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Social Worker - MASH/IAA

Beautiful County | 6-Month Rolling Contract | Loyalty Bonus | Flexible Working | Expenses Covered Are you a passionate Social Worker looking for a role where you’re trusted, supported, and genuinely able to make a difference? This is an opportunity to join a well-established local authority in a stunning county location, where manageable caseloads, supportive leadership, and flexible working are the norm — not the exception. You’ll be part of a collaborative Children & Families team working within the Family Safeguarding Model to protect children, empower families, and deliver lasting positive outcomes. Why This Role Stands Out: Competitive hourly rate (flexible depending on experience) 6-month rolling contract – stability without long-term tie-in Flexible working – hybrid model with home working encouraged Supportive and approachable management team Manageable caseloads Loyalty bonus for committed service Expenses covered This authority understands that supported social workers deliver better outcomes. The Role As a Senior Social Worker, you will: Assess risk and develop robust child protection plans Implement safeguarding strategies using the Family Safeguarding Model Work directly with children, young people, and families to reduce risk Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to ensure best outcomes Maintain clear, high-quality case recordings You will have autonomy in managing your diary while being backed by a friendly, experienced team. About You Qualified Social Worker Registered with Social Work England Experience in statutory child protection/safeguarding Confident managing caseloads within a multi-disciplinary setting Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families Interested? Even if your CV is not fully up to date, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Email: nathan@leadersincare.co.uk Phone: 07401 281738

Social Worker - Intake & Assessment

Are you someone who enjoys managing their own diary effectively to be able to complete write ups in the comfort of your own home? We are currently supporting a Council in North Wales with great transport links to search for an experienced social worker - comfortable in all aspects of Duty and Assessment.  Expect a stable service with this position being their first agency hire in the last year, meaning you won't come into any surprises or having to pick up the pieces - allowing you to crack on without dealing with high turn over of social workers - a stable service to crack on and enjoy.  this role will be ideal for those wanting to settle into and secure a post going into Spring 2026 and through the festive months! What You Can Expect: Fair and flexible working - 2/3 days in the office with ample opportunity to work from home Understanding and stable management - consistent with supervision and support Stable service - no more picking up the pieces with people coming and going! Requirements: Qualified Social Worker Registered with Social Care Wales Experience in Intake & Assessment or statutory frontline children’s services If you're ready for a meaningful change and want to explore the Intake & Assessment opportunities available to you, call Nathan on 07401 281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk.

R&A Social Worker

Are you a confident and experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join a dedicated team, committed to delivering effective social care and supporting the Children’s Trust on its journey of improvement. This role offers a yearly salary of £47,664 £49,753, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation, creativity, and always puts children, young people and families first. Our client is a well-established Children's Trust, committed to continuous improvement and building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce. They promote innovation and creativity while keeping children, young people and families at the heart of everything they do. As an Advanced Practitioner, your responsibilities will include: Delivering highquality social care through confident analysis and decision making. Supervising and managing performance to ensure the highest standards of practice. Managing a complex and diverse caseload. Package and Benefits: As an Advanced Practitioner, you'll enjoy: An annual salary of £47,664 £49,753. A comprehensive 2day induction programme and ongoing training opportunities. Flexible working arrangements and enhanced maternity benefits. A supportive and inclusive management team that empowers you to make professional decisions. A local government Pension Scheme and heavily subsidised town centre car parking. 28 days’ annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 25 days. Employee discount schemes and an Employee Assistance Programme. SWE Registration paid yearly and up to £8,000 relocation payment. A £6,000 Recruitment Bonus. If you've previously held roles such as Senior Social Worker, Child Protection Practitioner, Family Support Practitioner, Child Welfare Specialist, or Family Services Coordinator, this Advanced Practitioner role could be the perfect next step in your career. If you're a dedicated social worker ready to take on the role of Advanced Practitioner and contribute to the improvement journey of a committed Children’s Trust, we'd love to see your CV. Don't miss this opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference to the lives of children and families. As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy at tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 07738196375)

Social Worker - CP/CIN

Child Protection Social Worker Stable Caseload | Low manager turnover | £37 per hour | 5* Google reviews For the child protection social workers who are due for a change of scenery and want to start on a clean slate, this opportunity may be the one for you. Whether you have experience in child protection, looked after children, or referral and assessment. A local authority in the East Midlands are looking for good quality workers to help them in the Child Protection Team, with a pay rate of £37 per hour. You will be holding a steady caseload of up to 22 cases, and this will be reduced greatly after your first month due to an influx of new starters that are due to start this next week. What’s also great about the role is the training that can be provided for agency staff, as the council are keen for you to further develop your skills to implement into everyday practice. Management in the local authority have been there longer than the furniture, which I find to be a very appealing aspect for social workers who are looking at longevity when choosing their next role. They  have a clear vison and its refreshing to see how they want to work with the Social Workers to overturn the challenges that most councils are facing in the current climate. Leaders in Care can offer exclusive rates along with a service that has received 600+  5* Google reviews – this means weekly check ins, support on your placement, and a market leading timesheet & payroll system that means Fridays are no longer a stress of refreshing your bank to see if your money is coming! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy on tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 07738 196 375).

