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Registered Manager - Ofsted

Registered Manager – Children’s EBD Home Leeds | £60,000–£65,000 per annum Stable service | Clear leadership autonomy | Therapeutic, long-term care | Strong organisational support Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready to lead a trusted and established Children’s Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) home in Leeds? This is an opportunity to manage a service where stability, quality, and long-term outcomes genuinely matter—and where you will have the autonomy to make a meaningful difference. At this home, consistency and structure are central to achieving positive outcomes. You’ll be trusted to lead with confidence, develop a capable staff team, and provide young people with a safe, predictable, and therapeutic environment where progress and personal growth are at the heart of care. Why This Role Stands Out Lead a stable, well-established service with strong organisational support. Shape the culture of the home and lead your team with clarity and confidence. Focus on long-term therapeutic outcomes rather than constant firefighting. Make a tangible difference in the lives of children with EBD. Join a provider that values realistic care planning, quality, and stable leadership. Package & Benefits Salary: £60,000–£65,000 per annum 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Funded training and ongoing professional development. On-call rota with additional payment where applicable. About the Company You will be joining a reputable provider with a long-standing commitment to safeguarding and delivering high-quality, consistent care for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The organisation values stable leadership, realistic care planning, and homes that feel safe, structured, and genuinely supportive—for both young people and staff. Your Key Responsibilities Hold full Ofsted registration and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team, maintaining clear standards and accountability. Oversee day-to-day operational management, ensuring safe and high-quality care. Drive stability, positive outcomes, and a consistent therapeutic environment. Build positive relationships with external professionals, families, and stakeholders. About You Proven experience as a Registered Manager within a children’s EBD home. Strong experience leading Ofsted inspections and maintaining compliance. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, or actively working towards it. A confident, passionate leader who values structure, clarity, and therapeutic care. This is more than a job—it’s the chance to lead a well-supported home, create lasting positive outcomes, and take the next meaningful step in your career. For an honest, confidential conversation about whether this role is right for you, contact Leaders in Care.

Registered Manager - Ofsted

Stable service | Clear leadership autonomy | Therapeutic, long-term care | Strong organisational support Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready to lead a trusted and established Children’s Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) home in Birmingham? This is your opportunity to manage a home where stability, quality, and long-term outcomes truly matter—and where you’ll have the autonomy to make a real difference. At this home, consistency and structure are key. You’ll be trusted to lead confidently, develop your team, and provide young people with a safe, predictable, and therapeutic environment where progress and personal growth are at the heart of care. Why This Role Stands Out Run a stable, well-established service with strong organisational support. Shape the culture of the home and lead your team with clarity and confidence. Focus on long-term therapeutic outcomes rather than constant firefighting. Make a tangible impact on the lives of children with EBD. Package & Benefits Salary £70,000 - £75,000 per annum. 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Funded training and ongoing professional development. On-call rota with additional payment where applicable. About the Company You will be joining a reputable provider with a long-standing commitment to safeguarding and delivering high-quality, consistent care for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The organisation values stable leadership, realistic care planning, and homes that feel safe, structured, and genuinely supportive. Your Key Responsibilities Hold full Ofsted registration and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team, maintaining clear standards and accountability. Oversee day-to-day operational management, ensuring safe and high-quality care. Drive stability, positive outcomes, and a consistent therapeutic environment. About You Proven experience as a Registered Manager in a children’s EBD home. Strong experience leading Ofsted inspections and maintaining compliance. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, or actively working towards it. A passionate leader who values structure, clarity, and therapeutic care. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a real difference while leading a supportive and well-resourced home. For an honest conversation about whether this role is the right next step for you, contact Leaders in Care for a confidential discussion.

Social Worker - Children Family First

Children’s Social Worker – Level 2 / 3 Children & Families First Team | South Coast Salary: Level 2 – Band 10: Starting salary of £45,529 Level 3 – Band 11: Starting salary of £49,817 Pro rata for part-time colleagues. Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for a long-term statutory role where you can build meaningful relationships and create sustainable change for children and families? We’re recruiting Children’s Social Workers at Level 2 and Level 3 to join established Children & Families First Teams within a supportive local authority on the South Coast. This is an opportunity to work with children and families who require longer-term intervention following assessment. You’ll manage Child in Need and Child Protection plans, helping families address risk, improve outcomes and, wherever possible, keep children safely within their family network. The role You’ll take responsibility for a complex and rewarding caseload, providing consistent, relationship-based Social Work to children and families requiring ongoing statutory intervention. Your responsibilities will include: Managing cases at Child in Need and Child Protection level Completing ongoing assessment, risk analysis, safety planning and intervention Developing clear, child-focused plans alongside children, parents and wider family networks Reviewing progress regularly and adapting plans to ensure they remain effective Working closely with schools, health colleagues, police and other partner agencies Providing purposeful direct work with children and families Identifying when legal intervention may be necessary and contributing to robust pre-proceedings planning Supporting less experienced colleagues and students at Level 3 Maintaining high-quality recording, reports and professional recommendations About you To be successful, you’ll bring: Significant frontline safeguarding Social Work experience Experience managing complex Child in Need and Child Protection casework Strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills Confidence working with risk, uncertainty and professional challenge The ability to form constructive relationships with children, families and partner agencies Excellent communication, organisation and conflict-resolution skills Experience mentoring colleagues or students, or willingness to undertake Practice Education training Social Work England registration The ability to travel across the local area What’s on offer Starting salary of £45,529 at Level 2 or £49,817 at Level 3 Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities Full induction and Practice Fundamentals support Manageable caseloads and regular, high-quality supervision Clear progression routes and excellent development opportunities 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after two years’ continuous service Flexible working arrangements Modern, refurbished office spaces Employee Assistance Programme Staff network groups and an inclusive workplace culture Relocation support, subject to approval If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, relationship-based Social Work and supporting children to remain safe and thrive within their families, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career close to the South Coast.

