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Registered Manager - Channel Islands

Fast-paced secure environment | Complex and rewarding leadership | Multi-disciplinary team impact | High level autonomy and influence | Outside IR35 Leading the day-to-day delivery of a Secure Children’s Home as a Registered Manager can offer the chance to make a tangible difference to some of the most vulnerable young people. This Registered Manager opportunity is suited to someone confident operating in a secure residential setting, where strong leadership and clear decision-making directly influence outcomes. This Registered Manager role provides scope to shape practice, guide a dedicated team, and maintain high standards across a EBD service. You will have autonomy to lead operational delivery while contributing to wider strategic direction, working within a culture that values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Package & Benefits • £56.50 per hour (Outside IR35). • 6-month contract with potential for extension. • Opportunity to work in a high-impact Registered Manager position within a specialist secure setting. About the Company This service operates within a structured, high-quality residential care environment focused on supporting young people with complex needs. The culture centres on safeguarding, professional standards, and collaborative working across multi-disciplinary teams to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities • Lead the operational delivery of the Secure Children’s Home, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. • Oversee policy development and implementation, ensuring standards of care and practice are consistently maintained. • Provide leadership to a residential team, supporting performance management, supervision, and development of staff. • Work collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders to promote safe, coordinated, and effective outcomes for young people. About You • Minimum 5 years post-qualifying experience within residential childcare management, including experience in a secure children’s home setting. • A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification. • Demonstrable experience operating as a Registered Manager, Care Home Manager, or Registered Care Manager within regulated services. This Registered Manager role offers an opportunity to apply your expertise in a meaningful and impactful setting. If you’re interested in exploring this Registered Manager opportunity further, or feel your experience aligns closely but your CV isn’t fully up to date, we encourage you to get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Children & Families Social Worker

Stable 6-month contract | Outstanding Ofsted | Flexible working arrangements always considered | Supportive management Looking for a new high paying agency role?  At Leaders in Care, we are currently working with a highly regarded local authority based on the South Coast for a Child and Family Assessment Team. Pay rate - £42/h - which has been topped up by our exclusive loyalty bonus! This is a great opportunity for the right person to join a council that really aims to provide a ‘non pressure’ environment for their social workers. This is done through opportunities for flexible working, meaning you can plan your own diary and won’t by limited to office working, allowing you to manage your time more effectively.  In this role, you will be responsible for conducting assessments and providing support to families in need. Benefits include: Regular reflective supervision - ensuring continuous development  Hybrid working model Long-term stable contracts available  Flexible working – plan your own diary. Super engaged management structure to provide quality support to you Outstanding Ofsted  Our unique approach to agency work means we will always be on hand to provide ongoing support whenever you may need it, we want to do what’s right by you to ensure you are happy for the entirety of your time at work with us.#   As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.   To apply, simply email your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk. Alternatively, please call Chris on 0161 240 7897 to discuss this opportunity in more detail. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Social Worker - Child Protection

Beautiful county | 6 month rolling contract | Supportive Management | Flexibility | Loyalty Bonus | New year new start Leaders In Care are currently working with an established authority in the South West of Wales ina  beautiful County with a manageable caseload where they are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in the local authority. You will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well beings of children and families. You will be responsible for assessing risks, developing and implementing protection plans, and working with families and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes by using the family safeguarding model.  The management staff are super friendly and flexible meaning there is no micro management and working your own hours is high encouraged.  Benefits:  Flexibility on rate: You will have strong flexibility on the rate which is up for discussion  Flexibility: Work from anywhere, they encourage flexibility however you still need to be flexible to come into the office  Supportive Management - The authority have long standing staff meaning they are supported and enjoy the culture/ethos of the authority Quality service from Leaders In Care - 570 5* reviews don't lie  Quick process - they want someone quickly to start So if you are a social worker looking to join the service please do let me know.  As this is a statutory role you are required to have a Social Work qualification and full registration to Social Work England.  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

Advanced Safeguading Social Worker

Hot Weather | 20% Tax | Channel Island | Supportive Management | £3000 relocation package | Automatic Citizenship!  Looking for a new challenge? Perhaps a fresh start in a new beautiful location (Channel Islands)..  Do you enjoy fast paced work? Working with partners to ensure swift assessments at the very front door of children’s services? Then this move could be the perfect fit for you, we are currently seeking a Safeguarding Social worker to work out in the Channel Islands on a permanent basis with a high salary compared to the rest of the UK.  Working as an Advanced Social Worker you get a capped caseload and have more responsibilities to ensure everything is done smoothly, affectively like an Advanced Practitioner role.  Why not make the move! maybe your family is seeking change? Advanced Social Workers are offered a great starting salary of £68.000 Social Workers are offered a great starting salary of £63.000 The package includes: Relocation support including removals from the UK & £3000 relocation payment  Flexible working arrangements  16% employer contribution - pension  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, Practice Manager, and four Social Workers in each team. As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. 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 

Advanced Practitioner - Assessment Team

Assessment Social Worker | Supportive Senior Management | Manageable Caseload | Easily commutable in the South West We're currently working closely alongside a highly regarded local authority in the rural South West of England, for an experience Senior SW / AP to join their Duty & Assessment sevice as an Advanced Practitioner.  This is a great opportunity to join a thriving Duty & Assessment service, supported by experienced senior managers who give you the autonomy to manage your own workload how you see fit, meaning you're not limited to office working.  Leaders in Care are offering £42/h for this role Benefits: Manageable caseload Longstanding and supportive permanent management structure (based off feedback) - no micro-management  Flexible working, office 1/2 per week & duty every 3 weeks.  Close-knit team who'll make you feel at home from day 1  A chance to step up from an experienced social worker / Senior to AP  Secure 6 month contract, with the look to further extend beyond this should you wish   What better time to make the move to close out the year and be a part of an excellent team where you're surrounded by like-minded individuals, all with the aim to provide the best care to all children and families involved in the service. As our approach to differs to other agencies, the level of information that we are able to provide will differ to most agencies, as we can provide you with a real insight into the performance and structure of the council based off the constant feedback we receive, which will give you a real feel of the place, prior to starting. As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. To apply or for more information, send your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk, or call Chris on 07897 024978.