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Best Interest Assessments

Best Interest Assessor (BIA) | Inside IR35 | Paid Per Assessment | Hybrid Working   Work flexibly while making a real impact. This hybrid opportunity allows you to manage your own schedule around assessments, supporting a healthy work–life balance while delivering high-quality outcomes for vulnerable adults.   This well-regarded local authority is known for valuing and retaining experienced interim staff, offering a stable and supportive working environment. With consistent workflow and a minimum 6-month engagement, you can focus on delivering thorough, person-centred assessments without the uncertainty often associated with short-term contracts.   Join a collaborative and professional team where your expertise as a Best Interest Assessor is respected and your contributions directly influence positive outcomes. You’ll work alongside dedicated practitioners and partner agencies to uphold the principles of the Mental Capacity Act and ensure individuals’ rights and freedoms are protected.   Key Responsibilities:   Conduct Best Interests Assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Complete high-quality, legally robust reports within agreed timescales. Work closely with individuals, families, care providers, and professionals to ensure person-centred decision-making. Liaise with partner agencies to coordinate comprehensive and lawful care planning. Maintain accurate and timely case recordings in line with local authority standards.   Requirements:   Qualified Social Worker (or relevant professional qualification eligible to practice as a BIA). Accredited Best Interest Assessor. Current registration with Social Work England (SWE). Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, and relevant case law.   Leaders in Care offer competitive rates per assessment (Inside IR35), backed by a service recognised with over 500 5? Google reviews. You’ll benefit from weekly check-ins, ongoing placement support, and a streamlined payroll system designed to ensure prompt and reliable payment.   If this opportunity aligns with your experience and availability, please send your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828 873089 for a confidential discussion.   Know someone suitable? We offer a generous £500 referral bonus for successful recommendation

Stable 6 Month Contracts - Adult Social Workers

At Leaders in Care, we hear it all the time - social workers feeling undervalued and overwhelmed. Sound familiar We’re here to change that. Our mission is to match you with a role that truly fits your needs and priorities. Whether you’re seeking a permanent position or locum work, we have opportunities designed to make you feel appreciated and supported. To show our commitment, we offer our locum social workers an exclusive loyalty bonus - on top of competitive hourly rates - because we believe stability and satisfaction help you give your best to those you support. Across the UK, councils are looking for passionate social workers to make a real difference in their communities. Whatever your priorities - flexible hours, a shorter commute, or a better work-life balance - we’ll go the extra mile to find the right fit for you. With over 700 five-star Google reviews, Leaders in Care is proud to offer an award-winning service that includes:   Weekly check-ins and continuous support during your placement A market-leading timesheet and payroll system - say goodbye to Friday payment stress! Competitive pay rates and reliable communication every step of the way To be considered, you must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with SWE. If this sounds like the right next step for you, send your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828 873 089. We’d love to hear from you! And if you know someone perfect for the role, refer them - you could earn a £500 referral bonus when they’re successfully placed.

Adults Learning Disabilities Social Worker

Flexible Working | Outstanding Benefits | Great Annual Leave Package A generous salary of £36,000 - £45,000 is offered to successful candidates based on their experience, along with up to 31 days of annual leave. You will also be able to take full advantage of eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. ou can achieve the work-life balance you've always wanted. The council places huge commitment on providing ample time for relaxation and personal pursuits means you can enjoy life outside of work to the fullest. Your work-life balance is of great value to this Council. They offer a flexible working approach that blends remote and office-based work for most roles. This flexibility empowers you to tailor your work environment to your needs, ensuring you can maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life. You will also be offered numerous career development opportunities through a range of training courses and learning methods. You'll have the chance to continuously expand your skill set, climb the career ladder, and reach your full potential. Reduce the financial stress of commuting with our interest-free season ticket loan. You can repay it over three or ten months, making your daily journey to work more affordable and convenient. ou’ll also be offered an excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This benefit ensures that your future is financially secure, allowing you to enjoy your retirement with peace of mind. By joining, you will invest in your long-term financial well-being. You’ll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program for advice and counselling services, and this also accessible for your family members too. As an added benefit towards your physical and emotional wellbeing, the council also offers discounts to Health and Leisure centers and a tax-free bike option for cycling to work. Your approach will be grounded in the principles of personalisation and a strengths-based methodology, empowering individuals to achieve their highest level of independence. You will be developing support plans through collaborative efforts with service users, ensuring the best value and fostering community inclusion. Additionally, you'll be tasked with the management of complex caseloads and stepping into frontline duty responsibilities, making a profound impact on the lives of those who rely on our services. Join us in making a positive difference every day. If you think this is something you could be interested in, please get in touch via the details below! I look forward to hearing from you. georgia@leadersincare.co.uk 0121 651 1629 As this is a statuatary role you must be registered with SWE and have a Social Work Degree.

Advanced Practitioner | Children & Families

Capped Caseload | £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.

Turnaround Manager

Stabilise challenging homes | Lead change with autonomy | Make a lasting impact | Child-centred leadership Are you an experienced children’s residential leader who thrives in challenge and change? This Turnaround Manager role in the West Midlands gives you the opportunity to take decisive leadership of a home requiring stabilisation and improvement. You will lead with confidence, embedding high-quality, trauma-informed practice while placing children’s safety, welfare, and voice at the heart of everything you do. You will have real operational autonomy to influence culture, improve standards, and make a visible difference to children’s lives in a structured, supportive environment. Package & Benefits • Salary negotiable, reflecting experience and expertise. • Six-month fixed-term contract. • Trusted leadership role with operational authority and autonomy. About the Company You will join a children’s residential service committed to high-quality care, safeguarding, and sustainable improvement. The environment values professional expertise, clear governance, and child-focused leadership. Key Responsibilities • Act as senior safeguarding lead and ensure all children are safe, protected, and supported. • Take immediate responsibility for regulatory compliance, inspection follow-up, and improvement plans. • Lead and stabilise staff, rotas, supervision, and daily operations. • Embed quality assurance, governance, and robust recording systems. About You • Significant experience managing children’s residential homes and delivering turnarounds. • Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted frameworks. • Proven safeguarding expertise and confident decision-making under pressure. If you want to make a real impact, lead with confidence, and be supported in delivering lasting improvements, contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.

Social Worker - MASH Team

Non-caseholding | Flexible Working | Supportive Senior Management | Easily commutable from North London and East England   Looking for a new challenge? If you're looking for a Non-caseholding role where office hours are flexibile, this could be a great fit for you!   Front Door - £38/h    Do you enjoy fast paced work? Working with partners to ensure swift assessments at the very front door of children’s services? Then the MASH team could be the perfect fit. Benefits to you: Great pay - £38/h Flexible working Longstanding perm management team  non-caseholding role  Stable service  You will be the first point of contact for incoming referrals, working in a supportive team, that thresholds and decides the best pathways for referrals within tight deadlines in order to ensure the best possible outcomes.   Albeit experience in MASH will definitely give you a head-start, the team is happy to consider you if you have a demonstrable history of assessing and thresholding in a similar paced children’s team.   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.