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Adults Post Hospital Discharge Social Worker

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference while enjoying genuine flexibility and support? This Discharge to Assess (D2A) Social Worker opportunity offers a hybrid working model, with the flexibility to work from home for part of the week while remaining closely connected to hospital and community teams. You'll join a local authority that values collaboration, professional development, and employee wellbeing. Working within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment, you'll play a vital role in supporting people to leave hospital safely and receive ongoing assessment in the most appropriate setting, promoting independence and achieving positive outcomes. Benefits include:   Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – A secure, defined benefit pension providing long-term financial security. Excellent annual leave – 27–33 days plus bank holidays, giving you the opportunity to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid and flexible working – A mix of hospital, community, and home-based working to help you manage your workload effectively. Stable public sector employment – Enjoy long-term career security within a supportive local authority. Career development opportunities – Clear progression routes into Senior Practitioner, Advanced Practitioner, and management positions, alongside ongoing training and learning. The Role We're recruiting experienced Discharge to Assess Social Workers to join a busy and supportive team focused on delivering safe, timely hospital discharges. Working closely with health professionals, therapists, ward staff, and community partners, you'll complete strengths-based assessments following discharge, coordinate care and support, and ensure individuals receive the right services to maximise independence and reduce unnecessary readmissions. You'll be responsible for:   Completing Care Act assessments within the Discharge to Assess pathway. Supporting safe and timely discharges from acute hospital settings. Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions where required. Coordinating care packages and community-based support. About You To be considered, you'll need:   A recognised Social Work qualification. Current Social Work England registration. Experience working within Hospital Discharge, Discharge to Assess, or Adult Community Services. A sound understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and strengths-based practice. Experience using Mosaic or a similar case management system is desirable. If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828 873089 for a confidential discussion.

Social Worker - Initial Response Team

Social Worker – Children & Families Initial Response Commutable from Glasgow | £40 per hour | Flexible working Looking for a varied frontline role where you can make a difference to children and families? Leaders in Care is recruiting a Social Worker to join Renfrewshire’s Children and Families Initial Response Team. Based at Renfrewshire House in Paisley, the team provides an authority-wide initial and short-term service for children and young people who are not already receiving social work support. The role You’ll work within a busy team, progressing assessments and supporting families through timely interventions. Your responsibilities will include: Completing initial, child’s planning and child protection assessments. Providing short-term case management and family interventions. Developing and managing safe care plans alongside families. Maintaining accurate electronic case records and monitoring progress. Applying GIRFEC principles and relevant legislation to your practice. What you’ll bring You’ll need a recognised Social Work qualification, experience in a child care setting, and confidence assessing need and risk. Strong time management skills and knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures and guidance are essential. Post-qualifying experience within a duty or initial response team, a Practice Teaching or Child Protection award, and a full current driving licence are desirable. What’s on offer? £40 per hour Flexible working A varied role supporting children and families at the point they first need help. 2/3 days per week in county For more information - contact - Nathan@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07401 281738 for more information

Children's Social Worker - Move to Scotland

Social Worker – Move to Scotland £42 per hour | Office-based working | Established Team | Minimal caseload  Ready for a change of scenery? Bring your child protection experience to Scotland and take the next step in your social work career. Leaders in Care is working with a Scottish council looking for an experienced Child Protection Social Worker currently based in England who is ready to relocate. This is an opportunity to put your safeguarding expertise to work in a new setting, supporting children and families while experiencing life north of the border. The role Undertake child protection assessments and manage complex safeguarding cases. Work closely with children, families and partner agencies. Contribute to care planning and decisions that keep children safe. Work on an office-based basis within the council’s children’s services team What you’ll need A recognised social work qualification. Strong post-qualifying experience in child protection. Confidence managing complex cases and working collaboratively. Willingness to relocate from England and adapt to Scottish legislation and practice. Appropriate Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration before starting. What’s on offer? £42 per hour An opportunity to bring your experience to a Scottish council. A fresh professional challenge and a change of lifestyle. Thinking about making the move? Contact Nathan at Leaders in Care at nathan@leadersincare.co.uk for a confidential conversation.

Gibraltar Adult Social Work Role

Overseas Role | Relocation Package | Something Different? Bored of British Summer 2 months in and fancy a change of scenery all together? Along with already working in a beautiful overseas setting in Gibraltar, depending on your local service years, you'll enjoy 25 to 30 days of annual leave. This role offers you the chance to manage a diverse caseload with varying complexities, ensuring effective resource utilisation to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users.   Gibraltar is very well known for an excellent education system with both British curriculum schools and international schools. The community is also friendly and safe, with low crime rates and excellent healthcare. No need to worry about learning a whole new language right away! English is the official language, making it easy for UK nationals to communicate and integrate. Spanish is also widely spoken, providing an opportunity to learn a new language. The Rock of Gibraltar and surrounding areas provide numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, sailing, and dolphin watching. Gibraltar is a melting pot of cultures, offering a unique blend of British, Spanish, and other Mediterranean influences, enriching your cultural experience Gibraltar offer a competitive salary scale based on years of experience, . Additionally, they also provide a relocation allowance of up to £700 to assist with flights and the relocation of personal belongings or furniture. This ensures a smooth transition for those joining their dynamic team from different locations. In Adult Services, there are roles n two teams for vulnerable adults and learning disabilities. You'll provide ongoing advice and support for care staff in residential settings and support service users with Varying with learning disabilities in various care environments. You must hold a degree in Social Work or an equivalent qualification (CQSW/CSS/DipSW) and be registered with Social Work England. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a social care setting is required. Additional training or postgraduate qualifications in relevant subjects, experience working with specific client groups such as children in care or vulnerable adults, and flexibility in working hours to accommodate service user needs are highly desirable. If this role sounds like something you could be interested in, get in touch! georgia@leadersincare.co.uk 07828 873 089 Alternatively, we offer £500 for successful referrals!