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Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Career progression opportunities | Longstanding Senior Management | Hybrid | Flexible Working   Tired of working in a role where you're bogged down with too many cases, and want to transition into an IFA that truly values and supports its social workers?  We're currently working with an highly rated IFA based in Ivybridge, Devon, for an experienced practitioner to join their established service as a Supervising Social Worker.    This role is full-time - 37.5 hours / week. As a supervising social worker, you will also be responsible for supporting and managing approved foster carers, assessing special guardians and ensuring support plans are in place, working with children’s social workers to achieve permanence, either through long term fostering or special guardianship. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £41,000, as well as a hybrid working pattern, the managers are also always open to discussions on flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for condensed hours to make sure you’re maintaining that all important work life balance. This IFA also have great staff retention, with vacancies in the service a rarity. They have a real focus on professional development, as they like to promote from within the service to seniority. You will also be enrolled onto a L&D programme immediately when you start, which will ensure you're ready for career progression within the first year should you wish. For this role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. To apply for this role, send your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk. Or call Chris on 07897 024978 for some more info. 

Senior Social Worker - Children & Families

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.

Advanced Practitioner | Children & Families

Capped Caseload | £6k in welcome & retention | Flexible Working | Career Progression   Children & Families    Are you looking for some advancement in your career, but seem to be held back by your current employers need for your knowledge and skills – meaning you get the complex and high caseloads rather than the advancement you want?   Are you an agency worker looking to step into seniority, or a permanent member not getting the chance to step up? Albeit agency is attractive for many reason (we completely get it!), and staying put in a job you know is comfortable - but what can a change offer you?   These roles sit in their safeguarding team, which take the referral from section 47 through to permanence (passing over if the child needs more permanent support from the council to the CIC team).   You will sit closely with the TM, helping develop practice and supervise students and ASYE workers to promote best practice, with a protected caseload of 8.   Salaries range from £47,731 - £52,250 Locations: Cotswolds, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Forest of Dean, Cheltenham, Gloucester   The package includes: welcome payment of £4,000 an annual retention payment of £2,000 a relocation package of up to £8,000. Flexible working options generous annual leave starting at 25.5 days and increasing to 30.5 days after five years, and the ability to purchase 10 additional days per year provide added flexibility.   The Council is dedicated to providing timely support for every child, aiming to ensure a happy and fulfilling life. This comes from focusing on continuous improvement, embracing effective social work practices (systemic practice & relational approach), and empowering staff to have a real impact on children's lives. The team structure is carefully designed to support staff with manageable caseloads, including a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, and four Social Workers in each team.   Interested in making a move, and settling down in an authority offering long term prospects, settled in some of England’s finest countryside, send your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk or call on 07897 024978.   As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

Social Worker - Children Looked After

Manageable Caseloads | Supportive Management | 2 days in office | Loyalty Bonuses! | £500 Referral fee Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Join a dynamic team as a Social Worker (Looked After Children) and help this council provide high-quality care and support to children in care, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes. Within this role you will manage a diverse caseload of looked after children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and educational needs are met, furthermore you will develop and implement care plans in partnership with children, families, and multi-agency teams to secure the best outcomes. Benefits:  Work for a growing authority  6 months rolling contract with likely extension £500 referral bonus - know someone interested? We are paying out on successful referrals.  Flexible working - Phone and Laptop provided  Fast process - they are looking for someone quickly  Manageable caseloads Quality of service  - we work when it works for you, not when office hours dictate (over 700 5* reviews on Google don’t lie!) 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 SWE Or if you'd like more info on how Leaders in Care can support you, call Chris on 07897024978 or email chris@leadersincare.co.uk

Senior Safeguarding Social Worker

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 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.

Social Worker | Children with Disabilities

Weekly Expenses | Stable Team | Manageable Workload | Hybrid Working | A Fresh Take on Agency Work | Long-term Contract   Are you an experienced CwD social worker looking for a change as we head into summer?   Leaders in Care is partnering with a well-established local authority in the South West to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced children's social worker to join the Children with Disabilities (CwD) team.   We’re offering a great pay rate of between £42 per hour, plus £150 per week to help with expenses or accommodation if you're coming from outside the area.   The team is small but known for its stability, with few openings due to a strong working environment. Recently approved funding means you'll have the security of a six-month contract, giving you time to settle in and build strong relationships with the children, families, and your team.   The CwD service has a strong foundation, so you can expect a manageable caseload evenly distributed among the team members. You'll be joining a close-knit team with many long-term members.   Since this is a statutory role, you will need a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.   Interested? For more information, call Chris at 0161 240 7897 or email your updated CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.