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Social Worker - PLO & Court Team

Flexible Working | Manageable Caseloads | Supportive Leadership | Long-Term Stability If you enjoy high-quality court work and want the space to focus on achieving better outcomes for children, this Children's Social Worker opportunity could be a strong next step. Join a dedicated PLO and court-focused service where experienced practitioners are supported to do their best work. Alternative searches may include Court Social Worker or PLO Social Worker. As a Children's Social Worker, you will benefit from flexible hybrid working, consistent management support, and a stable team environment. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex cases while maintaining a sustainable workload and clear professional focus. Package & Benefits • £42 per hour. • Long-term contract offering stability and continuity. • Flexible hybrid working arrangements. • Manageable caseloads. • Supportive and accessible management team. • Regular supervision and professional development support. About the Company This service has a strong reputation for delivering timely interventions and achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Led by experienced managers, the team works collaboratively with legal services and partner agencies to support effective decision-making and permanence planning. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of children subject to PLO processes and care proceedings. • Prepare high-quality court statements, care plans, assessments, and reports. • Progress permanence planning and deliver direct work with children and families. • Work closely with legal services and multi-agency professionals to safeguard children. About You • Qualified Children's Social Worker registered with Social Work England. • Recent experience within a PLO, Court, Safeguarding, or Child Protection Team. • Strong experience preparing court statements and managing cases through care proceedings. If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker, Court Social Worker, or PLO Social Worker seeking a long-term contract with flexibility and support, we would welcome a conversation. Contact nathan@LeadersinCare for more information or a confidential discussion.

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

£42ph | Children with Disabilities Team | South Coast | Flexible Working | Long-Term Contract | Manageable Caseloads Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next Children with Disabilities (CWD) contract with excellent pay, flexible working arrangements, and a manageable caseload? We are currently working with a well-established South Coast local authority seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service that prioritises relationship-based practice, high-quality assessments, and positive outcomes for children and young people with disabilities and their families. Working within the CWD Team, you will support children and young people with complex needs, ensuring they receive appropriate services, safeguarding support, and tailored care plans to maximise their wellbeing and development. The service benefits from experienced management, strong team stability, and a collaborative working environment. Package & Benefits £42 per hour Long-term contract providing stability and security Flexible hybrid working arrangements Manageable caseloads allowing for high-quality practice Supportive and accessible management team Stable service with strong team retention Regular supervision and ongoing professional support Opportunity to work within a well-established Children with Disabilities service About the Service You will be joining a dedicated Children with Disabilities Team committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with a range of complex needs and disabilities. The service places a strong emphasis on child-centred practice, partnership working with families, and ensuring children have access to the support and resources they need to thrive. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities and complex needs Undertake Child and Family Assessments and statutory assessments Complete Care Act and Short Break assessments where appropriate Develop, implement, and review child-centred care and support plans Work closely with families, schools, health professionals, and partner agencies Assess and manage safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance Support children in need, child protection, and looked after children processes where required Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and court documentation when necessary Ensure the voices of children and young people remain central to all planning and decision-making About You Qualified Social Worker Registered with Social Work England Recent experience within a Children with Disabilities, Safeguarding, Child in Need, or Assessment Team Strong knowledge of legislation relating to children with disabilities and safeguarding Experience working with children and young people with complex needs Excellent assessment, care planning, and relationship-based practice skills Ability to build effective partnerships with families and multi-agency professionals If you're considering a move, looking for a long-term contract, or simply want to find out more about this opportunity, we'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion. Contact Nathan on 07401 281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk for more information.