Adults Community Network Social Worker

Flexible / Hybrid Working | Up to 3 Days Working From Home | Competitive Rate Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker looking for a role that offers greater flexibility, a supportive management team and a healthier work-life balance? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-supported Adult Social Care team working with older adults and people with mental health needs. You’ll have the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week, while remaining part of a collaborative team focused on high-quality, strengths-based practice. The service understands the demands of frontline social work and is committed to ensuring practitioners feel trusted, supported and able to manage their workload effectively. The role As an Adult Community Social Worker, you will work with adults aged 18+ to promote independence, achieve positive outcomes and ensure the right care and support is in place. Your responsibilities will include:   Managing a community-based caseload of adults with complex needs Undertaking mental capacity and best-interest assessments where required Supporting adults, families and carers to identify the outcomes that matter most to them Working closely with health professionals, care providers and voluntary-sector partners Safeguarding adults at risk and contributing to timely hospital discharges Maintaining accurate case records and delivering person-centred, legally literate practice Why this role?   Competitive hourly rate, reflective of your experience Hybrid working: up to 3 days per week from home A balanced caseload that supports quality-focused practice Approachable managers, regular supervision and expert guidance Access to the resources and support needed to do your role effectively Meaningful work supporting older adults and people with mental health needs to remain independent Why work with Leaders in Care? As a Leaders in Care candidate, you will receive consistent support throughout your assignment, including:   Our Exclusive Loyalty / Appreciation Bonus to recognise your commitment Weekly check-ins from your dedicated consultant Reliable, prompt payroll A recruitment partner backed by 650+ five-star reviews from social work professionals A £500 referral bonus for every successful recommendation What we’re looking for   Qualified Social Worker Current Social Work England registration Experience in Adult Social Care Experience supporting older adults, people with mental health needs, or in a related community service Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act and adult safeguarding practice A strengths-based, person-centred approach and confident multidisciplinary working skills If you are looking for a flexible Adult Social Work opportunity where you will be supported, valued and trusted to deliver your best work, get in touch today. Contact Georgia Gaffey at Leaders in Care Email - georgia@leadersincare.co.uk Phone - 07828 873089 Know someone who could be a great fit? Refer them to Leaders in Care and earn £500 if they are successfully placed.

Social Worker - PLO & Court

Children’s Social Worker – Level 2 / 3 PLO & Court Team | South Coast Salary: Level 2 – Band 10: Starting salary of £45,529 Level 3 – Band 11: Starting salary of £49,817 Pro rata for part-time colleagues. Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker with a strong safeguarding background and the confidence to manage complex pre-proceedings and court-related work? We’re recruiting Children’s Social Workers at Level 2 and Level 3 to join specialist PLO & Court Teams within a supportive local authority on the South Coast. This is an opportunity to work with families where concerns for a child’s safety may meet the threshold for legal action. You’ll provide purposeful, analytical and relationship-based Social Work, helping families make sustainable changes wherever possible while ensuring timely and robust plans are made when children need protection. The role You’ll manage complex cases during the pre-proceedings stage, working closely with children, parents, wider family networks and partner agencies. Your responsibilities will include: Managing complex safeguarding casework within the Public Law Outline process Undertaking high-quality assessments, risk analysis and care planning Working with families affected by domestic abuse, adult mental health needs and substance misuse Leading purposeful direct work with children and parents Preparing clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations for legal processes Working collaboratively with legal colleagues, Children in Care teams, adoption services and multi-agency partners Supporting timely permanency planning, including where children cannot safely remain at home Mentoring less experienced colleagues and students at Level 3 Contributing to a reflective, supportive and high-performing team culture About you To be successful, you’ll bring: Significant frontline safeguarding Social Work experience Confidence managing complex children’s statutory casework Experience of, or a strong interest in, pre-proceedings and court work Excellent analytical skills and sound professional judgement The ability to build constructive working relationships while providing clear professional challenge Strong written communication skills, including report writing Resilience, organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities Experience mentoring colleagues or students, or willingness to undertake Practice Education training Social Work England registration The ability to travel across the local area What’s on offer Starting salary of £45,529 at Level 2 or £49,817 at Level 3 Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities Full induction and Practice Fundamentals support Manageable caseloads and regular supervision Clear progression pathways and excellent professional development opportunities 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after two years’ continuous service Flexible working arrangements Modern, refurbished office spaces Employee Assistance Programme Staff network groups and an inclusive working environment Relocation support, subject to approval This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Social Worker to develop specialist expertise in PLO and court work while making a real difference for children and families on the South Coast.

