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Children's Social Worker - Safeguarding

Family Safeguarding Social Worker | London | £38 P/H | Flexible Office Days | Manageable Caseloads Are you an experienced Family Safeguarding Social Worker looking for a supportive, well-structured team where work-life balance and quality practice truly come first? Leaders in Care are partnering with a proactive London local authority committed to manageable caseloads, flexible working, and a collaborative, relationship-based culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives — without the burnout. About the Role: You’ll join a dedicated Family Safeguarding team supporting families through Child in Need, Child Protection, and Family Support interventions — with minimal court involvement. The authority prioritises relationship-based practice and keeping families safely together wherever possible. What’s on Offer: £37 per hour Manageable caseloads – genuine focus on quality, not quantity Flexible working – choose your office days Ongoing training & professional development Supportive management – regular supervision and reflective practice Long-term contract – stability and strong potential for extension Easily commutable across London Requirements Social Work qualification & registration with Social Work England (SWE) 3+ years’ experience in Family Safeguarding, Child Protection, or CIN work Strong relationship-based practice and communication skills 3 Years experience in a permanent role for a local authority Why Work with Leaders in Care? We work directly with team managers, tailoring opportunities around your goals and needs. Whether you’re seeking flexibility, stability, or a new challenge — we’ll help you find your perfect fit. Refer a Friend Bonus: Know another Social Worker looking for their next role? Earn £500 for every successful referral! To Apply or Learn More: Contact Nathan on 07401 281738 ? Email: nathan@leadersincare.co.uk

Social Worker - Safeguarding

Easily Commutable from London | Choose your days in the office | Flexibility Encouraged | Manageable Caseloads | Training and development included Are you looking for a Family Safeguarding role in a commutable location where caseloads are relatively low compared to rest of the UK?  We are currently looking for an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker to work with a council who have a a few posts to fill up where they want everyone to have minimal caseloads as possible.  Within this role you will help long temrm family support services covering child in need, child protection with only very minimal amount of court cases,  You will get access to top training and development as an agency worker and work with a wide range of experienced social workers.  Benefits: Access to well being services Flexibility encouraged - come into office when you want Loyalty Bonus - Contact for more detail  6 month contract minimum  Access to training & development  Easily commutable With the countries rise of cost of living it may seem ridiculous to change roles but we have so many good opportunities for everyone! We work directly with managers so we can get your perfect responsibilities / needs for a role and then present them to managers of interest! In Summary, if you refer a Social Worker and we place them, you get £500 for each candidate you refer! Get in touch now. 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 Nathan on 07401281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

Are you a passionate social worker ready to make a meaningful impact on families across North West Wales? Maybe you live in mainland Wales or England and want to move to a gorgeous county where its a slower pace of life and you have manageable caseloads to be able to enjoy that work life balance.  We’re partnering with a forward-thinking authority that is committed to strengthening their Safeguarding Teams. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, these roles offer an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and progressive environment. What You Can Expect: Manageable Caseloads: Focus on providing quality work without being overwhelmed. Career Growth - Help understand the process which other local authorities work at to grow your understanding Beautiful County: Work at one of the most beautiful parts of the UK Flexible Work Arrangements: Work from home options and the freedom to manage your own diary. Collaborative Teams: Join a team of driven social workers and work alongside supportive managers who empower you to thrive and do not micro-manage you.  Why have Leaders In Care as an agency: Weekly check-ins with your dedicated consultant. A service with over 600 5-star Google reviews – a testament to our commitment to excellence. Exclusive loyalty bonuses, including a £500 refer-a-friend bonus. Seamless payroll and timesheet system – Fridays are no longer a worry! The best pay rates in the market. Stable and supportive teams that understand the challenges of social work. In Summary, if you are a Social Worker, please get in touch so we can discuss potential opportunities to suit your needs. Furthermore, if there is anything else you need support with please shout up! As this is a statutory role you are required to have a Social Work qualification and full registration to Social Care Wales Or if you'd like more info on how Leaders in Care can support you, call Nathan on 07401281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk

