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Social Worker Mental Health Team

Flexible Working | Stable 6 Months Contracts | Supportive Team Culture   Looking for a social work role where you can make a genuine difference while maintaining a healthier work-life balance?   We’re recruiting for a rewarding Mental Health Social Worker opportunity, offering hybrid working, a supportive multidisciplinary team and an exclusive loyalty bonus through Leaders in Care.   Why this role stands out   Hybrid working, with up to two days per week from home Exclusive loyalty bonus to recognise your continued commitment Supportive, collaborative team culture where your wellbeing matters Opportunity to work alongside psychologists, psychiatrists and healthcare professionals Meaningful work supporting people experiencing mental health challenges   The role   You’ll provide person-centred social work support to individuals with mental health needs, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, outcome-focused care. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, have your voice heard and make a lasting difference in people’s lives.   What you’ll need   Social Work qualification Current registration with Social Work England Experience supporting adults with mental health needs Strong communication and partnership-working skills A compassionate, person-centred approach   Why work with Leaders in Care?   Exclusive loyalty bonus Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement Access to a wide range of social work opportunities Straightforward, supportive recruitment process £500 referral bonus for every successful placement   Interested?   Email: georgia@leadersincare.co.uk Call: 07828 873089   Know someone who could be a great fit?   Refer them to Leaders in Care and earn £500 if they are successfully placed.

Hospital Discharge Social Worker

£36 Per Hour | Full-Time Office-Based Team | Hospital Discharge Experience   Looking for a locum social work role where you can build strong relationships, develop your practice and make an immediate difference to people leaving hospital?   We’re recruiting for an exciting locum opportunity paying £36 per hour within a fast-paced Transfer of Care and Hospital Discharge Team. This is a full-time office-based role, ideal for someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit team, having easy access to day-to-day support and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals.   Why this role stands out   £36 per hour locum rate Full-time office-based setting, offering daily access to managers, colleagues and multidisciplinary professionals A collaborative environment where you can build strong working relationships and share knowledge in real time Range of benefits and dedicated consultant support Meaningful work supporting timely, safe and person-centred hospital discharges Supportive team culture, with development and wellbeing prioritised   The role   You’ll work within a dynamic hospital discharge service, supporting people across a 200-bed pathway to return home safely with the right package of care in place. The service provides an effective route for re-referral where longer-term support is needed.   You’ll complete assessments within 14 to 28 days, carry out six to 12-week reviews and contribute to a light-touch triage process. Working closely with healthcare colleagues, you’ll help ensure smooth transitions from hospital to home, promote independence and reduce avoidable readmissions.   What you’ll need   Social Work qualification Current registration with Social Work England Experience within adult social care, hospital discharge or Transfer of Care services Strong assessment, care planning and review skills Confidence working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment A person-centred approach and commitment to achieving positive outcomes   Why work with Leaders in Care?   Excellent locum rate of £36 per hour Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement Access to a wide range of social work opportunities Straightforward, supportive recruitment process £500 referral bonus for every successful placement   Interested?   Email: georgia@leadersincare.co.uk Call: 07828 873089   Know someone who could be a great fit?   Refer them to Leaders in Care and earn £500 if they are successfully placed.

Supervising Social Worker - Channel islands

Outside IR35 | Accommodation Allowance | £46.50 P/H | Channel Islands | Fostering & Adoption Location: Channel Islands Contract: Temporary Agency Contract – minimum 3 months, with potential extension Hours: 37 hours per week Rate: £46.50 per hour – Outside IR35 Start: Immediate start available Make a real difference for children and families We are recruiting an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join a dedicated Fostering & Adoption service in the Channel Islands. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to support foster carers, promote high-quality care, and help ensure children and young people receive safe, stable and nurturing homes. You will be part of a supportive team, working closely with foster carers, children, families and partner agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes for children in care. Key responsibilities As Supervising Social Worker, you will: Provide regular supervision, advice and professional support to a caseload of foster carers. Assess prospective and existing foster carers in line with fostering regulations, standards and best practice. Complete fostering assessments, annual reviews and support plans. Support the recruitment, preparation, training and ongoing development of foster carers. Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, foster carers and multi-agency professionals. Monitor and review care plans, identifying strengths, risks and additional support needs. Ensure the wishes and feelings of children and young people are central to practice. Maintain robust safeguarding practice and compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and local policy. Identify, assess and manage risk effectively. Contribute to fostering reviews, care planning, quality assurance and service improvement activity. Produce accurate, timely and high-quality assessments, reports and case records. Manage competing priorities while meeting statutory timescales. Essential requirements To be considered, you must have: A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration. At least 5 years’ post-qualifying experience in Children’s Social Care. Significant experience within a Fostering and Adoption service, including experience as a Supervising Social Worker. Demonstrable experience supervising, supporting and assessing foster carers. Experience completing fostering assessments, annual reviews and support plans. Direct statutory social work experience with children, young people and families. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, care planning and fostering regulations. Excellent partnership-working, communication, assessment and report-writing skills. The ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively to deadlines. A full, clean manual driving licence and willingness to travel across the Island. An Enhanced DBS certificate, ideally on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one. Contract and relocation support: Minimum 3-month contract, with potential to extend. Outside IR35  £46.50 P/H - Accommodation will be subsidised off this hourly rate Immediate start available. Staff accommodation is arranged by the service; rental costs are managed and paid by the agency on the worker’s behalf, with appropriate deductions arranged. Travel to the Channel Islands at the start of the assignment, and return travel at the end, will be funded by the service. Please note that mileage and other travel expenses are not covered. Apply now to take on a rewarding fostering role where your expertise can make a lasting difference to children, young people and foster families. Closing date: Thursday 8 October 2026, 5:00pm Contact nathan@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07401 281738 for more detail

