Social Work

Social worker / Children & Families

Supportive Management | Flexibility to work from home | Generous Annual Leave | Annual retention bonus | Part time hours offered We are currently looking for an experienced social worker to work for an authority in the Vale of Glamorgan area. They have successful teams where they are looking for someone to work on a hybrid/flexible model and would need full requirement to Social Care Wales Workers are able to be consistent, focussed and kind in their work with children, young people and their families / carers making a real difference to children and families when circumstances are challenging.  Managers are readily available and staff wellbeing is a priority across all teams. As a social worker you will complete a range of assessments, conducting section 47 enquiries and establish long term family plans. You need to asses what is needed for children & families where you have a caseload of 20-22 families. Full time equivalent qualified social workers (salary range £39, 834 -  £48,421 including £5,000 annual enhancement) These roles include responsibility for assessments, section 47 enquiries, initial child protection and court work, before transfer to longer-term teams.  Benefits: Flexible working basis and can do 18.5 hours a week if needed. Manageable Caseloads Staff appraisal & development Employee assistance programme Free parking Annual leave purchase scheme Local government pension scheme So if you are a social worker looking for a new role please do get in touch.  

Family Safeguarding Social Worker

£3k Relocation | Flexible Working | Supportive Management| Manageable Caseloads  Are you currently looking for a flexible contract to move to the sunny Channel Islands at the end of summer? We are currently looking for a safeguarding/assessment social worker to join an Outstanding Ofsted authority based in the Channel Islands This experienced safeguarding social worker will have a mixed caseload of children including Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care. Some children may be subject to childcare proceedings or private law proceedings. You must have experience of working with children subject to child in need and protection plans and in public and private care proceedings Because of this, you will be able to have flexibility across the team and a be a part of a non pressurised environment with a fantastic rate to go alongside it! As you wont be limited to office work, you will get a good work life balance.  So what are the other benefits to this role? Manageable caseload Exclusive loyalty bonuses to supplement your pay (+£1-3/h) Quality of service - we work when it works for you, not when office hours dictate (over 500 5* reviews on Google don’t lie!) The UKs leading ‘refer a friend’ bonus of £500 Solid work/life balance Market leading timesheet system – meaning that Fridays are easier when getting paid! Relocation Package 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 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 are required to have a Social Work qualification and full registration to SWE. 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

Social Worker / Beautiful Location

Channel Islands | Slower Pace of life | 20% Tax | Supportive Management | Picturesque Locations | MASH | Beautiful Scenery |  Have you got to the stage in your life where maybe you want to settle down on a beautiful island? Maybe your Children have left and you are bored of the rubbish English weather and feel stale where you are? Leaders In Care are looking for an EXPERIENCED Social Worker to work permanently for teams across the authority. The teams include: MASH Safeguarding Fostering Unlike the mainland, they also have a new non case holding specialist edge of care team. Furthermore,  the authority are going through a strategic change with senior management dedicated to making huge improvements to a service that has acknowledged their previous failings and pledged to make a difference to children and families.   The Social Workers who are working their currently are super supportive and have made similar moves to the Channel islands meaning that if you are worried about settling in and feeling lonely, they are super supportive and do many social activities inside and outside of work. Benefits of this role: Lower Tax / 20% 3k Relocation package £55k+ Salary Minimum Support with the move, you will have advice on moving with support for accommodation Retention bonus Manageable Caseloads  Supportive Management and Teams! The islands are known for their massive tax benefits, beautiful scenery, and slow pace of life. If this sounds like something you could enjoy; along with the chance to have a huge impact on their children’s services then reach out to find out more. As this is a statutory role you are required to have a Social Work qualification and full registration to SWE. 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 with your CV