Social Worker | Safeguarding

 FLEXIBLE Working | Long Contracts into 2026 Beat the new year rush and settle into this flexible Child protection team in Greater Manchester! Want to work with an authority that grants you freedom and flexibility?  Leaders in Care are working with a council located in the Greater Manchester area, we're in search of  an experienced social worker to join the Child Protection team, for a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour - quick starts available and independent working / managing your diary is encouraged - as well as the new norm of flexible WFH arrangements.   Benefits of this role include a manageable caseload, so you can give each case the time it needs to provide the best service to children and families concerned. This council have also incorporated a flexible working schedule, which allows you to condense you’re hours into 4 days, so you can have a 3 day weekend! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. At Leaders in Care, we pride ourselves on matching social workers with their desired roles in long term, secure contracts If you’re an experienced social worker looking for a new challenge or completely new to agency social work and want to understand how it works, we’ve got you covered. If you’re interested in this role or any of our other vacancies, please don’t hesitate to give Tommy@leadersincare.co.uk or you can send any questions or queries over by email to tommy@leadersincare.co.uk. We also offer a competitive referral scheme, offering £500 for anyone we successfully place from your referral.

Social Workers in the Northwest Required!

Calling all social workers in the North West!  Tired of being thrown into a contract with little or no support? Is it you bringing jobs to your agency with nothing in return? Here at Leaders in Care we work differently to any other agency, and we endeavour to support and supplement our social workers in contracts wherever possible! Across the Northwest, Leaders in Care have access to several roles in several different authorities, where you can take advantage of our exclusive rates and loyalty bonus. Leaders in Care won’t submit your CV and forget about you, we have one to one conversations with decision makers to ensure the role is just a good fit for you as you are for them – meaning flexibility is negotiated off the bat with 6 months contracts offered, condensed working weeks available or even part time hours and job shares available to work around your needs! Dedicated, experienced Consultant Access to the best Jobs and working patterns Continued supported in Contracts If you are a social worker based in the Northwest there is no better time to get in touch and connect with us, we’re keen to reach out to as many social workers in the area as possible to share what we can do for you in your next role and the support we offer therein! If you would like to know more, send your CV to leo@leadersincare.co.uk , or call on 0161 249 8195 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 do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England 

Social Worker | Children Looked After Team

Flexible Working | Working from home encouraged | Loyalty Bonus | Supportive Management | 6 month rolling contract If you enjoy direct work with children this role is ideal for you! Over in Merseyside there's a team that covers and supports Care Experienced Children - a team dedicated to best outcomes for children within care whether that's residential or within care settings.   You will be working with children who are in a long term care arrangements, managing care proceedings following the first hearing, meaning you will need experience of doing a variety of court work, including writing statements and plans and progress reunification plans, adoption etc So what are the benefits for you? We understand the importance of work-life balance therefore alongside dealing with complex cases, working from home is encouraged, you will be working with a fast paced team however these authorities allow you to work around a personal schedule! Alongside this you will be getting a quality of service with Leaders in Care offering weekly check ins to make sure the role is exactly what is offered to you, even check google to show that we offer a 5* service.  If this role interests you, please get in contact with Leo, send your CV to leo@leadersincare.co.uk , or call on 0161 249 8195!  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!3 As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

Social Worker | Children with Disabilities

Flexible Working | Working from home encouraged | Supportive Management | 6 month rolling contract If you enjoy direct work with children this role is ideal for you! Over in Merseyside there's a team that covers and supports Care Experienced Children - a team dedicated to best outcomes for children within care whether that's residential or within care settings.   You will be working with children who are in a long term care arrangements, managing care proceedings following the first hearing, meaning you will need experience of doing a variety of court work, including writing statements and plans and progress reunification plans, adoption etc So what are the benefits for you? We understand the importance of work-life balance therefore alongside dealing with complex cases, working from home is encouraged, you will be working with a fast paced team however these authorities allow you to work around a personal schedule! Alongside this you will be getting a quality of service with Leaders in Care offering weekly check ins to make sure the role is exactly what is offered to you, even check google to show that we offer a 5* service.  If this role interests you, please get in contact with Leo, send your CV to leo@leadersincare.co.uk , or call on 07893 947799  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 do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.