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Advanced Social Worker - Child Protection

Weekly expenses support | Flexible working encouraged | Manageable 10–15 caseload | Stable safeguarding team If you are an experienced Advanced Social Worker looking for stability, this Advanced Social Worker role offers consistent work within a well-established safeguarding team and a manageable caseload of around 10–15. You will join a service where expectations are realistic and social workers are supported to focus on meaningful safeguarding practice. As an Advanced Social Worker, you will be part of a stable team where caseloads are shared fairly and professionals are trusted to manage their work without unnecessary oversight. Flexible working is actively encouraged to help maintain a healthy balance between demanding safeguarding work and life outside of it. Package & Benefits • £40–£43 per hour. • Weekly expenses support through a loyalty bonus of £1–£3 per hour. • Manageable caseload of approximately 10–15 cases. • Flexible working arrangements encouraged. • Market-leading timesheet system designed to simplify weekly submissions. About the Company You will be joining a local authority children’s service with a long-standing safeguarding team and a collaborative working culture. The service focuses on sustainable caseloads, supportive leadership, and creating an environment where social workers can deliver consistent safeguarding outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Manage a safeguarding caseload, supporting children in need and those subject to child protection plans. • Undertake safeguarding assessments and contribute to effective child protection planning. • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure safe and timely interventions. • Contribute to team discussions and share expertise to support consistent safeguarding practice. About You • Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. • Minimum three years’ post-qualification experience within children’s services. • Safeguarding experience within a statutory local authority setting. If you’d like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV is not fully up to date, we would be happy to speak with you. Contact nathan@leadersincare or call 07401 281738 for more information or a confidential discussion.

Social Worker - Early Help & Assessment

Flexible Working | £38 P/H | Commutable area from England | Non Caseholding | Weekly Payroll | Long term We are recruiting an experienced Community Care Social Worker to join a forward-thinking Early Help & Assessment Service in South Wales. You will manage a varied caseload, complete high-quality assessments and planning, and work closely with families to improve outcomes and ensure safeguarding. What you’ll be doing: Managing a caseload of children and families Completing assessments, plans and reports Delivering early help interventions Working closely with partner agencies Responding to safeguarding concerns What we’re looking for: Social Work qualification & registration with Social Care Wales Strong knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation Experience working with complex family situations Excellent communication and assessment skills Driving licence and access to a vehicle For more information contact nathan@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07401 281738

Social Worker - Fostering & Adoption - Gibraltar

Supportive team culture | Meaningful permanence work | Autonomy in assessments | Long-term impact for families Helping children find safe, stable homes is rewarding work, especially when you have the time and support to complete assessments to a high standard. This Supervising Social Worker opportunity offers experienced fostering and adoption professionals the chance to focus on meaningful outcomes within a well-established service. If you are an experienced Fostering Social Worker or Adoption Social Worker looking for a varied role with autonomy and continuity, this 11-month maternity cover position offers the opportunity to work across both fostering and adoption services while developing your assessment expertise. Package & Benefits • Salary of £37,835 to £45,468 per annum, depending on experience. • 11-month maternity cover contract. • £700 relocation allowance. About the Company This is an established children’s service with a strong focus on delivering high-quality fostering and adoption support. The team promotes collaborative working, values professional judgement, and is committed to achieving positive long-term outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities • Complete high-quality Form F assessments for prospective foster carers. • Undertake Prospective Adopters Reports (PARs) in line with statutory requirements. • Support fostering and adoption assessments through relationship-led practice. • Contribute to permanence planning and positive outcomes for children. About You • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. • Minimum 3 years’ post-qualifying experience within fostering and adoption services. • Proven experience completing Form F assessments and Prospective Adopters Reports (PARs). If you are an experienced Supervising Social Worker, Fostering Social Worker, or Adoption Social Worker looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you, even if your CV is not fully up to date. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.

Social Worker C+F

Relish the opportunity to work with a social group in this well established council. A senior manager is looking for an experienced social worker to join their safeguarding team in the central belt. This is definitely a job to pounce on, team leaders are offering social workers the chance to work a hybrid model that will massively benefit people with child care commitments. You will be expected to work only 2 day in the office per week! You’ll also receive the exclusive Leaders in Care loyalty bonus – a top up on the standard pay rate for that council (minimum £1p/h). As for senior managers, they are supportive, reassuring and conduct supervision regularly. They are needing an experienced worker who can come in and pick up a manageable caseload with a few complex pieces of work. Sounds good? If you would like to know more, send your CV to tommy@leadersincare.co.uk , or call on 07828 497807. 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

Good Ofsted | Loyalty bonus | 5* Google reviews | £500 referral bonus Join a tight nit disabilities team which is made up of PERM staff with low turnover in recent times. The council in mind are interviewing ASAP with immediate starts. Benefits of working with Leaders in Care as a child welfare Social Worker include: £33.30 per hour Flexible working and a great selection of stable authorities to choose from Full screening process with devoted professional consultants £500 refer a friend bonus Responsibilities of the role: Working alongside family/carers Manage a case load of CWD cases including CP, LAC & Court Work Conduct family visits and complete assignments Leaders in Care can offer a rate of £33.30, along with a service that has received 370 5* Google reviews – this means weekly check ins, support on your placement, and a market leading timesheet & payroll system that means Fridays are no longer a stress of refreshing your bank to see if your money is coming! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.  

Social Worker - Scottish Islands

Ever wanted to explore the Scottish Islands? We’re on the lookout for an experienced, qualified Social Worker with a strong background in children’s safeguarding to join our team in the stunning Scottish Islands. You will be focusing on ensuring the safety and well-being of children who are at risk. You'll be responsible for assessing, planning, and providing support for children and families in need. You’ll also be working with other professionals to create the best outcomes for those involved. One of the big benefits of this role is that we offer a competitive pay rate, based on your experience. You'll also have the flexibility to work from home with hybrid working arrangements, alongside visits to the office and local areas when needed. You’ll be supported by long-term senior managers who are committed to your growth and development, and there’s even a £500 referral bonus if you refer a colleague who joins the team. If you're ready for a new challenge in a beautiful location, get in touch! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to SSSC. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy at tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 07828497807).  

Social Worker - CP/CIN

Child Protection Social Worker Stable Caseload | Low manager turnover | £37 per hour | 5* Google reviews For the child protection social workers who are due for a change of scenery and want to start on a clean slate, this opportunity may be the one for you. Whether you have experience in child protection, looked after children, or referral and assessment. A local authority in the East Midlands are looking for good quality workers to help them in the Child Protection Team, with a pay rate of £37 per hour. You will be holding a steady caseload of up to 22 cases, and this will be reduced greatly after your first month due to an influx of new starters that are due to start this next week. What’s also great about the role is the training that can be provided for agency staff, as the council are keen for you to further develop your skills to implement into everyday practice. Management in the local authority have been there longer than the furniture, which I find to be a very appealing aspect for social workers who are looking at longevity when choosing their next role. They  have a clear vison and its refreshing to see how they want to work with the Social Workers to overturn the challenges that most councils are facing in the current climate. Leaders in Care can offer exclusive rates along with a service that has received 600+  5* Google reviews – this means weekly check ins, support on your placement, and a market leading timesheet & payroll system that means Fridays are no longer a stress of refreshing your bank to see if your money is coming! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy on tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 07738 196 375).