Social Worker - 0-18 Disabilities Team

Supportive Management | Flexibility to work from home | Generous Annual Leave | Annual retention bonus | Part time hours offered We are currently working with an exciting and growing authority based in the South Gloucestershire area where you will work an Ofsted rated ‘good’ authority. Tasked as a social worker in the 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care team undertakes statutory social work in the areas of Child protection, Children in Need and the initial stages of Looked after Children, as well as working within the Public Law outline and Care proceedings on occasion.  You will ensure vulnerable children and young people with a significant impairment or disability are identified, protected and supported to achieve positive outcomes through the provision of well planned, integrated and coordinated services. Requirements: You will have experience of court work, as candidates will need, or be willing to develop experience and skills to assess a persons capacity and authorise any deprivation of liberty before the courts You will be a qualified social worker with relevant Social Work England registration to practice and a good understanding of asset and strengths based approaches to social work. You will evidence that you are a problem solver, confident about making important decisions, underpinned by a genuine passion to work collaboratively with children, young people and families to meet their goals and aspirations. You will be an advocate for innovation, positivity and dedication. You’ll welcome challenge and embrace change.  You will demonstrate specialist knowledge of the relevant services, including latest service developments, legislation, regulations and codes of practice. Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post   You will be required to travel widely to a range of locations within the Authority so you must have a current driving licence and access to a car. South Gloucestershire pride themselves for their training and development which offer long term difference to there work and helps you get promoted quickly and easy! Benefits: Professional development Career advancement Relocation packages (Up to £8000) Shared ownership £3000 recruitment payment Competitive salaries Flexible working arrangements Avon pension fund SWE registration paid for These posts attract a gross lump sum £3,000 ‘recruitment payment’ pro rata offered to enable Social Workers who have already successfully completed their ASYE to join our permanent workforce.  This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period (after approximately 3-6 months) and is subject to eligibility criteria.  So if you want to hear more information about this role or any others please do reach out.  

Social Worker (Locality/North)

Supportive Management | Flexibility to work from home | Generous Annual Leave | Annual retention bonus | Part time hours offered We are currently working with an exciting and growing authority based in the South Gloucestershire area where you will work an Ofsted rated ‘good’ authority. Tasked as a social worker in the North Locality team you will undertake statutory social work in the areas of Child protection, Children in Need and the initial stages of Looked after Children, as well as working within the Public Law outline and Care proceedings.  You will ensure vulnerable children and young people are identified, protected and supported to achieve positive outcomes through the provision of well planned, integrated and coordinated services The Long Term Social Care team, known as Localities; undertakes statutory social work in the areas of Child protection, Children in Need and the initial stages of Looked after Children, as well as working within the Public Law outline and Care proceedings.  You will ensure vulnerable children and young people are identified, protected and supported to achieve positive outcomes through the provision of well planned, integrated and coordinated services.  Requirements: A qualified social worker with relevant registration to practice and a good understanding of asset and strengths based approaches to social work - or award pending if requiring an ASYE.  A?problem solver, confident about making important decisions, underpinned by a genuine passion to work collaboratively with children, young people and families to meet their goals and aspirations  Innovation, positivity and dedication. You’ll welcome challenge and embrace change.   Social Workers with experience in other areas of Social Work are invited to apply as their skills are transferable and you would be offered ongoing support as part of your career development.  South Gloucestershire pride themselves for their training and development which offer long term difference to there work and helps you get promoted quickly and easy! Benefits: Social Worker £35,235 - £37,938 Advanced Social Worker £39,513 - £42,708 Senior Social Worker £43,693 - £46,731 We have a fluid career progression programme and structure, what does this mean for you?  You no longer need to wait for a vacancy to gain promotion. Apply for progression assessment when you are ready, no restrictions on application windows. Earn a higher income for your recognised experience. Gain promotion without needing to change teams, managers or employer – fast track your potential. Senior roles leading to both managerial or practice specialist careers. Gain experience in other teams with secondment opportunities encouraged. These posts attract a gross lump sum £3,000 ‘recruitment payment’ pro rata offered to enable Social Workers who have already successfully completed their ASYE to join our permanent workforce.  This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period (after approximately 3-6 months) and is subject to eligibility criteria.  So if you want to hear more information about this role or any others please do reach out.  

Children in Care Social Worker

LAC | Supportive senior management | Office only 1 day per week | Long-term stable contract   We’re partnered with a well-established council in South West England, who are big on staff retention and making you feel at home within the service straight away (based off feedback), and were looking for an experienced practitioner to be a part of this in their Children in Care team.   This role offers a chance to be part of a close-knit, supportive team, as well as being offered a great rate of £41per hour. This service is supported by a longstanding, permanent senior management team, ensuring a high-quality, well-structured work environment.    Recognising the importance of work-life balance, especially when dealing with complex cases, this council promotes working from home. You’ll only need to be in the office 1-1.5 days per week, with the rest of your work done from home outside of your visits of  course.   We’re seeking a social worker who thrives in a fast-paced setting, and wants to work alongside likeminded individuals to provide the best care to all children and families involved in the service.   This service also allow you to manage your own schedule, helping you maintain a healthy balance in both your work and personal life.   As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.   To find out more, call Chris at 0161 240 7897, or send your CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