Social Worker - MASH

£42ph | MASH Team | South Coast | Flexible Working | Long-Term Contract | Manageable Caseloads Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next MASH contract with excellent pay, flexible working arrangements, and a manageable workload? We are currently working with a well-established South Coast local authority seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service that prioritises effective safeguarding, strong multi-agency collaboration, and positive outcomes for children and families. Working within the MASH Team, you will play a key role in screening contacts and referrals, undertaking threshold decision-making, and working closely with partner agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. The service benefits from experienced management, strong team stability, and a collaborative working environment. Package & Benefits £42 per hour Long-term contract providing stability and security Flexible hybrid working arrangements Manageable caseloads and workloads Supportive and accessible management team Stable service with strong team retention Regular supervision and ongoing professional support Opportunity to work within a well-established MASH service About the Service You will be joining a dedicated Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub committed to delivering timely and effective safeguarding responses. The service places a strong emphasis on partnership working, information sharing, and high-quality decision-making to ensure children and families receive the most appropriate intervention at the earliest opportunity. Key Responsibilities Screen and assess contacts and referrals relating to children and families Undertake threshold decision-making in line with safeguarding procedures Gather, analyse, and evaluate information from partner agencies Identify risk and protective factors to inform safeguarding decisions Work closely with police, health, education, and other statutory partners Make recommendations regarding appropriate interventions and service pathways Complete high-quality assessments, records, and reports Ensure children's voices and lived experiences are central to all decision-making Contribute to strategy discussions and safeguarding planning where required   About You   Qualified Social Worker Registered with Social Work England Recent experience within a MASH, Referral & Assessment, Front Door, or Safeguarding Team Strong safeguarding knowledge and threshold decision-making skills Experience working within a multi-agency environment Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills Ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced setting If you're considering a move, looking for a long-term contract, or simply want to find out more about this opportunity, we'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion. Contact Nathan on 07401 281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk for more information.

Social Worker - Children in Care

£42ph | Children in Care (LAC) | South Coast | Flexible Working | Long-Term Contract | Manageable Caseloads Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next Children in Care (LAC) contract with excellent pay, flexible working arrangements, and a manageable caseload? We are currently working with a well-established South Coast local authority seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care service on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team that prioritises quality practice, staff wellbeing, and positive outcomes for children and young people. Working within the Children in Care team, you will support children and young people throughout their care journey, ensuring stability, permanence, and the best possible outcomes. The service benefits from experienced management, strong team stability, and a collaborative working environment. Package & Benefits £42 per hour Long-term contract providing stability and security Flexible hybrid working arrangements Manageable caseloads allowing for high-quality practice Supportive and accessible management team Stable service with strong team retention Regular supervision and ongoing professional support Opportunity to work within a well-established Children in Care service About the Service You will be joining a dedicated Children in Care team committed to delivering positive outcomes for children and young people. The service places a strong emphasis on relationship-based practice, ensuring Social Workers have the time and support needed to make a meaningful difference while maintaining manageable caseloads. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of Children in Care Undertake statutory visits and reviews Develop and review care plans to achieve positive outcomes Work closely with foster carers, residential providers, and partner agencies Support permanence planning, including long-term fostering, special guardianship, and adoption where appropriate Prepare high-quality reports for reviews and court proceedings when required Ensure the voices of children and young people remain central to all planning and decision-making About You Qualified Social Worker Registered with Social Work England Recent experience within a Children in Care, Looked After Children, or Permanence Team Strong assessment, care planning, and relationship-based practice skills Ability to build effective relationships with children, families, and partner agencies If you're considering a move, looking for a long-term contract, or simply want to find out more about this opportunity, we'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion. Contact Nathan on 07401 281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk for more information.

Social Worker - Locality team

South Yorkshire Area | Hybrid Working ( 1-2 days in area )  | Loyalty Bonus | Excellent Local Authority | No Micromanagement Are you currently looking for a flexible contract within the South Yorkshire area? With the warmer months here, you may be looking for a role that offers greater flexibility and a healthier work-life balance. We are currently looking for an experienced Locality Team Social Worker to join a well-regarded local authority in South Yorkshire. This practitioner will become part of a supportive locality team, managing a varied caseload involving children and families requiring assessment, support, child protection, and care planning interventions. The team promotes a collaborative approach, with cases distributed fairly across practitioners to ensure workloads remain manageable. You will work with a mixture of short and long-term cases while benefiting from a flexible and supportive environment that prioritises high-quality practice. Because of this, you will have greater autonomy over your diary, allowing you to balance your professional responsibilities with your personal commitments while delivering positive outcomes for children and families. What are the benefits of this role? Manageable caseload Quality of service – we work when it works for you, not when office hours dictate (over 500 5? Google reviews) The UK's leading ‘refer a friend’ bonus of £500 Strong work-life balance Market-leading timesheet system – making Fridays easier when it comes to getting paid Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Supportive management team and collaborative working culture With flexible working arrangements, you can organise your casework more effectively, spend more time with family and loved ones, and produce high-quality work in a structured and less pressured environment. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, we're offering a market-leading referral fee of £500 per placement. Simply get in touch to find out more. As this is a statutory position, you must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss how Leaders in Care can support your next move, contact Nathan on 07401 281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk.