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Social Worker Older Persons Mental Health

Excellent Rate | Supportive Management | Great Work-Life Balance Are you a passionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of older adults experiencing mental health challenges? We’re hiring for an Older Persons Mental Health Social Worker to join a dedicated and friendly team. This role offers an excellent pay rate, a balanced caseload, and hybrid flexibility – including up to 2 days a week working from home. What You’ll Be Doing:   Conducting assessments and providing tailored support to older adults with mental health needs Working collaboratively with families and multi-disciplinary teams to develop effective care plans What’s On Offer:   Highly competitive rate reflective of your skills and experience Balanced caseload for quality-focused work Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home Appreciation Bonus to recognise your dedication Weekly check-ins, strong support, and a reliable payroll system What We’re Looking For:   Qualified Social Worker Registration with Social Work England (SWE) Experience in older persons’ mental health or related services Join a team backed by over 650 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.  

Registered Manager (Residential Children's Home)

Brand New Children's Residential Home | Up to 3 Children | EBD & Complex Needs | Up to £70,000 Registered Manager – Permanent | Up to £70,000 We're supporting the launch of a brand new children's residential home and are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the service on a permanent basis. The home will support up to three children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs, offering an opportunity to play a key role in establishing and developing a high-quality service from day one. As Registered Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, working closely with the Responsible Individual and wider leadership team. You'll help shape the service, build a strong team and ensure the home provides a safe, supportive environment that meets the needs of the young people. You'll provide leadership across safeguarding, care planning, staff management, compliance and quality assurance, while ensuring the home is prepared to meet and maintain Ofsted standards. What's on Offer? Permanent Registered Manager position Salary up to £70,000 Opportunity to lead a brand new children's home Autonomy to shape the service from the outset Opportunity to build and develop your own team Support from an experienced leadership team Focus on providing high-quality care and positive outcomes for young people What We're Looking For Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or equivalent Previous experience managing a children's residential home Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children's home legislation Experience supporting children with EBD and complex needs Strong understanding of safeguarding, care planning, compliance and quality assurance Experience leading, managing and developing a team Ability to establish a positive culture and maintain high standards of care If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a brand new children's home and have a genuine impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, contact Chris on 07897 024978 or send your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

Supervising Social Worker

Supervising Social Worker – Fostering Location: Birmingham, South Midlands Salary: £35,146 – £41,736 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week | 9-day fortnight available Interview process: Candidates must be available to attend a face-to-face interview Leaders in Care is recruiting an experienced and motivated Supervising Social Worker to join an established independent fostering service in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Social Worker with fostering or children’s services experience to manage a varied caseload, support foster carers and help secure positive, stable outcomes for children and young people. You will work as part of a collaborative, supportive team while managing your own workload with a good degree of autonomy. The role As a Supervising Social Worker, you will oversee a caseload of up to 10 active and complex fostering cases. You will provide high-quality supervision and support to foster carers, while ensuring that children’s needs are understood, safeguarded and effectively met. Your responsibilities will include: Managing, supervising and supporting foster carers and the children and young people placed with them. Completing high-quality Form F assessments and presenting assessment reports to fostering panel. Supporting the recruitment, assessment, approval and preparation of prospective foster carers. Delivering and contributing to pre-approval and post-approval foster carer training. Completing annual foster carer reviews and maintaining accurate, up-to-date case records. Supporting the matching of emergency and planned referrals with suitable fostering resources. Ensuring placement administration, reports and statutory documentation are completed accurately and on time. Working closely with local authority social workers, commissioning professionals and other stakeholders. Responding promptly, appropriately and in line with procedure to safeguarding and child protection concerns. Participating in the out-of-hours telephone support rota for foster carers. Supporting student social workers on placement, where appropriate. Contributing as a flexible and positive team member to meet the needs of the service. About you We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and child-focused Social Worker who can build trusted relationships with foster carers and professional partners. To be considered, you will need: A recognised Social Work qualification: Social Work Degree, DipSW or CQSW. Current registration with Social Work England. At least three years’ post-qualified experience within children’s services, fostering or related care settings. Experience of assessing, training and supporting foster carers. The ability to manage complex cases and provide effective foster carer supervision. Strong understanding of fostering legislation, regulations, safeguarding and child protection procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear assessment and panel reports. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload, priorities and deadlines independently. Confidence working with IT systems, Microsoft Office, databases and electronic recording systems. A full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Flexibility to take part in an out-of-hours support rota and occasional evening or weekend commitments. A post-qualifying award and at least two years’ experience assessing and supervising foster carers would be advantageous. Why apply? You will be joining a service committed to delivering safe, supportive and stable fostering placements for children and young people. The organisation values professional development, teamwork, high standards of practice and inclusive working. If you are a compassionate and capable Supervising Social Worker looking for a new fostering opportunity in the Birmingham / South Midlands area, apply today through Leaders in Care.