Looked After Children Social Worker

Regular reflective supervision | Work from home encouraged - 1 / 1.5 days office based | Outstanding Ofsted    We're partnered with an Outstanding rated council in the South East of England, for an experienced practitioner to join their well established LAC service.   This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join a tight-knit team with a highly supportive management structure. As an added bonus, a you will receive a competitive pay rate of £43/h.    With an outstanding Ofsted rating, working for this council ensures a strong working environment. You'll also have the option of seeking additional support from the enduring permanent management structure, should you require it.   We understand the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance, especially when dealing with complex cases, with this council, working from home is very much encouraged, so you can expect to be in the office 1-1.5 days per week, and the rest from home.   We are looking for a social worker who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is eager to be a part of this council's journey in providing the highest level of care to its service users.   In recognition of your hard work, this council provides the freedom to manage your own schedule. This allows you to effectively allocate your time for maximum efficiency, both in your professional and personal life.   As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.   To learn more about this opportunity, please don't hesitate to reach out to Chris on 0161 240 7897. Alternatively, you can send your up-to-date CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

Children With DIsabilites Social Worker

Supportive Management | Flexibility to work from home | Generous Annual Leave | Annual retention bonus | Part time hours offered We are currently working with an exciting and growing authority based in the Gloucestershire area where they are looking for an experienced Disabilities social worker to help work towards the support for families and communities to give every child the best chance of a happy and rewarding life, where they have exciting transformation plans in place. As a Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker in the Disabled Children's Service, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies you will make sure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. You will be part of a growing service which boast a permanent and stable management team, committed to driving forward improvement and outcomes for disabled children and young people. Benefits:   For all your hard work. You will receive the following; between £37,938 - £39,513 per annum for a Social Worker or between £40,476 - £45,718 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience welcome payment of £4,000 annual retention payment of £2,000 up to £8,000 relocation package flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to Work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy paid SWE registration renewal Requirements: Social Work England registration a recognised qualification in Social Work to have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012) a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance Please do get in touch if you want to hear more about this role, you must have full right to work in the UK and have management experience.  

Social Worker - Children & Families Team

Supportive Management | Flexibility to work from home | Generous Annual Leave | Annual retention bonus | Part time hours offered We are currently working with an exciting and growing authority based in the Gloucestershire area where they are looking for an experienced children & families Social Worker to help work towards the support for families and communities to give every child the best chance of a happy and rewarding life, where they have exciting transformation plans in place. Within this role you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies you will ensure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. Benefits:   For all your hard work. You will receive the following; between £37,938 - £39,513 per annum for a Social Worker or between £40,476 - £45,718 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience welcome payment of £4,000 annual retention payment of £2,000 up to £8,000 relocation package flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to Work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy paid SWE registration renewal Requirements: Social Work England registration a recognised qualification in Social Work to have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012) a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance Please do get in touch if you want to hear more about this role, you must have full right to work in the UK and have management experience.  

Children & Families Team Manager

Supportive Management | Flexibility to work from home | Generous Annual Leave | Annual retention bonus | Part time hours offered We are currently working with an exciting and growing authority based in the Gloucestershire area where they are looking for an experienced children & families team manager to help work towards the support for families and communities to give every child the best chance of a happy and rewarding life, where they have exciting transformation plans in place. Within this role you will support a team of social workers to deliver services of the highest quality. Ensuring statutory duties and best practice is followed, you’ll develop a team plan in line with Children’s Services strategic objectives and provide management oversight on all cases with a clear understanding of risk. Your role will focus on managing the team’s workflow and quality assuring work through observations, reflective supervision and quality assurance framework, as well as contributing towards the development of the framework itself.  Benefits: between £50,788- £52,805 per annum subject to experience welcome payment of £5,000* annual retention payment of £2,000* up to £8,000 relocation package flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to Work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy paid SWE registration renewal Requirements: Social Work England registration a recognised qualification in Social Work to have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012) a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance Please do get in touch if you want to hear more about this role, you must have full right to work in the UK and have management experience.