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Children’s Social Worker – Level 2 / 3 Children With Disabilities Team | South Coast Salary: Level 2 – Band 10: Starting salary of £45,529 Level 3 – Band 11: Starting salary of £49,817 Pro rata for part-time colleagues. Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking to make a meaningful difference for children and young people with disabilities and their families? We’re recruiting Children’s Social Workers at Level 2 and Level 3 to join a specialist Children With Disabilities Team within a supportive local authority on the South Coast. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people with a range of disabilities and additional needs, helping to ensure they are safe, supported and able to achieve the best possible outcomes. You’ll build positive relationships with families, carers and partner agencies, delivering high-quality, strengths-based statutory Social Work. The role You’ll manage a varied caseload, supporting children and young people with disabilities across Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care pathways. Key responsibilities include: Completing thorough assessments of children’s needs, risks and strengths Managing complex safeguarding concerns and statutory casework Developing and reviewing child-centred plans that promote safety, wellbeing and independence Working closely with parents, carers, schools, health professionals and other partner agencies Supporting children and families through periods of significant change or challenge Providing clear analysis, professional recommendations and effective case direction Supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues and students at Level 3 Contributing to a collaborative, reflective and inclusive team culture About you To be successful, you’ll bring: Significant frontline safeguarding Social Work experience Experience of managing complex children’s statutory casework Strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills The confidence to work constructively with families and offer professional challenge where needed Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills A genuine commitment to promoting the rights, voice and outcomes of children with disabilities Experience supporting colleagues or students, or willingness to undertake Practice Education training Social Work England registration The ability to travel across the local area What’s on offer Starting salary of £45,529 at Level 2 or £49,817 at Level 3 Permanent opportunities, with flexible working options available Full induction and Practice Fundamentals support Manageable caseloads and regular supervision Clear progression routes and excellent learning and development opportunities 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after two years’ continuous service Modern, refurbished office environments Employee Assistance Programme Staff network groups and an inclusive workplace culture Relocation support, subject to approval If you are passionate about delivering excellent Social Work for children and young people with disabilities, this is an opportunity to build your career in a values-led service close to the South Coast.

Social Worker | Children & Families

Are you considering a new environment with supportive Senior Management? You will work with a Children & Families team based near Edinburgh, where the complex caseloads are shared fairly across the team, and you are backed by constant support from management and your fellow colleagues. Have access to monthly supervision, backed up with training development programs every 2 months. A supportive team is key to anyone’s success and this local authority is where you will get it. Full benefits of the role: Flexible working Hours Manageable Caseloads Supportive PERM Managers Regular supervision & Guidance Loyalty Bonus With flexible working hours, you can space out the casework and have more ability to spend time with your family and loved ones. You can juggle cases in a more streamlined and efficient manner to produce high-quality work and conduct procedures in a less chaotic style.    If you would like to know more, send your CV to tommy@leadersincare.co.uk , or call on 01224 459 896. 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 & registered to Scottish Social Services.  

Social Worker

Making a genuine difference in safeguarding practice can be easier when the environment supports you. This Social Worker opportunity offers the chance to focus on quality work within a stable service where experienced managers provide consistent oversight. If you are a Social Worker or Safeguarding Social Worker seeking flexibility and a manageable caseload, this role offers the structure and support to do your best work. Working as a Social Worker in this safeguarding team means joining a council that values stability and collaborative practice. The service has maintained low management turnover, creating a consistent and supportive environment for professionals delivering frontline safeguarding work. Package & Benefits • £42 per hour. • Hybrid working model. • High hourly rate. • Stable leadership team with low management turnover. About the Company This local authority safeguarding service is known for its stable leadership and supportive team culture. The service prioritises effective safeguarding practice, manageable workloads, and a collaborative environment where experienced professionals can focus on delivering meaningful outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities • Manage a safeguarding caseload involving children and families requiring statutory intervention. • Complete assessments, care planning, and safeguarding interventions in line with legislation. • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to protect vulnerable children. • Maintain accurate case recording and participate in safeguarding reviews and meetings. If you are an experienced Social Worker exploring safeguarding roles or considering a move as a Safeguarding Social Worker, we would welcome a conversation even if your CV is not fully up to date. Contact Tommy on tommy@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828 497 807 for more information or a confidential discussion.