Supervising Social Worker

Supervising Social Worker Location: Rawtenstall office base, with regional travel Salary: £35,146 – £41,736 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Leaders in Care is recruiting two enthusiastic and skilled Supervising Social Workers for a well-established independent fostering service. This is a rewarding opportunity for a confident, independent social worker to support both specialist and mainstream fostering placements. You will manage a caseload of foster carers, work closely with a dedicated team, and play a vital role in improving the outcomes and life chances of children and young people in care. Both posts are office-based from Rawtenstall, with regular travel across the relevant regional patch. The vacancies Vacancy 1 – Lancashire Supporting a caseload of approximately 13 foster carers across: Rawtenstall Blackburn Burnley Vacancy 2 – Greater Manchester & Yorkshire Supporting a caseload of approximately 13 foster carers across: Oldham Manchester Bradford Barnsley What you’ll be doing As a Supervising Social Worker, you will provide high-quality supervision, support and development opportunities to foster carers, ensuring children’s care, development and placement needs are consistently met. Key responsibilities include: Managing and supervising a caseload of foster carers within the agency’s fostering framework and regulatory requirements. Supporting carers to understand developmental trauma and respond effectively to children and young people who may display challenging behaviour. Ensuring children’s care plans are followed and their developmental, emotional and practical needs are met. Providing placement management, planning and intervention to help maintain strong placement stability and occupancy. Completing foster carer assessments, interviews and approval reports, including presenting to fostering panel where required. Supporting the recruitment and assessment of prospective foster carers, working closely with the Recruitment Manager. Contributing to foster carer recruitment activity and campaigns. Delivering or coordinating mandatory training, support groups and further development opportunities for foster carers. Building strong working relationships with local authority commissioning teams, social workers and other external professionals. Producing child progress reports, LAC review reports and other required monitoring information for local authorities. Undertaking direct work where needed and coordinating input from Social Work Assistants, Sessional Workers and other colleagues. Maintaining clear, accurate and timely records, including paperless case recording, diary management and statutory notifications. Completing regular self-audits of recording and reporting concerns or risks to management promptly. Participating in the out-of-hours duty rota to provide telephone support to foster carers. Working pattern and out-of-hours support 37.5 hours per week, full-time. Office attendance includes Team Tuesday, plus one additional office day per week to provide support and cover duty requirements. Out-of-hours duty is shared on a rota basis, approximately one week in every six. The on-call period runs from 5pm on Monday until 9am the following Monday, including weekend cover. On-call is paid at £25 per night . A manager is always available for support, with senior-management support also available when required. About you To be successful, you will be an empathetic, organised and resilient Social Worker with a genuine commitment to improving the lives of looked-after children. You will ideally bring: A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration. Experience in fostering, children’s services or supporting children and young people with complex needs. Experience of supervising, supporting, assessing or training foster carers. Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding procedures and care planning. The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a close-knit team. Excellent written communication skills, including confidence producing assessments, reports and professional correspondence. Strong relationship-building skills with foster carers, local authorities and multi-disciplinary professionals. Confidence using IT systems, electronic recording systems, Microsoft Office and diary-management tools. Flexibility to travel across the allocated region and participate in the out-of-hours rota. Why apply? This is an opportunity to join a supportive fostering team where your work will directly contribute to stable, nurturing placements and better outcomes for children and young people. You’ll have a manageable caseload, structured management support and the chance to develop your experience across specialist and mainstream fostering services. Apply today through nathan@leadersincare.co.uk  to find out more about either Supervising Social Worker vacancy.

