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Community Mental Health Social Worker

Hybrid working is a huge benefit of this role and you will get to work from home for up to 2 days per week, giving you the chance for a healthy work-life balance and the flexibility to manage any personal/childcare commitments. Leaders In Care also offer an exclusive loyalty bonus, as we understand that Social Workers work hard in their role and contribute a huge portion of their time for the wellbeing of others - we want you to feel appreciated for the work you do. You'll be working in a clinical setting within a Community Mental Health Team as a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner reviewing packages of care and adjusting to the clients needs, along with holding a small caseload and supervising more junior staff. The ideal candidate will need to have the following: SW/OT/RMN qualification and current registration Diploma/Degree in subject related to Mental Health. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Full UK driving license If you think you could be interested, get in touch via the details below! Alternatively, if you know someone else who might be interested let me know, as we offer £500 per successful referral! jamie@leadersincare.co.uk 0121 651 1629

Mental Health Social Worker

Great Benefits Package | Excellent Transport Links | Job Security Are you wanting role that offers stability and an excellent benefits package? You’ll be working with adults living with severe and enduring mental ill health, helping them stay independent and well in their communities. You’ll be part of a dedicated team based alongside NHS colleagues, with the time and support to do the work properly—not just tick boxes.   Here’s what you can expect:   A permanent contract and real job security 25 days annual leave (plus more the longer you’re here), with the option to buy extra if you need it Local Government Pension Scheme with additional saving options A proper focus on wellbeing: access to 24/7 support, peer groups, Mental Health First Aiders, and discounted gym membership Flexibility when you need it—because we all have lives outside of work Discounts on high street shopping, travel, food, tech and more A team that looks out for each other, celebrates wins, and knows how important the small things are   You’ll need to be a registered social worker (SWE) and have experience supporting adults in the community. If you’ve worked in mental health before—even better. What matters most is your compassion, resilience, and belief in people’s potential to recover.   Email your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828 873089 for a confidential chat about how this role could fit your life

Hospital Discharge Social Worker

You’ll be offered flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home two days per week - that means you can have a better work-life balance and manage your schedule to fit your personal commitments.   Also, Leaders In Care offer an exclusive loyalty bonus with your rate, as we understand how hard you work and want you to feel appreciated for all you do! Having worked with this authority for a while, I can honestly say that they always keep hold of their good social workers, giving you some form of stability that sometimes isn’t offered in agency work!   You’ll be part of a supportive and experienced team, so you'll have a network of professionals to learn from and collaborate with. It's always nice to work in a supportive environment where everyone is working towards the same goal.   Ensure safe and smooth discharge of patients from the hospital. Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to coordinate post-discharge services. Develop and implement appropriate care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Act as a liaison between hospital staff and external care providers to ensure continuity of care. Address any challenges or concerns to facilitate a seamless transition for patients. Leaders in Care can provide competitive rates, supported by a service that has earned 500 5* Google reviews. This includes weekly check-ins, support during your placement, and a market-leading timesheet & payroll system, eliminating the Friday stress of refreshing your bank to check for your money!   To be considered for this position, it's essential to hold a Social Work Qualification and maintain registration with SWE. If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, kindly submit your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call me at 07828873089. We look forward to hearing from you! Alternatively, if you know someone who would excel in this role, please refer them! We offer a generous £500 reward for successful referrals.  

Advanced Practitioner - R&A

Are you a confident and experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join a dedicated team, committed to delivering effective social care and supporting the Children’s Trust on its journey of improvement. This role offers a yearly salary of £46,164 - £48,253, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation, creativity, and always puts children, young people and families first. Our client is a well-established Children's Trust, committed to continuous improvement and building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce. They promote innovation and creativity while keeping children, young people and families at the heart of everything they do. As an Advanced Practitioner, your responsibilities will include: Delivering highquality social care through confident analysis and decision making. Supervising and managing performance to ensure the highest standards of practice. Managing a complex and diverse caseload. Package and Benefits: As an Advanced Practitioner, you'll enjoy: An annual salary of £46,164 £48,253. A comprehensive 2day induction programme and ongoing training opportunities. Flexible working arrangements and enhanced maternity benefits. A supportive and inclusive management team that empowers you to make professional decisions. A local government Pension Scheme and heavily subsidised town centre car parking. 28 days’ annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 25 days. Employee discount schemes and an Employee Assistance Programme. SWE Registration paid yearly and up to £8,000 relocation payment. A £6,000 Recruitment Bonus. If you've previously held roles such as Senior Social Worker, Child Protection Practitioner, Family Support Practitioner, Child Welfare Specialist, or Family Services Coordinator, this Advanced Practitioner role could be the perfect next step in your career. If you're a dedicated social worker ready to take on the role of Advanced Practitioner and contribute to the improvement journey of a committed Children’s Trust, we'd love to see your CV. Don't miss this opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference to the lives of children and families. 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 at tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 0161 713 0338).  