Healthcare Assistant, Urgent Care / GP Streaming

Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Regular Shifts | Private Organisation   Are you a Healthcare Assistant with proven phlebotomy and ECG skills, looking for flexible, regular work in a fast-paced clinical environment?   We’re recruiting Healthcare Assistants to support a GP-led Primary Care Unit service. You’ll help deliver high-quality patient care within a GP-streaming pathway linked to A&E.   Why this role stands out   Six-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend Regular weekly shifts available, with flexibility around the days you can offer Primarily weekday evening and weekend work Opportunity to work mainly from one location, with flexibility across both sites welcomed Work alongside GPs and fellow HCAs in an established urgent-care setting Competitive rate, expected to align with Band 4 level   The role   As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll support patients redirected from A&E into a GP/HCA-led pathway. You’ll carry out core clinical duties, monitor and record patient observations, recognise deterioration and escalate appropriately, while maintaining accurate clinical records and working safely within your scope of practice. Available shift patterns include:   Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 10pm Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday, 3.30pm to 10pm   What you’ll need   Recent experience in a GP practice, PCN, urgent care, community service or similar clinical environment Demonstrable, recently used competency in phlebotomy/venepuncture and ECG recording, supported by practical observation and formal sign-off Experience of basic wound care and taking full clinical observations A sound understanding of NEWS2, patient deterioration and appropriate escalation Knowledge of infection prevention and control, safeguarding and clinical record keeping Confidence managing patients independently within the scope of an HCA role Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced service Confidence using electronic patient record systems, with EMIS experience highly desirable   Desirable skills include suture removal, steri-strip application, Care Certificate completion and additional primary care competencies.   Why work with Leaders in Care?   Access to specialist healthcare opportunities not always advertised elsewhere Dedicated support from a consultant who understands your sector Straightforward, supportive guidance throughout registration and compliance A personal, professional service focused on finding the right role for you   Interested?   To apply or find out more, email georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call Georgia on 07828873089.   Know someone who could be a great fit?   Refer a successful candidate to Leaders in Care and you could receive a £500 referral bonus once they have been successfully placed. Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Regular Shifts | Private Organisation   Are you a Healthcare Assistant with proven phlebotomy and ECG skills, looking for flexible, regular work in a fast-paced clinical environment?   We’re recruiting Healthcare Assistants to support a GP-led Primary Care Unit service. You’ll help deliver high-quality patient care within a GP-streaming pathway linked to A&E.   Why this role stands out   Six-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend Regular weekly shifts available, with flexibility around the days you can offer Primarily weekday evening and weekend work Opportunity to work mainly from one location, with flexibility across both sites welcomed Work alongside GPs and fellow HCAs in an established urgent-care setting Competitive rate, expected to align with Band 4 level   The role   As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll support patients redirected from A&E into a GP/HCA-led pathway. You’ll carry out core clinical duties, monitor and record patient observations, recognise deterioration and escalate appropriately, while maintaining accurate clinical records and working safely within your scope of practice. Available shift patterns include:   Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 10pm Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday, 3.30pm to 10pm   What you’ll need   Recent experience in a GP practice, PCN, urgent care, community service or similar clinical environment Demonstrable, recently used competency in phlebotomy/venepuncture and ECG recording, supported by practical observation and formal sign-off Experience of basic wound care and taking full clinical observations A sound understanding of NEWS2, patient deterioration and appropriate escalation Knowledge of infection prevention and control, safeguarding and clinical record keeping Confidence managing patients independently within the scope of an HCA role Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced service Confidence using electronic patient record systems, with EMIS experience highly desirable   Desirable skills include suture removal, steri-strip application, Care Certificate completion and additional primary care competencies.   Why work with Leaders in Care?   Access to specialist healthcare opportunities not always advertised elsewhere Dedicated support from a consultant who understands your sector Straightforward, supportive guidance throughout registration and compliance A personal, professional service focused on finding the right role for you   Interested?   To apply or find out more, email georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call Georgia on 07828873089.   Know someone who could be a great fit?   Refer a successful candidate to Leaders in Care and you could receive a £500 referral bonus once they have been successfully placed.

