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Social Worker | Child Protection

 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 Leo a call on 0161 249 8195. Or you can send any questions or queries over by email to Leo@leadersincare.co.uk. We also offer a competitive referral scheme, offering £500 for anyone we successfully place from your referral.

Social Worker | Assessment Team

  FLEXIBLE Working | Long Contracts  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 Duty & Assessment 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 Leo a call on 0161 249 8195. Or you can send any questions or queries over by email to Leo@leadersincare.co.uk. We also offer a competitive referral scheme, offering £500 for anyone we successfully place from your referral.

Social Worker - Family Support Team

£5000 enhancement | Flexible & Hybrid Working | Full & Part-Time Positions Available - Social Worker Are you starting the new year ready for a fresh challenge? Perhaps your current role doesn’t offer the flexibility, support, or balance you need? If so, keep reading! The Vale of Glamorgan has expanded its Family Support Teams to meet growing demand, reaffirming its commitment to delivering strength-based services. These teams value the expertise of children, families, and social workers, with relationships at the core of everything they do. With hybrid working, manageable caseloads, and a focus on work-life balance, The Vale provides the supportive environment you’ve been searching for. Why Choose The Vale? Hybrid & Flexible Working: Balance admin duties at home while meeting families and children on-site as needed. Manageable Caseloads: A maximum of 20–22 children per worker, adjusted for complexity. Collaborative Support: Access to family aides, social care officers, and business support to help lighten the load. Career Development: Regular supervision, training opportunities, and clear pathways for progression. Competitive Salaries: Including a £5,000 annual enhancement for all qualified roles. Part-Time Opportunities: Flexible options available to suit your lifestyle. About the Family Support Teams Join a team dedicated to working with families on long-term plans, building resilience and minimising risks to children by engaging their networks. These teams are responsible for: Planning and reviewing care for children receiving support, including those on child protection plans. Helping families achieve their goals through consistent, kind, and child-focused support. Supporting families until court proceedings conclude, providing stability throughout. In this role, you’ll make a real difference by helping families focus on what matters most to them and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. If you would like to know more, send your CV to leo@leadersincare.co.uk, or call 0161 249 8195. If the role isn’t for you, but you know a friend or colleague looking for a change, we are offering a market-leading referral fee of £500 per placement. All you have to do is reach out! Please ensure you hold a Social Work Qualification and valid Social Work Wales registration before applying.

Intake Team (Senior Social Worker)

£5,000 Annual Enhancement | Access to CPD | Supportive Management | Learning & Development | Flexible Working Wanting more flexibility and freedom? These benefits below may be the right fit for you to get more out of your role!  Benefits: Capped Cases – aiming to exceed no more than 20 – 22 cases Large, supportive Team Flexible Working Progression opportunities available & Training Due to recent expansion, the service is undergoing a recruitment drive to attract social workers for the Intake and Assessment team. The goal is clear, keep cases low and ensure referrals from the Front-door are handled within their appropriate timescales. The service is undergoing and pursing an improvement journey and is keen to establish management consistency. About the team: Every day is different within the fast paced assessment team. This team completes a range of assessments, conducts section 47 enquiries and establishes whether longer term plans are needed for families.  The priority for this team is assessing what is needed to support children and families, if anything and then moving this support to the right team.  Families will be transferred to our family support teams if intervention is longer than 3 months. You will need to be able to offer, empathetic support to families who have just been referred in to Child and Young People Services.  Families in these circumstances are often in crisis and as such workers need to be calm, and child focused when things are unpredictable. For more details or an informal chat about this role and others like it - reach out to me on 07893 947799 or email leo@leadersincare.co.uk As this is a statutory role, you will require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work Wales.  

Residential Support Worker

£22.50 per hour | Outside IR35 | Free Accommodation | £250 Referral Bonus | Expanding 4-Bed Home Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker with a passion for helping children and young people thrive through trauma-informed practice? Looking for your next adventure in one of the most stunning and peaceful locations in the UK? This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. The Role: We’re working with a well-established residential service in the Channel Islands, supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. The home currently supports 4 young people, and with new homes opening soon, there’s scope for you to relocate and even work alongside friends or colleagues if you wish! Your role will focus on: Providing high-quality care and emotional support to children and young people who have experienced trauma. Using a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach to build trust, resilience, and stability. Supporting daily routines, education, and life skills development. Working closely with the team to create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.  What’s On Offer: £22.50 per hour (Outside IR35- (meaning you’ll work as a self-employed contractor or through your own limited company, giving you more control over your earnings and tax arrangements) Free, high-quality accommodation provided £250 referral bonus if you bring a friend or colleague who joins Opportunity to relocate with friends to work within expanding services Long-term contracts available for the right candidates Beautiful coastal living — work, relax, and enjoy life by the sea  Requirements: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a residential setting supporting children or young people Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and therapeutic approaches NVQ Level 3 in Social Care or similar Passion for helping young people achieve positive outcomes Ability to work as part of a supportive, committed team Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available) If you’re ready for a fresh challenge in a truly unique location — where your skills make a real difference every day we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Nathan on 07401 281738 Email: nathan@leadersincare.co.uk

Social Worker - Children & Families Social Worker

£8k in welcome & retention | Long Standing Management staff | Part time hours offered | Capped Caseload | Flexible Working | Welcome Payment of £4,000 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? You would be bringing your experience with working with children in placements to further bolster their 16+ care leavers team. As a Child & Families Social Worker you will  be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies you will ensure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. Locations:  Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester and Forest of Dean The package includes: welcome payment of £4,000 Between £37,938 - £39,513 per annum for a Social Worker or between £40,476 - £45,718 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience 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 Nathan@leadersincare.co.uk or call me on 07401281738 As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

Social Worker- Family Safeguarding

Easily Commutable | 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