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Deputy Manager - Children's Home

Established Organisation | 4:1 Support | Full-Time | £45,000 Salary Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Care – £45,000 We’re currently working alongside an established children’s residential care provider on the South Coast of England, who are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to support their 4:1 complex trauma / EBD children’s home on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager or Senior Residential Practitioner looking to step up, seeking a hands-on role with real influence over service delivery, team development, and care quality. You’ll be joining a well-established provider with a strong foundation and commitment to high-quality care. You’ll support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and all organisational policies and procedures, while promoting an open and transparent culture. You will help oversee regulatory compliance, support the home in meeting all Ofsted requirements, and contribute to the ongoing development and quality assurance of the service. Benefits: Full-time, permanent position Competitive salary of £45,000 Opportunity to progress within an established and supportive provider Strong focus on quality care and professional development Opportunity to make a real impact within a 4:1 specialist setting Requirements: Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (Level 5 in Leadership & Management desirable or willingness to work towards) Previous experience in a senior role within children’s residential care Essential experience working with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted standards & care regulations Proven ability in leadership, staff support, and service delivery Ability to work as part of a team and support the Registered Manager in achieving service goals If you’re an experienced Senior or Deputy Manager looking for a full-time opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact within a supportive and established service, please reach out to discuss further. To apply, contact Chris on 07897024978 or email your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk to arrange a confidential chat.

Social Worker - Assessments Team

Flexible working culture | Low caseloads | Supportive leadership | Autonomy encouraged A rare opportunity for a Duty & Assessment Social Worker to work in a genuinely flexible environment where your time, judgement, and expertise are trusted. With hybrid working and reduced office expectations, this role is built around helping you deliver meaningful outcomes without unnecessary pressure. As a Duty & Assessment Social Worker, you will focus on high-impact frontline work, supported by experienced managers and long-standing staff. This is an ideal position for an Assessment Social Worker or Duty Social Worker seeking balance, autonomy, and consistent contract stability. Package & Benefits • Up to £38.43 per hour. • 6-month rolling contract for long-term stability. • Hybrid working with only 1 to 2 days in the office. • Condensed hours and flexible working patterns available. • Loyalty bonus available. About the Company You will be joining a progressive local authority with a strong reputation for supporting its workforce. The service promotes manageable caseloads, values professional autonomy, and is led by a stable, experienced management team focused on delivering high-quality outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities • Complete holistic assessments for children and families following new referrals. • Lead safeguarding enquiries including Section 47 investigations where risk is identified. • Identify and coordinate appropriate services for children with complex needs and disabilities. • Act as the first point of contact within duty, ensuring timely and effective decision making. About You • Qualified Social Worker with Social Care Wales registration. • Experience within duty, assessment, or frontline children’s services. • Proven experience undertaking safeguarding and Section 47 enquiries. If you are a Duty & Assessment Social Worker looking for flexibility, stability, and a supportive team environment, this role offers the balance many roles promise but rarely deliver. Even if your CV is not fully up to date, we would still welcome a conversation. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.

Residential Support Worker - Outside IR35

Outside IR35 | Residential Support Worker | Channel Islands | Holiday Destination | Free Accommodation Are you looking for a change of scene, but what to continue to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families? We are currently recruiting for childrens homes based in the Channel Islands who are looking for experienced support workers to work within Residential Children's Home. You will take part in sleep duties within the homes, meaning overnight stays, however this comes with the benefit of stand by pay (paying 0.25x your hourly rate) as well as full pay if you get called out - not to mention they pay 2x on bank holidays! On top of this you will also we outside IR35 -meaning almost half the tax you would pay on the mainland, as well as paid travel/moving costs, and accommodation provided. Due to the nature of the work you will need to hold at least a level 3 QCF in Health and Social Care or Equivalent, as well as be over 21 and hold a clean drivers license.  If you would like to know more please contact Nathan, or send your CV to nathan@leadersincare.co.uk to apply You must have full registration to Social Work England 

