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Social Worker - Family Help Pilot Team

Qualified Social Worker – Family Help Pilot Team South Coast | £42 per hour + £90 weekly expenses Hybrid working – ideally 3 days on-site, with flexibility negotiable Leaders in Care are representing a forward-thinking local authority on the South Coast to recruit a Qualified Social Worker for an exciting new Family Help Pilot Team. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a dedicated team established to test, evaluate and shape new approaches to supporting children and families—before they are introduced more widely across the service. The Role You’ll join a collaborative pilot team working alongside AQFHP colleagues to develop a progressive, family-led model of support. Your work will directly influence the future design and delivery of Family Help services. Key responsibilities include: Delivering high-quality direct work with children, young people and families. Testing integrated, strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches to practice. Supporting the development of new assessment and care-planning pathways. Trialling the Lead Professional role and innovative supervision arrangements. Contributing to reflective practice, co-design sessions and shared learning. Capturing insight from the pilot to support evaluation and wider service implementation. Promoting early intervention, relationship-based practice and family-led solutions. About You You will be a qualified and registered Social Worker with experience supporting children and families. You will be comfortable working in an evolving environment and motivated by the opportunity to help create meaningful, sustainable change. You will bring: A recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration. Relevant experience within Children’s Services, Family Help, Early Help or safeguarding. A commitment to strengths-based, relational and trauma-informed practice. The creativity and adaptability to test new systems, pathways and ways of working. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working. A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and families. What’s on Offer £42 per hour £90 weekly expenses Hybrid working, with three office-based days preferred—although this can be discussed. The chance to contribute to an innovative service pilot with real influence over future practice. A reflective and supportive working environment focused on learning and development. If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to work creatively, influence service development and make a lasting difference for children and families, apply today through nathan@leadersincare.co.uk 

Senior Practitioner

Are you on the stepping stone to management or looking to enhance your specialist knowledge in your next Senior Practitioner role? Birmingham Children’s Trust are currently looking for Senior Social Workers to join their ever growing service as a Senior Practitioner. You will have the opportunity to experience every aspect of social work within their Safeguarding Team; therefore allowing you to progress in your social work practice; as well as the opportunity to forge out a managerial career. As one of our Senior Practitioners, you’ll find everything designed to assist you in achieving the most positive outcomes.  Because Birmingham are focused on children and young people’s safeguarding and wellbeing and nothing else, you’ll be free to do the same. You’ll play a lead role on our relationship-based, trauma informed practice model, managing a complex caseload, providing technical and professional expertise, as well as mentoring and professional support to the rest of the less experienced social work team members and students. £45,091 - £53460 per annum An incentive payment of £1,000 paid in full in your first months’ salary (T&C’s apply) Retention bonus of £2,400 per annum paid in monthly instalments (T&C’s apply) Relocation Allowance of up to £8,000 (T&C’s apply) We pay your Social Work England registration fee We pay your DBS application fee and reimburse your update service fee A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service. Early finish every Friday! About the Trust…. Birmingham Children’s Trust has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.  The report confirms the progress they are making.  Birmingham Children’s Trust is a great destination for work and career development. The trust know and understand that being a social worker is hard work and challenging at times, that’s why they reward you with a very attractive employment offer.  Alongside regular supervision, access to training and shared learning, 24/7 mental health and well-being support, they offer a wider range of benefits available including : competitive rewards and pension £5000 per annum, Retention payment from day 1  Salary Sacrifice Car Leasing Scheme; to name a few.   If you would like to be part of their passionate and dedicated social work team and are committed to continuous improvement, then don’t hesitate and apply today by sending your CV to tommy@leaderincare.co.uk or call Tommy on 0782 8497 807 for a confidential chat.  

Adult Front Door Social Worker

Flexible Working | Up to £40 per Hour | 36 Hours per Week Are you looking for a stable contract in the ever changing world of Adult Social Care? You’ll be joining a supportive multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with colleagues across Adult Social Care, health, housing and community services to achieve positive outcomes for adults with complex needs. What’s on Offer?   Flexible/Hybrid Working Competitive hourly rate: up to £40 per hour. 36 hours per week. Locum contract with the opportunity to contribute to a new and developing service. Weekly check-ins and ongoing support throughout your placement. Key Responsibilities   Complete strengths-based assessments for adults with complex needs. Develop person-centred support plans that promote independence and positive outcomes. Manage safeguarding concerns, risk assessments and complex casework. Apply the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and relevant safeguarding legislation in day-to-day practice. Work with adults experiencing mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism and other complex circumstances. Work closely with health, housing, voluntary-sector and community partners. Requirements To be considered for this position, you must:   Hold a recognised Social Work qualification. Have current Social Work England registration. Have relevant experience within Adult Social Care. Possess sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and adult safeguarding procedures. Interested? If you’re a Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and availability to: georgia@leadersincare.co.uk Call: 07828 873089 Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them to us and you could receive a £500 referral reward if they’re successfully placed.

Adult Access/Front Door Social Worker

Flexible Working | Up to £40 per Hour | Fast Paced Team Enjoy a stable locum contract, flexible working and the chance to make a real difference in Adult Social Care. Leaders in Care is recruiting for a Social Worker to join a supportive, multidisciplinary Adult Front Door/Access service in the South East. This is an excellent opportunity to work with adults with complex needs while receiving consistent support throughout your placement. You will work alongside professionals across social care, health, housing and community services to help adults access the right support, retain their independence and achieve positive outcomes. What’s in It for You?   Up to £40 per hour. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. 36 hours per week. A stable locum contract within a developing Adult Social Care service. Weekly check-ins and ongoing support from Leaders in Care. Dedicated compliance and onboarding support. Market-leading payroll and timesheet service. £500 referral reward for successful candidate referrals. What You’ll Be Doing   Completing comprehensive, strengths-based assessments. Creating person-centred support plans that reflect each individual’s needs, goals and circumstances. Managing a varied caseload involving complex needs, safeguarding and risk. Supporting adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism and other complex circumstances. Applying the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and adult safeguarding legislation in practice. Working closely with partner agencies to provide coordinated and effective support. Promoting independence, choice and wellbeing for the adults you support. What We’re Looking For   A recognised Social Work qualification. Current Social Work England registration. Previous experience in Adult Social Care. Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and adult safeguarding procedures. Interested? If you’re a Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in the South East, we would love to hear from you. Send your CV and availability to: georgia@leadersincare.co.uk Call: 07828 873089 Know someone suitable? Refer them to Leaders in Care and receive a £500 referral reward if they are successfully placed.