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Social Workers in the Northwest Required!

Calling all social workers in the North West!  Tired of being thrown into a contract with little or no support? Is it you bringing jobs to your agency with nothing in return? Here at Leaders in Care we work differently to any other agency, and we endeavour to support and supplement our social workers in contracts wherever possible! Across the Northwest, Leaders in Care have access to several roles in several different authorities, where you can take advantage of our exclusive rates and loyalty bonus. Leaders in Care won’t submit your CV and forget about you, we have one to one conversations with decision makers to ensure the role is just a good fit for you as you are for them – meaning flexibility is negotiated off the bat with 6 months contracts offered, condensed working weeks available or even part time hours and job shares available to work around your needs! Dedicated, experienced Consultant Access to the best Jobs and working patterns Continued supported in Contracts If you are a social worker based in the Northwest there is no better time to get in touch and connect with us, we’re keen to reach out to as many social workers in the area as possible to share what we can do for you in your next role and the support we offer therein! If you would like to know more, 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! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England 

Social Worker | Assessment Team

  FLEXIBLE Working | Long Contracts  Want to work with an authority that grants you freedom and flexibility?  Leaders in Care are working with a council located in the Greater Manchester area, we're in search of  an experienced social worker to join the Duty & Assessment team, for a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour - quick starts available and independent working / managing your diary is encouraged - as well as the new norm of flexible WFH arrangements.   Benefits of this role include a manageable caseload, so you can give each case the time it needs to provide the best service to children and families concerned. This council have also incorporated a flexible working schedule, which allows you to condense you’re hours into 4 days, so you can have a 3 day weekend! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. At Leaders in Care, we pride ourselves on matching social workers with their desired roles in long term, secure contracts If you’re an experienced social worker looking for a new challenge or completely new to agency social work and want to understand how it works, we’ve got you covered. If you’re interested in this role or any of our other vacancies, please don’t hesitate to give Leo a call on 0161 249 8195. Or you can send any questions or queries over by email to Leo@leadersincare.co.uk. We also offer a competitive referral scheme, offering £500 for anyone we successfully place from your referral.

Social Worker | Safeguarding

 FLEXIBLE Working | Long Contracts into 2026 Beat the new year rush and settle into this flexible Child protection team in Greater Manchester! Want to work with an authority that grants you freedom and flexibility?  Leaders in Care are working with a council located in the Greater Manchester area, we're in search of  an experienced social worker to join the Child Protection team, for a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour - quick starts available and independent working / managing your diary is encouraged - as well as the new norm of flexible WFH arrangements.   Benefits of this role include a manageable caseload, so you can give each case the time it needs to provide the best service to children and families concerned. This council have also incorporated a flexible working schedule, which allows you to condense you’re hours into 4 days, so you can have a 3 day weekend! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. At Leaders in Care, we pride ourselves on matching social workers with their desired roles in long term, secure contracts If you’re an experienced social worker looking for a new challenge or completely new to agency social work and want to understand how it works, we’ve got you covered. If you’re interested in this role or any of our other vacancies, please don’t hesitate to give Tommy@leadersincare.co.uk or you can send any questions or queries over by email to tommy@leadersincare.co.uk. We also offer a competitive referral scheme, offering £500 for anyone we successfully place from your referral.

Locality Social Worker | Court Team

Great Work/Life Balance | Supportive Management & Team  | Long Standing contracts  Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, where your actions can directly shape a child’s future?  If so, we are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker with 3+ Years post qualification experience to join  a locality court team based in South Wales. This is a great chance to join an established and stable team combined with both short and long term manageable cases. You will be working directly with children & families to assess needs, offer guidance, and implement care plans. Furthermore, you will be providing support through complex child care proceedings, ensuring the welfare and safety of the child is at the forefront of all decisions.  Benefits:  Huge Flexibility: There is scope for a 4 day working week and condensed hours if wanted.  Variety of Experience: Work across diverse cases, expanding your skills and experience in children’s services. Quick Start: Fast-track your application and start making a difference right away, they will however wait up to 4 weeks for the right person  Manageable Caseloads: Mixed caseload which is manageable across an experienced and supportive team and a manager who used to have a stressful caseload so understands the pressures Supportive Management & Team: Experienced team around you to support and grow.  This is a good rated council who offer flexible working to help balance work and personal life. This role is a great opportunity to establish and develop your skill set by being around supportive social workers and truly making a huge difference to peoples lives. As this is a statutory role you are required to have a Social Work qualification and full registration to Social Care Wales 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

