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Adults Services Social Workers

Are you looking for the flexibility of agency working but have been waiting for the new budgets?   Why not get ahead of things? I'm currently on the lookout for experienced Adults Social Workers for various client groups across the UK. I currently have roles in Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Adult Community Services, and plenty more.   Our roles offer flexible working hours, some home working, and exceptional/exclusive rates. All our clients ask for in return is stability – this is why they are working with us exclusively to find social workers who can commit to 6 months (or more), making sure that service users experience continuity and that the team can maintain a tight-knit operation.   Leaders in Care can provide competitive rates, supported by a service that has earned 600 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 07828 873 089. 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.

Stable 6 Month Contracts - Adult Social Workers

At Leaders in Care, we hear it all the time - social workers feeling undervalued and overwhelmed. Sound familiar We’re here to change that. Our mission is to match you with a role that truly fits your needs and priorities. Whether you’re seeking a permanent position or locum work, we have opportunities designed to make you feel appreciated and supported. To show our commitment, we offer our locum social workers an exclusive loyalty bonus - on top of competitive hourly rates - because we believe stability and satisfaction help you give your best to those you support. Across the UK, councils are looking for passionate social workers to make a real difference in their communities. Whatever your priorities - flexible hours, a shorter commute, or a better work-life balance - we’ll go the extra mile to find the right fit for you. With over 700 five-star Google reviews, Leaders in Care is proud to offer an award-winning service that includes:   Weekly check-ins and continuous support during your placement A market-leading timesheet and payroll system - say goodbye to Friday payment stress! Competitive pay rates and reliable communication every step of the way To be considered, you must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with SWE. If this sounds like the right next step for you, send your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828 873 089. We’d love to hear from you! And if you know someone perfect for the role, refer them - you could earn a £500 referral bonus when they’re successfully placed.

Children & Families Social Worker

Long-term team | Hybrid working | Weekly accommodation support | Supportive management | £500 referrals    Do you like exploring different parts of the country, while doing the job you love in supporting children & families? There's no better time to make the move to close the year out..   Leaders in Care are working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced children’s social worker to join the Children and Families team at an outstanding rated council, for a pay rate of up to £38-42 per hour.   Wanting a change of scenery? Not a problem, this council are offering a generous weekly accommodation bonus for social workers wanting a change of locations and are open to living away whilst they work.   Benefits of the role include a beautiful rural location based right on the South West Coast of England. You can also expect a manageable caseload, with cases shared equally across the service. You will also be joining a close-knit, supportive team that is supervised by a caring, longstanding management structure who only want the best for their social workers and service users.   We adopt a unique hands on approach to ensure we can provide the best support to our social workers. This means we're always on hand to ensure your needs are being met on a weekly basis.   As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.   If you’re thinking about a change, or like the idea of living away whilst you work, we’d love to hear from you. Please call Chris on 0161 240 7897. Alternatively, you can email your up to date cv to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

Child Protection Social Worker

Leaders in care are currently working with an Authority in Merseyside who are on the look out for experienced Child Protection Social Workers. This council are super flexible with working hours and offer hybrid working too, this includes opportunities for 4 day working weeks and organising your own diary. This is because we feel that having a work life balance is important, and this council adopts that same view!   Full benefits of the role: Long Contracts of 6 Months Offered Hybrid Working (2-3 days in the office) Quick Starts for those Available Now Loyalty Bonus available (Contact for more info) There are immediate starts available. However not to worry, this council will wait up to 1 month for the right person. You can also expect a very competitive pay rate of up to £45 per hour! 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. If this role interests you, please get in contact with Leo, send your CV to leo@leadersincare.co.uk , or call on 0161 249 8195!  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! Social Work England Registration Required 

Social Worker | Children with Disabilities

Weekly Expenses | Stable Team | Manageable Workload | Hybrid Working | A Fresh Take on Agency Work | Long-term Contract   Are you an experienced CwD social worker looking for a change as we head into summer?   Leaders in Care is partnering with a well-established local authority in the South West to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced children's social worker to join the Children with Disabilities (CwD) team.   We’re offering a great pay rate of between £42 per hour, plus £150 per week to help with expenses or accommodation if you're coming from outside the area.   The team is small but known for its stability, with few openings due to a strong working environment. Recently approved funding means you'll have the security of a six-month contract, giving you time to settle in and build strong relationships with the children, families, and your team.   The CwD service has a strong foundation, so you can expect a manageable caseload evenly distributed among the team members. You'll be joining a close-knit team with many long-term members.   Since this is a statutory role, you will need a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.   Interested? For more information, call Chris at 0161 240 7897 or email your updated CV to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding

Regular Reflective Supervision | Hybrid | Manageable Caseload | Free Parking | Longstanding Senior Management    We are currently working with a highly rated council based in the South West for an experienced social worker to join their well established Safeguarding service.   In this role you'll manage a mixed caseload of short and long term work, keeping your weeks fresh and varied and the chance to further well round your skillset within frontline children's social work.   This is a great opportunity to join a council that really aims to provide a relaxed team atmosphere for their social workers.  This is done through opportunities for flexible hybrid working, meaning you can plan your schedule and won’t be limited to working in the office all week, which will allow you to manage your time in a way that suits you. You can also expect regular supervision and extra support to ensure each case is given the time it needs.     Further benefits include: Great pay - £42 p/h Super engaged senior management structure to provide you with quality support Leaders loyalty bonus - up to £100/week  Flexible contracts lengths and immediate starts available  Weekly check ins with your dedicated consultant  Free parking   Our excellent longstanding relationship with this council means we are always 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 - Children Looked After

Manageable Caseloads | Supportive Management | 2 days in office | Loyalty Bonuses! | £500 Referral fee Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Join a dynamic team as a Social Worker (Looked After Children) and help this council provide high-quality care and support to children in care, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes. Within this role you will manage a diverse caseload of looked after children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and educational needs are met, furthermore you will develop and implement care plans in partnership with children, families, and multi-agency teams to secure the best outcomes. Benefits:  Work for a growing authority  6 months rolling contract with likely extension £500 referral bonus - know someone interested? We are paying out on successful referrals.  Flexible working - Phone and Laptop provided  Fast process - they are looking for someone quickly  Manageable caseloads Quality of service  - we work when it works for you, not when office hours dictate (over 700 5* reviews on Google don’t lie!) 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 Chris on 07897024978 or email chris@leadersincare.co.uk

Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

Hybrid | Close-Knit Team & service | Manageable Workload | A Supportive Agency | No Micro-management Senior SW - £42 negotiable rate (ask for details) We're currently working with a highly rated local authority in the South East of England, on a great opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join the Child and Family Assessment team as a Senior Social Worker. Leaders in Care are offering £42/h for this role, one of the highest in the area currently. With this council, you don’t have to worry about being bogged down with too many cases, as caseloads are split evenly across the service 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. You'll also be joining a close-knit team thats supported by a stable, longstanding senior managment team who allow you the platform to do your best work. This ius done by allowing you to manage your own diary how you see fit, and no micro-management, only supporting when needed and trusting you to provide the best care to all children & families involved int he service. 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. Also, you will need to have 3 years permanent experience in an English council to be considered, in line with new government guidance.  Immediate starts are 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, call Chris on 07897 024978. Or email your up to date cv to Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.