Social Worker

Accommodation support | Hybrid working | Team socials | 5* Google reviews Experience a change of scenery for the summer. A local authority in the north of Scotland are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their upbeat service in their Children & Families team. Benefits of the role: Exclusive rates: £46 per hour Accommodation support Hybrid model Team socials You will be joining a social bunch who take pride in the work they put in, while taking time away from their desk for socials. Our exclusive loyalty bonus means we can pay above the standard rates for this selected council, with additional accommodation support if your planning to live away. Hybrid working will be considered of course, with managers wanting office working in the first instance to integrate the social worker into the team. After speaking with senior managers, its clear that everyone in the council shares the same goal with the same positive, its so refreshing to see! Leaders in Care have also received 500+  5* Google reviews – this means weekly check ins, support on your placement, and a market leading timesheet & payroll system that means Fridays are no longer a stress of refreshing your bank to see if your money is coming! If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy on tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 07738196375)

Social Worker CMHT Community Mental Health Team

Flexible Working | Loyalty Bonus | Supportive Team   Hybrid working is a huge benefit of this role and you will get to work from home for up to 2 days per week, giving you the chance for a healthy work-life balance and the flexibility to manage any personal/childcare commitments. Leaders In Care also offer an exclusive loyalty bonus, as we understand that Social Workers work hard in their role and contribute a huge portion of their time for the wellbeing of others - we want you to feel appreciated for the work you do. You'll be working in a clinical setting within a Community Mental Health Team as a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner reviewing packages of care and adjusting to the clients needs, along with holding a small caseload and supervising more junior staff. The ideal candidate will need to have the following: SW/OT/RMN qualification and current registration Diploma/Degree in subject related to Mental Health. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Full UK driving license If you think you could be interested, get in touch via the details below! Alternatively, if you know someone else who might be interested let me know, as we offer £500 per successful referral! georgia@leadersincare.co.uk 0121 651 1629

Social Worker - CP/CIN

Child Protection Social Worker Stable Caseload | Low manager turnover | £37 per hour | 5* Google reviews For the child protection social workers who are due for a change of scenery and want to start on a clean slate, this opportunity may be the one for you. Whether you have experience in child protection, looked after children, or referral and assessment. A local authority in the East Midlands are looking for good quality workers to help them in the Child Protection Team, with a pay rate of £37 per hour. You will be holding a steady caseload of up to 22 cases, and this will be reduced greatly after your first month due to an influx of new starters that are due to start this next week. What’s also great about the role is the training that can be provided for agency staff, as the council are keen for you to further develop your skills to implement into everyday practice. Management in the local authority have been there longer than the furniture, which I find to be a very appealing aspect for social workers who are looking at longevity when choosing their next role. They  have a clear vison and its refreshing to see how they want to work with the Social Workers to overturn the challenges that most councils are facing in the current climate. Leaders in Care can offer exclusive rates along with a service that has received 600+  5* Google reviews – this means weekly check ins, support on your placement, and a market leading timesheet & payroll system that means Fridays are no longer a stress of refreshing your bank to see if your money is coming! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy on tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 07738 196 375).

R&A Social Worker

Are you a confident and experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join a dedicated team, committed to delivering effective social care and supporting the Children’s Trust on its journey of improvement. This role offers a yearly salary of £47,664 £49,753, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation, creativity, and always puts children, young people and families first. Our client is a well-established Children's Trust, committed to continuous improvement and building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce. They promote innovation and creativity while keeping children, young people and families at the heart of everything they do. As an Advanced Practitioner, your responsibilities will include: Delivering highquality social care through confident analysis and decision making. Supervising and managing performance to ensure the highest standards of practice. Managing a complex and diverse caseload. Package and Benefits: As an Advanced Practitioner, you'll enjoy: An annual salary of £47,664 £49,753. A comprehensive 2day induction programme and ongoing training opportunities. Flexible working arrangements and enhanced maternity benefits. A supportive and inclusive management team that empowers you to make professional decisions. A local government Pension Scheme and heavily subsidised town centre car parking. 28 days’ annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 25 days. Employee discount schemes and an Employee Assistance Programme. SWE Registration paid yearly and up to £8,000 relocation payment. A £6,000 Recruitment Bonus. If you've previously held roles such as Senior Social Worker, Child Protection Practitioner, Family Support Practitioner, Child Welfare Specialist, or Family Services Coordinator, this Advanced Practitioner role could be the perfect next step in your career. If you're a dedicated social worker ready to take on the role of Advanced Practitioner and contribute to the improvement journey of a committed Children’s Trust, we'd love to see your CV. Don't miss this opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference to the lives of children and families. As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy at tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 07738196375)

Social Worker

 £6,000 Welcome bonus | Retention bonus | Learning & Development Big improvements have been made at Northamptonshire Children Trust over the last couple of years, as they continue to strive and deliver impeccable service to young people & families. From speaking with senior management its clear to see that they have the best interest of its workers, and now they are looking to build on what is an already thriving group of teams with a few more experienced heads to deliver aid in their Child in Care team. The flexible-working role comes with a salary of £37,884 to £41,120. Main Benefits: £37,884 to £41,120 £6,000 Welcome bonus Retention bonus Learning & development Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days holiday! 28 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays) Caseloads will be fairly distributed and the team have a sense of togetherness in which they dig in and work together. Managers are keen to have bums on seats in the office with hybrid working also a possibility. The trust are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve. This is a really exciting time to be joining a long term project that should see the trust transition into a local authority in the near distant future.  As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy at tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 07828497807).