Social Worker - Adoption Team

1-2 days in the office | 6 Month Rolling Contract | Adoption Team | Supportive Management | Flexibility Encouraged  Leaders in Care are working with a forward-thinking Local Authority in North Wales s that is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Adoption Team on an interim basis to support with Post Adoption Support This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, while benefiting from flexible hybrid working and supportive team management. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments of prospective adopters, including PAR (Prospective Adopter Reports). Support the matching process and contribute to family finding for children with a plan of adoption. Work closely with regional adoption agencies and other professionals to ensure timely and stable placements. Provide post-adoption support to children, families, and adoptive parents. Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in accordance with statutory requirements. Attend relevant panels and contribute to care planning processes. Requirements Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Demonstrable experience in adoption, family finding, or permanence planning. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance (e.g., Adoption and Children Act 2002). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-agency team. Offer & Benefits Competitive hourly rate of £38.43 P/H. Hybrid working model – just 2 to 3 days per week in the office. Supportive and collaborative management team. Opportunity to work within a well-established and respected Local Authority. Weekly payroll and contract stability. If the role is not for you, but perhaps a friend or colleague looking for a change, we are offering market leading referral fee of £500 per placement - all you have to do is reach out! As this is a statutory role you are required to have a Social Work qualification and full registration to Social Care Wales Or if you'd like more info on how Leaders in Care can support you, call Nathan on 07401281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk

Social Worker

Why Join Leaders in Care? Changes across the social work landscape have made finding the right role more challenging, but that’s where we come in. At Leaders in Care, we do things differently. By working directly with local authorities, we give you access to opportunities that are better aligned, better supported, and better paid, helping you avoid high-pressure, unsupported environments. What’s in it for you? Access to exclusive roles nationwide across frontline services Opportunities from Social Worker through to Service Manager level Higher rates of pay (Up to £45 per hour!) through direct council partnerships Honest insight into teams, culture, and expectations A tailored job search based on your career goals and motivations Our Approach We’re not here to push you into just any role. We take the time to understand what matters to you whether that’s manageable caseloads, supportive leadership, or long-term progression and match you with opportunities that genuinely fit. Our relationships with councils mean we can give you clear, upfront information, so you can make informed decisions about your next move. About You Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration Experience within Children’s Services (any frontline team) Passionate about delivering safe, effective support to children and families Looking for a role that aligns with your values and working style Why Now? Despite industry changes, it remains a strong market for experienced social workers. With increased demand and improved rates, there’s never been a better time to explore your options with the right partner. Ready to Find the Right Role? If you’re open to a confidential chat about current opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. ? Call Tommy on 07828 497 807 ? Email: tommy@leadersincare.co.uk Or send us a role you’ve seen, and we’ll give you honest insight before you apply.  

Social Worker - Looked After Children

Supportive management | Small Caseload | Flexible working | Cases closer to home | High-quality multi-agency work   If you’re a LAC Social Worker seeking a role that respects your experience and work-life balance, these positions in the South offer cases allocated closer to home and the opportunity to work with highly rated authorities. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, professional guidance, and meaningful outcomes for children in care.   You’ll enjoy autonomy in your caseload while having access to a supportive management team and regular check-ins. The culture prioritises well-being, professional growth, and effective, high-quality practice within a structured framework.   Package & Benefits • Hourly rate up to £40 per hour, depending on experience. • Cases allocated closer to home with flexible working and work-from-home options. • Exclusive loyalty bonus and £500 refer-a-friend scheme. • Market-leading payroll system and weekly check-ins from Leaders in Care to ensure your role meets expectations.   About the Company You will be working with a collaborative, multi-agency team known for high standards of practice and supportive management. The organisation prioritises safeguarding and well-being while fostering professional growth and effective care delivery.   Key Responsibilities • Conduct assessments, care planning, and reviews for children in care, ensuring their needs are met effectively. • Liaise with education, health, legal, and other professionals to coordinate services and safeguard children. • Maintain accurate case records and provide reports for court proceedings where required. • Support foster carers and residential staff, contributing to placement stability and service development.   About You • Social Work qualification with full registration with SWE. • Proven experience in child protection or looked-after children services. • Strong assessment, decision-making, and communication skills with ability to work independently and collaboratively.   If this role aligns with your experience and aspirations, we’d love to speak with you. Contact nathan@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07401 281738  for more information or a confidential discussion.