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Social Worker - Looked After Children

Manageable caseloads | Flexible hybrid working | Long-term relationship-based practice | Strong professional support Meaningful long-term work with children in care where quality matters more than volume. This Looked After Children Social Worker opportunity offers the space to build lasting relationships and focus on stability, planning and positive outcomes for young people. Ideal for an experienced LAC Social Worker or Children in Care Social Worker looking for balance and consistency in practice. As a Looked After Children Social Worker, you will have the autonomy to manage your day while being supported by a collaborative and reflective team. The service places real value on manageable caseloads, flexible working and creating the right environment for practitioners to deliver high-quality care planning and long-term support. Package & Benefits • £40 per hour. • Flexible hybrid working with office attendance based on preference. • Minimum 6-month contract. • Access to wellbeing and support services. • Ongoing training and professional development. About the Company This service supports looked after children and young people through stable, relationship-focused practice. Teams are structured to promote manageable caseloads, reflective supervision and consistent support for practitioners delivering long-term statutory interventions across children’s services. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload as a Looked After Children Social Worker supporting children and young people in care. • Complete statutory visits, care planning and pathway planning focused on positive long-term outcomes. • Work alongside foster carers, families, schools and multi-agency professionals to promote stability and permanence. • Contribute to assessments, reviews and care plans within long-term children’s services. About You • Qualified Social Worker with experience in looked after children or children in care teams. • Registered with Social Work England. • Proven experience within long-term statutory children’s services. If you are an experienced Looked After Children Social Worker, LAC Social Worker or Children in Care Practitioner exploring your next move, support is available to help you find the right fit. Even if your CV is not fully updated, conversations can start from where you are now. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.

Social Worker - Children & Families

Flexible working | Manageable caseloads | Long-standing leadership team | Clear progression opportunities Stepping into a more senior position should feel achievable, not out of reach. This opportunity for a Child & Families Social Worker offers the chance to work within a stable leaving care service where experienced leadership, capped caseloads, and genuine flexibility allow you to focus on meaningful work with young people aged 16+. Whether you are currently working as a Children’s Social Worker, Leaving Care Social Worker, or agency worker looking for long-term progression, this role offers a supportive environment where your experience is recognised and your development is encouraged. Package & Benefits • Between £37,938 and £39,513 per annum for Social Workers. • Between £40,476 and £45,718 per annum for Senior Social Workers. • £4,000 welcome payment. • Annual retention payment of £2,000. • Relocation package of up to £8,000. • Flexible working options available. • 25.5 days annual leave increasing to 30.5 days after five years. • Option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave per year. About the Company This well-established local authority is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people through relational and systemic practice. Teams are structured to provide meaningful management support, with experienced Team Managers and Advanced Practitioners helping maintain manageable caseloads and strong staff retention. Key Responsibilities • Support children and young people within the 16+ leaving care service. • Build effective partnerships with colleagues and external agencies to safeguard young people. • Deliver high-quality assessments, planning, and intervention work. • Contribute to positive long-term outcomes for children and families. About You • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. • Experience working with children in placements or leaving care services. • Background within statutory children’s social work services. If you are considering a move into a more supportive and progressive environment as a Child & Families Social Worker, even if your CV is not fully updated, we would be happy to speak confidentially. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.

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.