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Social Worker - Safeguarding

Manageable Caseloads | Beautiful Location | Flexible Working Approach | Ongoing Training & Development | Long-Term Impactful Work Looking for a role where you can focus on meaningful safeguarding work without overwhelming caseloads? This Safeguarding Social Worker opportunity offers the chance to work in a well-structured service that prioritises quality over quantity. Ideal for an experienced Social Worker or Child Protection Social Worker seeking balance and professional support. This Safeguarding Social Worker role allows you to build long-term relationships with families while maintaining flexibility in how you work. You will benefit from a collaborative environment, strong peer support, and access to ongoing learning, making it a strong option for any Safeguarding Practitioner looking to develop further. Package & Benefits • £48 per hour. • Flexible working with office attendance based on your preference. • Minimum 6-month contract. • Access to wellbeing and support services. • Ongoing training and professional development. • Loyalty bonus available. About the Company This service is focused on delivering consistent, high-quality safeguarding support to families. Teams are structured to ensure manageable caseloads, allowing Social Workers to prioritise outcomes rather than volume. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and supporting practitioners at every stage. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases. • Deliver long-term family support focused on sustainable outcomes. • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children. • Contribute to assessments and care planning with minimal court involvement. About You • Qualified Social Worker. • Registered with Social Work England. • Experience within safeguarding, child protection, or long-term teams. If you are an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker or Social Worker exploring your next move, support is available to help you find the right fit for your career and lifestyle. Even if your CV is not up to date, conversations can start from where you are now. Contact nathan@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07401 281738 for more information or a confidential discussion.

Social Worker - All Teams!

New role for Summer 2026! | Supportive Management | Lengthy Contracts | Progression if Perm! Start Summer 2026 with a Fresh Role in Social Work – South East England 2026 is the perfect time to embrace fresh opportunities in a role that truly aligns with your goals. Our unique approach ensures we listen to your needs—whether it’s manageable caseloads, supportive management, competitive pay, or flexibility. By working closely with decision-makers at local authorities, we help you secure the ideal role tailored just for you. As we step into a new yearr, we understand the challenges posed by rising living costs (Especially when you are looking to spend more money as the weather improves). That’s why we’re committed to securing the best pay and working conditions for you. Whether you’re seeking a flexible position to create more balance in your life or a new challenge to kick off the year, we’ll go the extra mile to find you the perfect fit. We have fantastic roles available across the South East of England, within teams we trust and know well. If you’re an experienced children’s services social worker, we can help you secure positions in areas such as: MASH Fostering Assessment  Safeguarding  Looked after Children  Children with Disabilities  Management roles What makes us different? Exclusive Loyalty Bonuses – Earn an additional £1-3/hour to boost your earnings. Outstanding Service – We work around your schedule, not just during office hours (our 500+ 5-star Google reviews say it all!). Top Referral Bonuses – The UK’s leading ‘refer a friend’ bonus, offering £500 for every referral. Get in touch today! For a confidential conversation about roles in the South East of England or advice on the current market, contact Nathan at 07401281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk. Requirements: Social Work qualification Full registration with Social Work England Let’s make this new season one to remember by finding your perfect role!

Social Worker

Good Ofsted | Loyalty bonus | 5* Google reviews | £500 referral bonus Join a tight nit disabilities team which is made up of PERM staff with low turnover in recent times. The council in mind are interviewing ASAP with immediate starts. Benefits of working with Leaders in Care as a child welfare Social Worker include: £33.30 per hour Flexible working and a great selection of stable authorities to choose from Full screening process with devoted professional consultants £500 refer a friend bonus Responsibilities of the role: Working alongside family/carers Manage a case load of CWD cases including CP, LAC & Court Work Conduct family visits and complete assignments Leaders in Care can offer a rate of £33.30, along with a service that has received 370 5* Google reviews – this means weekly check ins, support on your placement, and a market leading timesheet & payroll system that means Fridays are no longer a stress of refreshing your bank to see if your money is coming! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.  

Social Worker

Flexible working | Exclusive pay | Accommodation support | Training & Development Join this Highland council and control how you work with a flexible working style to fit your lifestyle A council in the Highlands are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team. Benefits: Flexible working to suit your lifestyle Exclusive pay rate: £42 per hour Accommodation support Training & Development £500 Referral bonus Away from Social Work, you will want some downtown – The counties host many great areas to explore for you to soak up the views, from visiting the main town to hiking a long-distance trail. Don’t forget to look out for a Bottlenose dolphin! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration with SSSC. 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 C+F

Relish the opportunity to work with a social group in this well established council. A senior manager is looking for an experienced social worker to join their safeguarding team in the central belt. This is definitely a job to pounce on, team leaders are offering social workers the chance to work a hybrid model that will massively benefit people with child care commitments. You will be expected to work only 2 day in the office per week! You’ll also receive the exclusive Leaders in Care loyalty bonus – a top up on the standard pay rate for that council (minimum £1p/h). As for senior managers, they are supportive, reassuring and conduct supervision regularly. They are needing an experienced worker who can come in and pick up a manageable caseload with a few complex pieces of work. Sounds good? If you would like to know more, send your CV to tommy@leadersincare.co.uk , or call on 07828 497807. 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 & registered to Scottish Social Services.

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 - CIC

 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! 

C+F Social Worker

Relish the opportunity to work with a social group in this well established council. A senior manager is looking for an experienced social worker to join their safeguarding team in the central belt.   This is definitely a job to pounce on, team leaders are offering social workers the chance to work a hybrid model that will massively benefit people with child care commitments. You will be expected to work only 2 day in the office per week! You’ll also receive the exclusive Leaders in Care loyalty bonus – a top up on the standard pay rate for that council (minimum £1p/h). As for senior managers, they are supportive, reassuring and conduct supervision regularly. They are needing an experienced worker who can come in and pick up a manageable caseload with a few complex pieces of work. Sounds good? If you would like to know more, send your CV to tommy@leadersincare.co.uk , or call on  07828 497807 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 & registered to Scottish Social Services.