Qualified Social Worker | Safeguarding

Big improvements have been made at Northamptonshire Children Trust over the last couple of years, as they continue to strive and deliver impeccable service to young people & families. From speaking with senior management its clear to see that they have the best interest of its workers, and now they are looking to build on what is an already thriving group of teams with a few more experienced heads to deliver aid in their Child in Care team. The flexible-working role comes with a salary of £37,884 to £41,120. Main Benefits: £37,884 to £41,120 £6,000 Welcome bonus Retention bonus Learning & development Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days holiday! 28 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays) Caseloads will be fairly distributed and the team have a sense of togetherness in which they dig in and work together. Managers are keen to have bums on seats in the office with hybrid working also a possibility. The trust are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve. This is a really exciting time to be joining a long term project that should see the trust transition into a local authority in the near distant future.  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 at tommy@leadersincare.co.uk for more details (or call on 07828497807).

Social Worker - Assessment

Manageable caseload | Well rated council | Experienced Senior Management  Are you a qualified social worker currently holding a 30+ caseload? As you already know, managing a caseload can determine your work life balance as your life will be consumed by initial visits and report writing, Is this always the case? No! A local authority in Scotland near the South Uplands is looking for an experienced worker to join their extremely steady service to undertake a manageable caseload in their intake service. The council has had positive care inspection reports over the years due to senior managers sharing the same goal. And remember – We provide our exclusive loyalty bonus meaning you’ll be paid above the standard pay rate! Stop overworking yourself and reduce your caseload by 10, apply now! 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 0161 713 0338).  

Child Protection / Assessment Social Worker

Manageable caseload | Supportive management | Flexible working | L&D opportunities | Loyalty bonus    Are you searching for a role where you feel valued and supported by both your managers and your agency?    Leaders in Care are currently working with a highly regarded local authority in the Southwest of England, to recruit for experienced Children’s Social Workers to join a fast-paced, super supportive Child Protection team that offers a great pay rate of £42 per hour, that is topped up with our exclusive Leaders in Care bonus.   With this council, you don’t have to worry about being bogged down with too many cases, as caseloads are split evenly to ensure they are manageable, and you will be supported by a long-standing management structure to ensure a stable and stress free working environment.   The role will involve picking up child in need cases, ongoing care proceedings, conducting assessments and making informed decisions about the most appropriate interventions to support the child and family. Although this council are happy to consider a range of experience, experience in child protection and court work would be desirable.   As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.   There are immediate starts available. However not to worry, this council will wait up to 1 month for the right person. Due to our great relationship with this council, we can provide ongoing support throughout the full process, as well as being there to support you through the placement. For more information, please call Chris on 0161 240 7897. Or email your up to date cv to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

Supervising Social Worker - Nationwide Opportunities

Outstanding Ofsted | Flexible Working | L&D Programme | Career Progression | Opportunity to get into Fostering   Are you looking to join a Fostering service where you feel valued, and career progression is very much encouraged?    Leaders in Care are working with an Ofsted Outstanding rated Independent Fostering Agency on the South Coast of England, for an experienced practitioner to join their well established Fostering service as a Supervising Social Worker.   Benefits include a generous salary of up to £39,727, you can also expect regular learning and development opportunities, to ensure you are developing as a practitioner along with the service.    This council also have great staff retention, with vacancies in the service a rarity. There will be plenty of opportunities to further progress your career should you want them.   This role offers a hybrid working pattern, and the managers are always open to discussions on flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for condensed hours to make sure you’re maintaining that all important work life balance.     As a supervising social worker, you will also be responsible for supporting and managing approved foster carers, assessing special guardians and ensuring support plans are in place, working with children’s social workers to achieve permanence, either through long term fostering or special guardianship.    For this role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.   To apply for this role, send your up to date CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk. Or give me a call on 0161 240 7897 for some more info.

Child & Family Assessment Social Worker

Outstanding Ofsted | Stable contract lengths | A personable approach to agency | £500 referral fee    Are you an experienced social worker looking for a change, or just want to weigh up your options?   Leaders in care are currently partnered with an outstanding Ofsted rated local authority based in the South East, for an experienced Children’s social worker to join the child and family assessment team, for a very competitive rate of £40 per hour.   This council agree with us that it is super important to have a good work life balance in order to spend time with our loved ones outside of work. So this council can offer you very flexible working hours as well as a 60/40 hybrid working pattern. This allows for opportunities for 4 day working weeks by organizing your own diary and condensing your hours.   Further benefits include a manageable caseload, flexible contract lengths and the chance to earn our exclusive ‘Leaders Bonus’ to see up to £100 a week added to your wage. Due to our direct contact and overall great relationship with this council, we can provide ongoing support throughout the whole process, as well as being there to support you through your placement.   As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.   If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity, we’d be happy to help! Please call Chris on 0161 240 7897 to discuss in more detail! Alternatively, just email your up to date cv to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.   We also offer £500 for anyone who we successfully place from your referral.