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Calling All Wales Adult Social Workers!

As an agency we hear every day from social workers how they feel undervalued in their jobs and majorly overworked. Sound about right? We make it our priority to find a job that suits you best. What ever you are looking for, be it permanent or locum, we have vacancies for everyone where we want you to feel appreciated. This being the case we offer our locum workers an exclusive loyalty bonus on top of their hourly rate to ensure stability and happiness in your post so you can give it your best. UK Councils everywhere are looking for social workers to help make a difference in their communities meaning what ever it is you’re looking for we have the job for you. Flexible hours? No problem, we want to better your work-life balance. Closer to home? We will go out of our way to shorten your journey time! Leaders in Care can provide competitive rates, supported by a service that has earned 500+ 5* Google reviews. This includes weekly check-ins, support during your placement, and a market-leading timesheet & payroll system, eliminating the Friday stress of refreshing your bank to check for your money! To be considered for this position, it's essential to hold a Social Work Qualification and maintain registration with SWE. If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, kindly submit your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call me at 07828 873 089. We look forward to hearing from you! Alternatively, if you know someone who would excel in this role, please refer them! We offer a generous £500 reward for successful referrals.

Adults Community Network Social Worker

Hybrid Working | Competitive Rate | Loyalty Bonus Are you looking for a role that offers you the flexibility you need to manage a healthy work-life balance? You'll be given the choice to work from home 2 days per week with hybrid working and flexi-hours, meaning you can significantly enhance your work-life balance, promoting a healthier lifestyle and better mental health. With more time for personal activities and less stress from commuting and inflexible working hours, you can enjoy a more fulfilling and happier life outside of work. You will be working with a team that provides an incredibly supportive and collaborative environment, where you can feel comfortable and confident in your work. This supportive culture encourages growth and development, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skills while also furthering your career. Leaders in Care can provide competitive rates, supported by a service that has earned 460 5* Google reviews. This includes weekly check-ins, support during your placement, and a market-leading timesheet & payroll system, eliminating the Friday stress of refreshing your bank to check for your money! To be considered for this position, it's essential to hold a Social Work Qualification and maintain registration with SWE. If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, kindly submit your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call me at 0121 651 1629. We look forward to hearing from you! Alternatively, if you know someone who would excel in this role, please refer them! We offer a generous £500 reward for successful referrals.

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment

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.

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.

Experienced Social Worker - Child Protection

Supportive & Available Senior Management | Regular Supervision | Hybrid Working | Full Induction & Training | Free Parking | £100 Weekly Expenses Paid  We're currently working closely alongside a highly regarded local authority in the Gloucestershire / South Gloucestershire area, for an experience SW to join their Family Safeguarding sevice as a Senior SW. Leaders in Care are offering £42/h for this role - as well as £100/week expenses for those commuting out of area. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving Safeguarding service, supported by experienced senior managers and the hands on director, who is very much visable and supportive on a day to day basis, and wanting experienced practitioners who are on the same page in providing the best care possible for all children & families involved in the service.  Benefits: Free parking & £100 weekly expenses for those travelling out of area  Longstanding and supportive permanent management structure (based off feedback) - no micro-management  Flexible working, office 2/3 days per week Close-knit team who'll make you feel at home from day 1  Full induction and training for agency staff - you won't just be thrown in at the deep end with a mountain of cases Secure and flexible conract length   What better time to make the move to close out the year and be a part of an excellent team where you're surrounded by like-minded individuals. As our approach to differs to other agencies, the level of information that we are able to provide will differ to most agencies, as we can provide you with a real insight into the performance and structure of the council based off the constant feedback we receive, which will give you a real feel of the place, prior to starting. As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. To apply or for more information, send your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk, or call Chris on 07897 024978.

Senior Childrens Social Work Opportunities - Locum

Good/Outstanding Ofsted | Senior SW | Flexible Contract Length | Hybrid Working | Choose Your Team   Leaders in Care are currently seeking experiened children's Social Workers wanted for multiple teams across children's services across the South of England - pay up to £42/h depending on the council and team.   LAC, CwD, Duty & Assessment, CP/CIN - all available    We're currently working with good / outstanding rated councils Nationwide, for experienced social workers to join several teams in children’s services, including child and family assessment, looked after children, duty and assessment, child protection, children with disabilities.   Due to our unique approach to working alongside councils, we can pay great rates of up to £42 per hour, which is topped up by our exclusive Leaders in Care bonus (enquire for details).   Benefits of this role include opportunities for a flexible working schedule, meaning you can plan your own diary to condense your hours into 4 days, giving you more time to relax outside of work. You will also be joining a team with a longstanding and supportive management team (based off feedback) who provide you with a good platform to do your best work.   If you’re an experienced social worker looking for a change, or you’re new to agency work and would just like some more information, we can help. If you’re interested in this role or any other vacancy, please give Chris a call on 0161 240 7897. Or you can send any questions or queries via email to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.   As these are statutory roles, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.     We also offer a very competitive referral scheme, offering £500 for anyone we successfully place from your referral.

