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Social Worker - Family Help

Flexible working | Low caseloads | Ongoing development | Supportive team culture | Commutable from London A Safeguarding Social Worker role offering genuinely manageable caseloads and flexibility around office working, ideal for an experienced Child Protection Social Worker or Family Safeguarding Social Worker seeking better balance. This Safeguarding Social Worker position gives you the autonomy to manage your diary, focus on meaningful long term work, and reduce the pressure often seen in statutory services. Package & Benefits £38 to £42 per hour. Flexible office attendance with hybrid working encouraged. • Access to wellbeing support services. Loyalty bonus available. Minimum 6 month contract. Ongoing training and development opportunities. About the Company You will be joining a local authority committed to improving outcomes through lower caseloads and a supportive working environment. The service focuses on quality over volume, enabling practitioners to build consistent relationships and deliver effective long term interventions. Key Responsibilities Manage a reduced caseload across child in need and child protection plans. Deliver long term family support with a relationship based approach. Complete assessments and interventions with minimal court involvement. Work collaboratively with experienced practitioners across safeguarding services. About You Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Experience working within safeguarding, child protection, or family safeguarding teams. Previous experience managing statutory caseloads within a local authority setting. If you are a Safeguarding Social Worker or Child Protection Social Worker exploring a more balanced contract, this could be the right move. Even if your CV is not fully up to date, conversations are welcomed. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.

Social Worker - Safeguarding

Long-Term Contract | Outstanding Safeguarding Service | Capped Caseload | Court Work Included | Flexible, South Coast If you are an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker who undertakes court work and wants a long-term contract within a genuinely outstanding children’s service, this role offers stability, flexibility, and manageable caseloads. Based on the South Coast, this opportunity combines high-quality practice with excellent transport links and flexible working arrangements, making it ideal for experienced practitioners seeking balance without compromising on professional standards. You will work within a well-structured safeguarding team where court work forms part of the role, rather than sitting in a standalone court service. Managers are experienced, accessible, and focused on high-quality decision-making, giving social workers the space to practice confidently and professionally. Package & Benefits £40 per hour. Long-term contract offering stability and continuity. Capped safeguarding caseload including court work. Flexible working with a balanced approach to remote and office-based practice. Supportive management culture with no micromanagement. Loyalty bonus available through Leaders in Care. About the Company You will be joining a highly regarded local authority children’s service recognised for outstanding safeguarding practice. The service is stable, well-led, and known for valuing experienced social workers through realistic workloads and consistent leadership. Key Responsibilities Manage a safeguarding caseload, including children subject to care proceedings. Complete high-quality assessments, statements, and care plans for court. Undertake statutory safeguarding interventions to protect children at risk of harm. Work collaboratively with families, legal services, and partner agencies to achieve timely outcomes. About You Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Recent experience within safeguarding teams undertaking court work. Sound knowledge of child protection processes and care proceedings. If you are considering a move or would like to explore whether this contract fits your current circumstances, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Contact nathan@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07401 281738 for more information or a confidential discussion.

Social Worker - Looked After Children

Flexible hybrid working | Supportive team environment | Child-focused practice | Long-term contract opportunity If helping children achieve stability, security and positive outcomes is what drives your practice, this Locum Looked After Children Social Worker role offers the chance to make a genuine impact while benefiting from flexibility and strong team support. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced LAC Social Worker looking to join a well-established service committed to delivering excellent outcomes for children in care. You'll have the autonomy to manage your work effectively while being supported by experienced managers who understand the challenges and rewards of working with Looked After Children. Whether your background is in a Looked After Children Social Worker or Children in Care role, you'll be part of a service that values high-quality practice and relationship-based social work. Package & Benefits • £38 per hour. • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. • Ongoing contract with potential for extension. • Supportive management team. • Manageable caseloads. • Opportunity to work within a child-focused service. About the Company This established children's service is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in care. The team promotes collaborative working, professional development and a supportive culture where practitioners are empowered to deliver meaningful and effective interventions. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring their needs remain central to all planning and decision-making. • Complete statutory visits, assessments and care planning in line with legislative requirements. • Build effective relationships with children, families, foster carers and partner agencies. • Prepare reports and contribute to reviews and court proceedings where required. About You • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. • Previous experience within a Looked After Children or Children in Care team. • Strong experience completing assessments and care planning for children in care. If you're an experienced Locum Looked After Children Social Worker, LAC Social Worker or Children in Care Social Worker seeking your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.

