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Adult Learning Disabilities Social Worker

Loyalty Bonus | Home/Hybrid Working | Supportive Team   You'll enjoy additional perks such as a loyalty bonus, the opportunity to work from home or in a hybrid model, and a supportive team environment. Our flexible work arrangement allows for only two office days per week on a rotational basis, accommodating the preferences of both managers and employees.    The councils management team is dedicated to assisting you during times when you require leave, ensuring that your workload remains manageable. Moreover, the entire team is highly supportive and committed to fostering your professional growth. Leveraging their extensive collective experience, they will provide guidance and resources for your continued development, ensuring that you constantly progress in your role.   Your responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks, such as court of protection work, conducting safeguarding inquiries, performing best interest assessments, and overseeing the implementation and evaluation of care packages in various community settings (service users' homes, supported living facilities, and care homes). Additionally, we handle referrals for supported living arrangements as well as residential or nursing homes.   To be considered for this position, it is essential to hold a social work qualification and maintain relevant registration.    If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, kindly submit your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk. We are excited to hear from you!   Alternatively, if you know of someone who would be a great fit for this role, please inform us! We offer a generous £500 reward for successful referrals.

Social Worker - Family Help

Flexible working | Low caseloads | Ongoing development | Supportive team culture | Commutable from London A Safeguarding Social Worker role offering genuinely manageable caseloads and flexibility around office working, ideal for an experienced Child Protection Social Worker or Family Safeguarding Social Worker seeking better balance. This Safeguarding Social Worker position gives you the autonomy to manage your diary, focus on meaningful long term work, and reduce the pressure often seen in statutory services. Package & Benefits £38 to £42 per hour. Flexible office attendance with hybrid working encouraged. • Access to wellbeing support services. Loyalty bonus available. Minimum 6 month contract. Ongoing training and development opportunities. About the Company You will be joining a local authority committed to improving outcomes through lower caseloads and a supportive working environment. The service focuses on quality over volume, enabling practitioners to build consistent relationships and deliver effective long term interventions. Key Responsibilities Manage a reduced caseload across child in need and child protection plans. Deliver long term family support with a relationship based approach. Complete assessments and interventions with minimal court involvement. Work collaboratively with experienced practitioners across safeguarding services. About You Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Experience working within safeguarding, child protection, or family safeguarding teams. Previous experience managing statutory caseloads within a local authority setting. If you are a Safeguarding Social Worker or Child Protection Social Worker exploring a more balanced contract, this could be the right move. Even if your CV is not fully up to date, conversations are welcomed. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

Long-Term Contract | Outstanding Safeguarding Service | Capped Caseload | Court Work Included | Flexible, South Coast If you are an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker who undertakes court work and wants a long-term contract within a genuinely outstanding children’s service, this role offers stability, flexibility, and manageable caseloads. Based on the South Coast, this opportunity combines high-quality practice with excellent transport links and flexible working arrangements, making it ideal for experienced practitioners seeking balance without compromising on professional standards. You will work within a well-structured safeguarding team where court work forms part of the role, rather than sitting in a standalone court service. Managers are experienced, accessible, and focused on high-quality decision-making, giving social workers the space to practice confidently and professionally. Package & Benefits £40 per hour. Long-term contract offering stability and continuity. Capped safeguarding caseload including court work. Flexible working with a balanced approach to remote and office-based practice. Supportive management culture with no micromanagement. Loyalty bonus available through Leaders in Care. About the Company You will be joining a highly regarded local authority children’s service recognised for outstanding safeguarding practice. The service is stable, well-led, and known for valuing experienced social workers through realistic workloads and consistent leadership. Key Responsibilities Manage a safeguarding caseload, including children subject to care proceedings. Complete high-quality assessments, statements, and care plans for court. Undertake statutory safeguarding interventions to protect children at risk of harm. Work collaboratively with families, legal services, and partner agencies to achieve timely outcomes. About You Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Recent experience within safeguarding teams undertaking court work. Sound knowledge of child protection processes and care proceedings. If you are considering a move or would like to explore whether this contract fits your current circumstances, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Contact nathan@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07401 281738 for more information or a confidential discussion.

