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Responsible Individual - 1 Day Per Week

Brand New Children's Residential Home | Up to 3 Children | EBD & Complex Needs | Up to £550 per Day | 1 Day per Week Responsible Individual (1 Day per Week) – Up to £550 per Day We're supporting the launch of a brand new children's residential home and are looking for an experienced Responsible Individual to provide strategic oversight on a part-time basis, committing just one day per week. The home will support up to three children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs, offering an opportunity to play a key role in establishing a high-quality, compliant service from day one. This position would suit an experienced Responsible Individual who already works within the sector and has the capacity to support an additional home. You'll work closely with the leadership team, helping shape the service, maintain high standards of care and ensure the home is fully prepared to meet and maintain Ofsted expectations. You'll provide governance and oversight across safeguarding, quality assurance, compliance and operational standards, supporting the Registered Manager while promoting a positive culture focused on achieving the best outcomes for young people. What's on Offer? 1 day per week commitment Up to £550 per day Opportunity to support the development of a brand new home Autonomy to influence quality, governance and service delivery Flexible role that can fit around existing commitments Work alongside an ambitious provider committed to delivering outstanding care What We're Looking For Level 5 or Level 7 qualification in Leadership & Management Previous experience as a Responsible Individual within children's residential care Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children's home legislation Experience supporting children with EBD and complex needs Excellent understanding of safeguarding, governance and quality assurance Ability to provide strategic oversight while supporting a newly established service If you're an experienced Responsible Individual looking for a flexible consultancy opportunity where you can have a genuine impact on the development of a new children's home, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, contact Chris on 07897 024978 or send your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

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.

Social Worker - Court

Manageable caseloads | Flexible hybrid working | Long-term safeguarding focus | Strong professional support Focused safeguarding work in Merseyside where quality matters more than volume. The Safeguarding Social Worker role gives you the space to build meaningful relationships with families while avoiding overwhelming caseloads. This opportunity suits an experienced Social Worker, Child Protection Social Worker or Safeguarding Practitioner looking for balance and stability. With the Safeguarding Social Worker position, you will have autonomy in how you manage your day-to-day work while being supported by a collaborative team. The structure allows you to focus on long-term outcomes, not just short-term demand, alongside genuine flexibility and ongoing development. Package & Benefits • £40 per hour • Flexible working with office attendance based on your preference. • Minimum 6-month contract. • Access to wellbeing and support services. • Ongoing training and professional development. About the Company This service provides high-quality safeguarding support to children and families across Merseyside. Teams are structured to ensure manageable caseloads and consistent practice standards. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration, reflective practice and supporting practitioners to deliver meaningful long-term impact. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases as a Safeguarding Social Worker. • Deliver long-term family support focused on improving outcomes and stability. • Work closely with multi-agency partners to safeguard children effectively. • Contribute to assessments and care planning with a focus on proportionate intervention. About You • Qualified Social Worker with experience in safeguarding or child protection teams. • Registered with Social Work England. • Proven experience working in long-term statutory children’s services. If you are an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker, Social Worker or Child Protection Social Worker exploring your next move, support is available to help you find the right fit. Even if your CV is not fully up to date, conversations can start from where you are now. Contact leo@leadersincare.co.uk or 07839 947799 for more information or a confidential discussion.

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 | 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.