hybrid Working | Accomodation Costs.   You'll get extra benefits like a loyalty bonus and the choice to work from home or in a hybrid model. The flexible schedule means you only have to come to the office two days a week on rotation, which suits both managers and employees. You will also receive £150 per week for accommodation costs.   If you need time off, the management team is there to help you manage your workload. The whole team is supportive and dedicated to helping you grow professionally. With their experience, they'll provide guidance and resources to ensure you keep advancing in your role.   You will also be awarded with Leaders In Care's Exclusive Loyalty Bonus, as we like to give back to the people on the front line. We want social workers to feel appreciated for all the hard work they put in.   As expected you will conduct the below duties on a day to day basis:   Assist with statutory assessments for older people and clients with physical disabilities, adhering to relevant legislation and frameworks. Aim to reduce waiting times for new referrals and meet agreed performance targets. Manage complex long-term cases, including challenges like hoarding and non-engagers. Conduct six-week reviews and assessments of client needs and support plans. Perform Mental Capacity Assessments in accordance with Scottish legislation. Progress Safeguarding cases as required by the role and regulatory responsibilities.   To be considered for this position, it is essential to hold a social work qualification and maintain relevant registration.    If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, kindly submit your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk. We are excited to hear from you!   Alternatively, if you know of someone who would be a great fit for this role, please inform us! We offer a generous £500 reward for successful referrals.

Experienced Adults Social Workers Wanted

Flexible/Hybrid Working | Progression Opportunities | Various Roles Available Adults Social Workers. I'm currently on the lookout for experienced Adults Social Workers for various client groups across the UK. I currently have roles in Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Adult Community Services, and plenty more. I have a wide range of roles I'm recruiting for, from Social Work all the way up to Team Manager and even some service manager roles, meaning progression pathways are clear for anyone interested. Our roles offer flexible working hours, some home working, and exceptional/exclusive salaries. All our clients ask for in return is stability – this is why they are working with us exclusively to find social workers who are looking to secure a future for themselves, making sure that service users experience continuity and that the team can maintain a tight-knit operation. Leaders in Care can provide help with onboarding, supported by a service that has earned 700+ 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 07828 873 089. 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.