Senior Social Worker Adults Front Door Service

Fast-Paced Environment | Step up to Senior | Stable Team   Are you wanting a step up on your career within a fast-paced work environment that keeps your brain occupied and your days go quicker?   You'll have 2 days per week to work from home and enjoy the flexibility of working hours that help you achieve a better work-life balance, contributing to a healthier lifestyle and improved mental well-being. This setup gives you more time for personal activities and reduces the stress of long commutes and rigid schedules.   This local authority is well-known for retaining its agency staff, providing a more stable environment compared to other councils. With our minimum 6-month contracts, you can work with confidence, knowing you won’t have to worry about contract extensions or early terminations—as long as you're meeting expectations.   Join a team where your contributions are truly valued, in a supportive culture that fosters both personal and professional growth. You'll have plenty of opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge, helping you advance in your career.   Your Role:   Act as Senior Practitioner in EIPH Manage a protected caseload alongside duty responsibilities Provide leadership and supervision to social workers Oversee incoming referrals and case allocation Support effective delivery of adult services in line with statutory standards     Leaders in Care offer competitive rates, backed by a service that has earned over 500 five-star Google reviews. We provide weekly check-ins, support during your placement, and a market-leading timesheet and payroll system, so you won’t need to stress about when your pay will clear.   What We Need:   To be considered, you must hold a Social Work Qualification and be registered with SWE.   If this opportunity fits your career goals, please send your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828 873 089. We’d love to hear from you!   If you know someone who would excel in this role, please refer them to us! We offer a £500 reward for successful referrals

SSW - Assessment & Intervention

 Exclusive Roles & Flexible Work Available | Full & Part Time Hours Available | Long Stable Contracts | Referral Bonus!   If you’ve stumbled upon this advert, then 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 the North, offering various roles (including Child Protection, Referral & Assessment, and more) with some roles paying £42 (commutable from West Midlands) 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, getting the inside scoop so we’re aware of the trajectory of the caseload, not just the number. Lack of Flexibility? Let's discuss your ideal working patterns. Our relationships with managers make is much smoother to ensure coming to an agreement that suits everyone. 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 aim is to make sure your getting a better quality work/life balance than the current role your in, it goes along way. Don’t believe us? Check our 450+ 5* Google Reviews of Social Workers that have had experience of working with our dedicated consultants. If you're interested, please send your CV to tommy@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828497807 for more info. Want to pass this over to a friend? We offer a market-leading referral fee of £500 per placement. Just reach out! 

Social Worker - CIC

 Exclusive Roles & Flexible Work Available | Full & Part Time Hours Available | Long Stable Contracts | Referral Bonus!   If you’ve stumbled upon this advert, then 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 the North, offering various roles (including Child Protection, Referral & Assessment, and more) with some roles paying £42 (commutable from West Midlands) 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, getting the inside scoop so we’re aware of the trajectory of the caseload, not just the number. Lack of Flexibility? Let's discuss your ideal working patterns. Our relationships with managers make is much smoother to ensure coming to an agreement that suits everyone. 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 aim is to make sure your getting a better quality work/life balance than the current role your in, it goes along way. Don’t believe us? Check our 450+ 5* Google Reviews of Social Workers that have had experience of working with our dedicated consultants. If you're interested, please send your CV to tommy@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828497807 for more info. Want to pass this over to a friend? We offer a market-leading referral fee of £500 per placement. Just reach out! 

Child Protection Social Worker

Child Protection Social Worker Stable Caseload | Low manager turnover | £37 per hour | 5* Google reviews For the child protection social workers who are due for a change of scenery and want to start on a clean slate, this opportunity may be the one for you. Whether you have experience in child protection, looked after children, or referral and assessment. A local authority in the East Midlands are looking for good quality workers to help them in the Child Protection Team, with a pay rate of £37 per hour. You will be holding a steady caseload of up to 22 cases, and this will be reduced greatly after your first month due to an influx of new starters that are due to start this next week. What’s also great about the role is the training that can be provided for agency staff, as the council are keen for you to further develop your skills to implement into everyday practice. Management in the local authority have been there longer than the furniture, which I find to be a very appealing aspect for social workers who are looking at longevity when choosing their next role. They  have a clear vison and its refreshing to see how they want to work with the Social Workers to overturn the challenges that most councils are facing in the current climate. Leaders in Care can offer exclusive rates along with a service that has received 600+  5* Google reviews – this means weekly check ins, support on your placement, and a market leading timesheet & payroll system that means Fridays are no longer a stress of refreshing your bank to see if your money is coming! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy on tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 07738 196 375).