Adult Safeguarding Social Worker

Good Pay | Strong Team Support | Work Flexibility Looking for a safeguarding role that offers genuine flexibility around your day-to-day commitments? This supportive local authority is offering a hybrid working model, recognising that life outside of work matters. You’ll join an inclusive Safeguarding Team where experienced colleagues are on hand to share knowledge, offer guidance and support you in making a real difference. Why this role stands out   Hybrid working for improved work-life balance Competitive pay rates A supportive and knowledgeable safeguarding team Inclusive local authority environment Meaningful work supporting vulnerable adults in the community The role As a Social Worker within the Safeguarding Team, you’ll provide emotional support, practical assistance and advocacy for vulnerable adults, ensuring their rights and wellbeing remain at the centre of your work. You’ll manage safeguarding responsibilities, maintain clear records, contribute to team meetings and use strong communication and compassionate decision-making to protect adults at risk. What you’ll need   Social Work qualification Active Social Work England registration Safeguarding experience with adults Strong communication, record-keeping and advocacy skills A compassionate, proactive approach to supporting vulnerable adults Why work with Leaders in Care?   Competitive rates of pay Weekly check-ins and dedicated support throughout your placement Over 500 5-star Google reviews Market-leading timesheet and payroll system, so you can avoid the Friday payment stress A specialist consultant who understands the social work market Interested? Send your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828873089 to discuss the role. Know someone who could be a great fit? Refer them to Leaders in Care and receive a £500 bonus for every successful placement.

Care & Supported Housing Operations Manager

Care & Supported Housing Operations Manager | Multi-site leadership | CQC and housing | Service development Are you an experienced care or supported housing leader ready to oversee and improve multiple services? Hightown Housing Association is looking for a Care & Supported Housing Operations Manager to lead dispersed services across areas such as supported living, registered care, mental health, learning disabilities and homelessness support. Why this role stands out   Lead and develop several vital community-based services Manage and mentor Scheme and Service Managers Drive quality, compliance and service improvement Build strong commissioner and stakeholder relationships Support new-service development and tender activity The role You will oversee safe, person-centred and high-quality services, ensuring strong CQC, safeguarding, health and safety and contractual compliance. You will lead teams, monitor KPIs and budgets, manage referrals and placements, and support effective housing management, including voids, arrears and tenancies where required. What you’ll need   Experience managing supported housing, supported living or registered care Multi-site or dispersed-team management experience Strong CQC, safeguarding and quality-audit knowledge Experience with budgets, rotas and staff performance Confidence working with commissioners and external agencies Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification, or willingness to work towards it Driving licence, own vehicle and flexibility for on-call duties Why work with Leaders in Care?   A specialist consultant who understands the social care market Support throughout the full recruitment process Access to exclusive roles across care and supported housing Straightforward, honest advice at every stage Interested? Email: georgia@leadersincare.co.uk Call: 07828873089 Know someone who could be a great fit? Refer them to Leaders in Care and receive a £500 bonus for a successful placement.

Service Manager - Integrated Mental Health Services

Permanent Opportunity | Step up from Team Manager | Leadership/Development    I am seeking an experienced, compassionate and practice-focused Service Manager to lead three integrated community mental health teams:   Salary: £52,000–£58,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)   Older People’s Mental Health Team Working-Age Adults Mental Health Team Early Assessment / Early Intervention Team   This is a senior leadership role for a registered Social Worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for people accessing secondary mental health services. You will lead teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality, legally sound social work practice within an integrated health and social care setting.   Working closely with health-service partners, you will build effective relationships across organisational boundaries while ensuring strong social work leadership, professional standards and statutory accountability.   The role:   You will provide visible, supportive leadership across the service, enabling practitioners to develop their expertise and deliver confident, person-centred practice. The teams are office-based, supporting a collaborative working environment, shared learning and accessible management support.   Key responsibilities include:   Leading and developing three community mental health social work teams. Supporting practitioners to build on their individual skills, experience and professional expertise. Providing oversight of complex professional, safeguarding and statutory social work matters. Driving high standards of quality, performance, governance and assurance. Managing staffing, HR matters, budgets and workforce planning. Supporting effective roster and resource-management arrangements. Promoting strong clinical, professional and social work governance. Producing and contributing to quality and performance reporting. Leading service improvement and helping shape integrated mental health pathways. Working as part of the wider senior leadership team, responding flexibly to service priorities.   About you:   You will be a credible, values-led Social Work leader with experience of managing services within mental health, adult social care or an integrated health and care environment. You will bring:   A compassionate and inclusive leadership style. Strong knowledge of adult social care, mental health legislation and statutory responsibilities. Experience managing and developing multidisciplinary or integrated teams. Confidence handling complex professional practice issues and organisational change. The ability to think strategically while remaining connected to frontline practice. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with staff, partners and stakeholders. A genuine commitment to improving systems, strengthening practice and achieving better outcomes for people who use services.   This is an opportunity to play a central role in developing integrated community mental health services and supporting skilled practitioners to deliver excellent social work.   Join a team backed by over 800+ five-star reviews from social workers who value our commitment and support. Interested? Send your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828 873089. Know someone great? Refer a friend and earn £500 if they’re successfully placed.