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Service Manager | Quality Assurance

Strategic leadership role | Influence children’s social care practice | Shape service improvement | Evidence-informed decision making If you’re an experienced social care professional ready to drive quality and improvement, this Quality Assurance Service Manager role offers the chance to lead and shape practice across children’s services. You’ll take ownership of audits, feedback, and performance data to ensure meaningful improvements for children and families. You’ll work in a culture that values reflective practice, continuous learning, and professional accountability. This is a role with scope for strategic influence, autonomy in shaping service development, and direct impact on outcomes for children Package & Benefits • Salary - £86,974.41  to £99,655.50  • Up to £5,000 relocation package and practical support with your move. • 16% employer pension contribution. • Assistance sourcing suitable and affordable accommodation. • Lower local income tax rate of 20%. About the Company You will be joining a well-established children’s social care service committed to safeguarding, continuous improvement, and evidence-informed practice. The culture encourages reflective learning, collaboration, and excellence in delivering outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities • Lead the quality assurance function, overseeing audits, feedback, and practice improvement initiatives. • Manage the Feedback Service, Designated Officer, and Practice Development Leads to ensure insights drive service enhancements. • Produce and present performance reports for senior leadership and safeguarding partners. • Represent children’s social care in safeguarding partnerships and contribute to service transformation and inspection readiness. About You • Extensive experience in children’s social care, with a proven track record in quality assurance or practice improvement. • Strong analytical, leadership, and strategic management skills. • Commitment to evidence-informed practice and improving outcomes for children and families. If you’d like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, we’d love to speak with you. Contact nathan@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07401 281738 for more information or a confidential discussion.

Fostering Social Worker

Stable long-term contract | Manageable fostering caseload | Supportive leadership and reflective practice | Hybrid working If you are an experienced Fostering Social Worker looking for stability, professional respect, and the time to practise well, this role offers a long-term contract within a supportive local authority fostering service in South East Wales. You will work with a balanced caseload and a leadership team that prioritises quality, permanence, and outcomes for children. This is a service where fostering social work is valued properly. You will have the autonomy to build strong relationships with foster carers, alongside clear processes, regular supervision, and a genuinely child-focused, relationship-based approach to practice. Package & Benefits • Competitive pay rate of £38 per hour. • Long-term contract of 6 months or more, offering continuity and security. • Hybrid working options to support work–life balance. • Manageable caseload designed to allow time for quality practice. • Regular reflective supervision and supportive management. • Ongoing access to future contract opportunities through Leaders in Care. • Dedicated agency support, including regular well-being check-ins. About the Company You will be joining a progressive local authority fostering service known for strong leadership, clear decision-making, and a commitment to stable placements and positive outcomes for children. The service is well-resourced and values reflective, ethical social work practice. Key Responsibilities • Assess, supervise, and support foster carers to ensure safe and stable placements. • Contribute to care planning, permanence planning, and safeguarding processes. • Work collaboratively with children, carers, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. • Maintain high-quality, timely recording in line with statutory and local requirements. About You • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Care Wales. • Experience within Fostering, Children’s Services, or a relevant statutory social work setting. • Strong working knowledge of safeguarding, care planning, and Welsh legislation. If this role sounds aligned with how you want to practice, we would welcome a conversation. You do not need a perfect CV to start that discussion. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.

Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Supportive Team | Flexible Work | Competitive Pay   Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist with a focus on mental health? Join Leaders In Care and let us help you to make a real difference in the lives of working-age adults in your community.   We value your dedication:   Exclusive loyalty bonuses on top of your competitive hourly rate. Flexible working options that suit your lifestyle. A supportive, inclusive team committed to equality and strengths-based practice.   You’ll benefit from:   Personal and professional development opportunities. Access to best practices and new technologies. Weekly check-ins and guidance throughout your placements. A market-leading timesheet & payroll system, ensuring your pay is stress-free every week.   Requirements   Occupational Therapy Qualification/Experience in mental health. Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).   Join Us & Get Rewarded   If this role aligns with your career goals, email your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 0121 651 1629.   Know someone who’d excel in this role? Refer them and earn £500 for successful referrals!   Join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and makes a real impact in the community.

Learning Disability Occupational Therapist

Stable Roles Available | Flexible Work | Rewarding Career   Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to support adults with learning disabilities that offers flexibility, stability, and the opportunity for you to work freely in an environment that honors hybrid working approaches?   We recognise your commitment and offer:   Competitive pay plus an exclusive loyalty bonus. Flexible working arrangements to suit your schedule. A collaborative, strengths-based team where inclusivity and respect are at the core.   This local authority will you to thrive:   Opportunities for personal and professional growth. Access to latest best practices and innovative approaches. Ongoing guidance and weekly check-ins during placements. A streamlined timesheet & payroll system, making sure you’re paid accurately and on time.   Essential Requirements   Occupational Therapy Qualification in learning disabilities. Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).   Apply or Refer & Earn   Send your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 0121 651 1629.   Know someone perfect for the role? Successful referrals earn £500!   Make a difference every day - join a team that values your skills and invests in your growth.

Community Occupational Therapist

Community Occupational Therapist – Local Authority | Flexible Agency Role | Rewarding Work   Leaders In Care is seeking skilled Community Occupational Therapists to support adults in local authority settings. Make a real difference in people’s lives while enjoying flexible work and agency support.   What We Offer   Competitive pay plus an exclusive loyalty bonus. Flexible working options to fit your schedule. Supportive agency team guidance and weekly check-ins. Stress-free payroll with our market-leading timesheet system.   About the Role   As a Community OT, you’ll deliver person-centred, strengths-based support to help adults live independently, achieve personal goals, and improve well-being. You’ll work in an inclusive environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all residents, regardless of disability or diagnosis.   Requirements   Occupational Therapy Qualification (any specialty). Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).   Apply or Refer & Earn   Email your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 0121 651 1629. Know someone perfect for the role? Refer them and receive £500 for a successful placement!   Join a team that values your skills, supports your development, and helps you make a real impact in the community.

Looked After Children Social Worker

Work from home encouraged - 1 / 1.5 days office based | Regular reflective supervision | Outstanding Ofsted    Seeking new opportunities in the South East?    We're currently looking for an experienced children's social worker to become part of a well-established Children in Care service in the South East.   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 £40/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.