SSW - Assessment & Intervention

 Exclusive Roles & Flexible Work Available | Full & Part Time Hours Available | Long Stable Contracts | Referral Bonus!   If you’ve stumbled upon this advert, then there's likely something you'd like to improve about your current job. What would you change, and how can we help? We're currently recruiting for multiple local authorities across the North, offering various roles (including Child Protection, Referral & Assessment, and more) with some roles paying £42 (commutable from West Midlands) At Leaders in Care, we work directly with local authorities, allowing us to tailor your job search to focus on what matters to you. High Caseloads? We liaise directly with managers, not third-party vendors, getting the inside scoop so we’re aware of the trajectory of the caseload, not just the number. Lack of Flexibility? Let's discuss your ideal working patterns. Our relationships with managers make is much smoother to ensure coming to an agreement that suits everyone. Tired of short contracts? We'll offer you 6 months, enabling you time to settle in and room to make an impact without the worry of 3-month rolling extensions! Our aim is to make sure your getting a better quality work/life balance than the current role your in, it goes along way. Don’t believe us? Check our 450+ 5* Google Reviews of Social Workers that have had experience of working with our dedicated consultants. If you're interested, please send your CV to tommy@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828497807 for more info. Want to pass this over to a friend? We offer a market-leading referral fee of £500 per placement. Just reach out! 

Social Worker

 £6,000 Welcome bonus | Retention bonus | Learning & Development 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 | I&A Team

 Work in the Capital | Progress you Career | Flexi Working | Stable Service – Locality   Are you wanting to settle into a team where social workers aren’t coming and going leaving you to pick up the pieces? Spread across 3 locations across the City (St Mellons over in the East, Fairwater in the North and Cardiff Bay) you will find opportunities to join Cardiff’s Locality Service which covers Safeguarding and Children Looked After. In these area you will serve as Frontline support for children and young people – focusing on planning and effective intervention and engagement to provide direct support to achieve best outcomes. Cardiff take a restorative practice approach – partnering with families and multi-agency colleagues to support, tackle and address any concerns. What’s in it for you? Flexi scheme – work towards a schedule that suits you and your needsHybrid working – deliver your role with a mixture of home and office working Annual leave – starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days after 5 years and the option to buy more leave! Pension fund – build up your pension via the Local Gov Pension Scheme offering secure and flexible pension Cardiff is a great area to work in boasting great transport links, amazing culture and an Local Authority committed to best outcomes for the communities it serves. You will need a valid Social Care Wales registration and Social Work Qualification to be consider – your application will not be progressed without these mandatory documents. If you would like to know more, send your CV to leo@leadersincare.co.uk, or call 07893 947 799. If the role isn’t for you, but you know a friend or colleague looking for a change, we are offering a market-leading referral fee of £500 per placement. All you have to do is reach out!

Social Worker - Safeguarding

Making a genuine difference in safeguarding practice can be easier when the environment supports you. This Social Worker opportunity offers the chance to focus on quality work within a stable service where experienced managers provide consistent oversight. If you are a Social Worker or Safeguarding Social Worker seeking flexibility and a manageable caseload, this role offers the structure and support to do your best work. Working as a Social Worker in this safeguarding team means joining a council that values stability and collaborative practice. The service has maintained low management turnover, creating a consistent and supportive environment for professionals delivering frontline safeguarding work. Package & Benefits • £42 per hour. • Hybrid working model. • High hourly rate. • Stable leadership team with low management turnover. About the Company This local authority safeguarding service is known for its stable leadership and supportive team culture. The service prioritises effective safeguarding practice, manageable workloads, and a collaborative environment where experienced professionals can focus on delivering meaningful outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities • Manage a safeguarding caseload involving children and families requiring statutory intervention. • Complete assessments, care planning, and safeguarding interventions in line with legislation. • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to protect vulnerable children. • Maintain accurate case recording and participate in safeguarding reviews and meetings. If you are an experienced Social Worker exploring safeguarding roles or considering a move as a Safeguarding Social Worker, we would welcome a conversation even if your CV is not fully up to date. Contact Tommy on tommy@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828 497 807for more information or a confidential discussion.

Childrens Social Worker

Why Join Leaders in Care? Changes across the social work landscape have made finding the right role more challenging, but that’s where we come in. At Leaders in Care, we do things differently. By working directly with local authorities, we give you access to opportunities that are better aligned, better supported, and better paid, helping you avoid high-pressure, unsupported environments. What’s in it for you? Access to exclusive roles nationwide across frontline services Opportunities from Social Worker through to Service Manager level Higher rates of pay (Up to £45 per hour!) through direct council partnerships Honest insight into teams, culture, and expectations A tailored job search based on your career goals and motivations Our Approach We’re not here to push you into just any role. We take the time to understand what matters to you whether that’s manageable caseloads, supportive leadership, or long-term progression and match you with opportunities that genuinely fit. Our relationships with councils mean we can give you clear, upfront information, so you can make informed decisions about your next move. About You Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration Experience within Children’s Services (any frontline team) Passionate about delivering safe, effective support to children and families Looking for a role that aligns with your values and working style Why Now? Despite industry changes, it remains a strong market for experienced social workers. With increased demand and improved rates, there’s never been a better time to explore your options with the right partner. Ready to Find the Right Role? If you’re open to a confidential chat about current opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. ?Call Tommy on 07828 497 807 ? Email: tommy@leadersincare.co.uk Or send us a role you’ve seen, and we’ll give you honest insight before you apply.