Advanced Practitioner - Duty & Assessment

Assessment Social Worker | Supportive Senior Management | Manageable Caseload | Easily commutable in the South West We're currently working closely alongside a highly regarded local authority in the rural South West of England, for an experience Senior SW / AP to join their Duty & Assessment sevice as an Advanced Practitioner.  This is a great opportunity to join a thriving Duty & Assessment service, supported by experienced senior managers who give you the autonomy to manage your own workload how you see fit, meaning you're not limited to office working.  Leaders in Care are offering £42/h for this role Benefits: Manageable caseload Longstanding and supportive permanent management structure (based off feedback) - no micro-management  Flexible working, office 1/2 per week & duty every 3 weeks.  Close-knit team who'll make you feel at home from day 1  A chance to step up from an experienced social worker / Senior to AP  Secure 6 month contract, with the look to further extend beyond this should you wish   What better time to make the move to close out the year and be a part of an excellent team where you're surrounded by like-minded individuals, all with the aim to provide the best care to all children and families involved in the service. As our approach to differs to other agencies, the level of information that we are able to provide will differ to most agencies, as we can provide you with a real insight into the performance and structure of the council based off the constant feedback we receive, which will give you a real feel of the place, prior to starting. As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. To apply or for more information, send your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk, or call Chris on 07897 024978.

Senior Social Worker - Children & Families

Regular Reflective Supervision | Manageable Caseload | Longstanding Supportive Senior Management    If you're an experienced childrens Social Worker feeling stagnant in your current role, it may be time for a change..   We are currently working with a highly rated council based in the South West for an experienced social worker to join their well established  Family Safeguarding service. This is a great opportunity to join a council that really aims to provide a relaxed team atmosphere for their social workers.  This is done through opportunities for flexible hybrid working, meaning you can plan your schedule and won’t be limited to working in the office all week, which will allow you to manage your time in a way that suits you. You can also expect regular supervision and extra support to ensure each case is given the time it needs.     Further benefits include: Great pay - £42 p/h Super engaged management structure to provide you with quality support Flexible contracts lengths and immediate starts available  Weekly check ins with your dedicated consultant  Hybrid working arrangements for added flexibility   Our excellent relationship with this council means we are always on hand to provide ongoing support whenever you may need it, we want to do what’s right by you to ensure you are happy for the entirety of your time at work with us.   As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.   To apply, simply email your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk. Alternatively, please call Chris on 07897 024978 to discuss this opportunity in more detail. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Social Worker - Long Term Team

Manageable Caseload | Long-Standing, Supportive Management | Flexible Working | Regular Supervision   Are you looking for a role where you're genuinely supported and valued — not just by us as your agency, but by an experienced and welcoming management team / service. Leaders in Care are supporting with a highly rated council in the Bristol area, currently seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join their Child Protection team. This roleoffers a competitive rate of £42 per hour and the opportunity to join a fast-paced yet supportive working environment. Perks: Immediate starts available (with flexibility to wait up to 4 weeks for the right person) Flexible working options with option for condensed hours  Ongoing support from Leaders in Care throughout your placement, with weekly check ins to ensure you're happy in work   Why this team stands out: Caseloads are kept manageable and are evenly distributed, so you won’t feel overwhelmed. You’ll be supported by a highly experienced, longstanding management team that truly understands the demands of frontline work. They provide regular reflective supervision and professional guidance — all without micromanaging — so you can work with confidence and autonomy. The role includes: Working on Child in Need cases Managing ongoing care proceedings Conducting thorough assessments Making informed decisions to protect and support children and families While a range of experience will be considered, previous work in Child Protection and court proceedings is desirable. As this is a statutory role, you’ll need a recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England. If you're ready for a new opportunity where your work is valued and your wellbeing is prioritised, get in touch today. Call Chris on 0161 240 7897, or send your updated CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.