Ofsted Registered Manager - Complex Needs

2 Bed Complex Needs | Negotiable Salary | Decision Making Role | Career Progression Opportunity Registered Manager - Ofsted Regulated Children's EBD Home East London / North Kent - Up to £65,000 We’re currently working alongside an established children's residential care provider in North East London, who are looking for an experienced Residential Manager to lead their brand-new  2 bed children’s home, supporting young people aged 11-17 with complex needs. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager who feels stagnant in their current role with no further progression, or an experienced Deputy who is keen to further their career this year, to join an organisation with have further growth plans to open a second home in the next year, with the potential opportunity to progress into a Responsible Individual or Dual Registered Manager post.  You’ll be responsible for setting up and overseeing the full operational management of the home, magaging a team of 5 (1 Team Lead and 4 Support Workers), to support the Ops Manager and RI in creating a safe, trauma-informed environment where the children in the service can thrive. Benefits:  Full autonomy to run the home how you see fit Salary up to £65,000 Easily commutable from Essex and Kent Generous annual leave Pension, training & more   Requirements  Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare) 3+ years’ experience in residential childcare (incl. 1+ years in management) Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted standards & care regs Skilled in team leadership, service development & partnership working If you're an RM looking to make a change where you have full autonomy in all decision making, or an experienced Deputy Manager looking to further your career and make the step up, i'd love to hear from you. To apply, contact Chris on 07897024978 or email your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk to arrange a confidential chat.

Responsible Individual - 1 Day Per Week

Established Organisation | 4:1 Support | £500 Day Rate | 1 Day Per Week  Responsible Individual (1 Day per Week) – £500 per day We’re currently working alongside an established children’s residential care provider on the South Coast of England, who are looking for an experienced Responsible Individual to support their 4:1 complex trauma / EBD service, which currenrly supports a 15 year old young person with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. This organisation are wanting an experienced RI on a part-time basis for 1 day per week, ideal for an experienced Responsible Individual who currently has capacity to take on another role.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Responsible Individual or Consultant / RI seeking a flexible, high-impact role, looking to utilise their expertise in a more consultative capacity while maintaining influence over service quality and compliance. You’ll be joining a well-established provider with a strong foundation and commitment to high-quality care. You’ll be responsible for ensuring compliance with Safeguarding Children, Health and Safety, and all organisational policies and procedures, while promoting an open and transparent culture. You will oversee regulatory compliance, ensure the home meets all Ofsted requirements, and support the ongoing development and quality assurance of the service. Benefits: Flexible commitment – 1 day per week Up to £500 per day rate Autonomy to influence service standards and direction Opportunity to work with an established and supportive provider Perfect if you have capacity to take on work alongside your current role/s   Requirements: Level 5 or 7 in Leadership & Management Previous experience as a Responsible Individual or Consultant / RI Essential experience working with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted standards & care regulations Proven ability in leadership, compliance, and service oversight Ability to work independently and provide strategic input on a part-time basis If you’re an experienced Responsible Individual or Consultant / RI looking for a flexible opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact while maintaining autonomy, please reach out to discuss further. To apply, contact Chris on 07897024978 or email your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk to arrange a confidential chat.

Calling All Wales Social Workers

Calling all Wales Based Social Workers If you're reading this, there's likely something you'd like to improve about your current job. What would you change, and how can we help? We're currently recruiting for multiple local authorities across Wales, offering various roles (including Child Protection, Referral & Assessment, and more) with some roles paying over £40/h+. At Leaders in Care, we work directly with local authorities, allowing us to tailor your job search to focus on what matters to you. High Caseloads? We liaise directly with managers, not third-party vendors, providing you with precise details about your potential workload.    Lack of Flexibility? Let's discuss your ideal working patterns. We negotiate terms that suit you, ensuring no surprises when you start.   Tired of short contracts? We'll offer you 6 months enabling you time to settle in and room to make an impact without the worry of 3 month rolling extensions! Our goal is to help you get the most out of your work, enabling you to deliver the best service to the vulnerable people you became a social worker to help. If you're interested, please contact Leo by sending your CV to leo@leadersincare.co.uk or call 0161 249 8195. Know someone who might be a fit? We offer a market-leading referral fee of £500 per placement. Just reach out! Requirements: Registration with Social Care Wales Social Care Qualification