Minimum 6 Months Contract - Adult Social Worker

Adults Social Worker | Something new?   As an agency we hear every day from social workers how they feel undervalued in their jobs and majorly overworked. Sound about right?   We make it our priority to find a job that suits you best. What ever you are looking for, be it permanent or locum, we have vacancies for everyone where we want you to feel appreciated. This being the case we offer our locum workers an exclusive loyalty bonus on top of their hourly rate to ensure stability and happiness in your post so you can give it your best.   UK Councils everywhere are looking for social workers to help make a difference in their communities meaning what ever it is you’re looking for we have the job for you. Flexible hours? No problem, we want to better your work-life balance. Closer to home? We will go out of our way to shorten your journey time!   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.

Adult Safeguarding Social Worker

Autonomous Working | Hybrid Flexibility | Safeguarding-Focused Role   Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker who thrives in safeguarding and enjoys managing complex work independently? This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated Adult Safeguarding Team, where you'll play a key role in protecting vulnerable adults and delivering high-quality statutory interventions.   You'll benefit from a hybrid working arrangement, with just 1–2 days per week in the office, making this an ideal opportunity for someone based locally who is looking for greater flexibility.   As this is a permanent role, we understand how frustrating lengthy local authority recruitment processes can be. That's why we work closely with hiring managers on your behalf to help streamline the process and get you started as quickly as possible.   Within this role, you'll manage a caseload focused on Section 42 safeguarding enquiries, working confidently at pace to assess risk, coordinate interventions, and achieve positive outcomes for adults at risk of abuse or neglect.   Alongside safeguarding work, you'll complete Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning, ensuring all interventions are person-centred, strengths-based, and compliant with statutory legislation.   This is a role suited to someone who is confident working autonomously, can prioritise competing demands effectively, and is comfortable making sound professional decisions in a fast-paced environment.   You'll work closely with a wide range of partner agencies, including health professionals, care providers, housing services, and the police, to ensure safeguarding concerns are managed effectively and individuals receive the right support at the right time.   You'll be joining a supportive service that values experienced practitioners, encourages professional autonomy, and recognises the importance of delivering timely, high-quality safeguarding practice.   Interested? We'd love to chat! ? georgia@leadersincare.co.uk ? 0121 651 1629   Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer them and earn £500 if they're successfully placed!   As this is a statutory role, you must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with strong experience completing safeguarding enquiries, Care Act assessments, and statutory reviews within Adult Social Care.

Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding

Supportive team culture | Flexible remote working | Long-term stable contracts | Manageable complex caseloads If you’re an experienced Senior Practitioner looking for more flexibility, better support and the opportunity to focus on meaningful safeguarding work, this could be the fresh start you’ve been waiting for. This Senior Practitioner opportunity sits within a well-established Child Protection and Court Team supporting children subject to Child Protection Plans and care proceedings. You’ll join a stable service where experienced permanent staff provide strong peer support, reflective supervision and a collaborative working environment. Whether your background is as a Senior Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker or Court Social Worker, you’ll be supported to deliver high-quality practice without unrealistic caseload pressures. Package & Benefits • Up to £42 per hour. • Long-term locum contract with flexible start date. • Flexible working options including condensed hours and 4-day working week. • Remote working strongly supported. • Loyalty bonus of up to £150 extra per week. • Market-leading payroll system. • Internal progression opportunities across teams. • £500 referral bonus available for successful recommendations. About the Company This local authority has built a stable and supportive safeguarding service with a strong permanent workforce and a genuine commitment to sustainable social work practice. The culture encourages reflective supervision, collaborative working and realistic expectations, allowing practitioners to focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities • Manage complex Child Protection and court proceedings cases through to permanence planning. • Complete safeguarding assessments, care planning and long-term intervention work for looked after children. • Work closely with legal teams, families and multi-agency partners to achieve safe and timely outcomes. • Support child-focused decision making within statutory safeguarding frameworks. About You • Qualified Social Worker with registration with Social Care Wales. • Significant experience within Child Protection and Court proceedings teams. • Strong experience managing complex safeguarding and permanence cases. If you’re an experienced Senior Practitioner, Court Social Worker or Child Protection Social Worker looking for a better supported locum opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.