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Supervising Social Worker

Supervising Social Worker Location: Rawtenstall office base, with regional travel Salary: £35,146 – £41,736 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Leaders in Care is recruiting two enthusiastic and skilled Supervising Social Workers for a well-established independent fostering service. This is a rewarding opportunity for a confident, independent social worker to support both specialist and mainstream fostering placements. You will manage a caseload of foster carers, work closely with a dedicated team, and play a vital role in improving the outcomes and life chances of children and young people in care. Both posts are office-based from Rawtenstall, with regular travel across the relevant regional patch. The vacancies Vacancy 1 – Lancashire Supporting a caseload of approximately 13 foster carers across: Rawtenstall Blackburn Burnley Vacancy 2 – Greater Manchester & Yorkshire Supporting a caseload of approximately 13 foster carers across: Oldham Manchester Bradford Barnsley What you’ll be doing As a Supervising Social Worker, you will provide high-quality supervision, support and development opportunities to foster carers, ensuring children’s care, development and placement needs are consistently met. Key responsibilities include: Managing and supervising a caseload of foster carers within the agency’s fostering framework and regulatory requirements. Supporting carers to understand developmental trauma and respond effectively to children and young people who may display challenging behaviour. Ensuring children’s care plans are followed and their developmental, emotional and practical needs are met. Providing placement management, planning and intervention to help maintain strong placement stability and occupancy. Completing foster carer assessments, interviews and approval reports, including presenting to fostering panel where required. Supporting the recruitment and assessment of prospective foster carers, working closely with the Recruitment Manager. Contributing to foster carer recruitment activity and campaigns. Delivering or coordinating mandatory training, support groups and further development opportunities for foster carers. Building strong working relationships with local authority commissioning teams, social workers and other external professionals. Producing child progress reports, LAC review reports and other required monitoring information for local authorities. Undertaking direct work where needed and coordinating input from Social Work Assistants, Sessional Workers and other colleagues. Maintaining clear, accurate and timely records, including paperless case recording, diary management and statutory notifications. Completing regular self-audits of recording and reporting concerns or risks to management promptly. Participating in the out-of-hours duty rota to provide telephone support to foster carers. Working pattern and out-of-hours support 37.5 hours per week, full-time. Office attendance includes Team Tuesday, plus one additional office day per week to provide support and cover duty requirements. Out-of-hours duty is shared on a rota basis, approximately one week in every six. The on-call period runs from 5pm on Monday until 9am the following Monday, including weekend cover. On-call is paid at £25 per night . A manager is always available for support, with senior-management support also available when required. About you To be successful, you will be an empathetic, organised and resilient Social Worker with a genuine commitment to improving the lives of looked-after children. You will ideally bring: A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration. Experience in fostering, children’s services or supporting children and young people with complex needs. Experience of supervising, supporting, assessing or training foster carers. Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding procedures and care planning. The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a close-knit team. Excellent written communication skills, including confidence producing assessments, reports and professional correspondence. Strong relationship-building skills with foster carers, local authorities and multi-disciplinary professionals. Confidence using IT systems, electronic recording systems, Microsoft Office and diary-management tools. Flexibility to travel across the allocated region and participate in the out-of-hours rota. Why apply? This is an opportunity to join a supportive fostering team where your work will directly contribute to stable, nurturing placements and better outcomes for children and young people. You’ll have a manageable caseload, structured management support and the chance to develop your experience across specialist and mainstream fostering services. Apply today through nathan@leadersincare.co.uk  to find out more about either Supervising Social Worker vacancy.

Social Worker - Adoption Team

1-2 days in the office | 6 Month Rolling Contract | Adoption Team | Supportive Management | Flexibility Encouraged  Leaders in Care are working with a forward-thinking Local Authority in North Wales s that is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Adoption Team on an interim basis to support with Post Adoption Support This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, while benefiting from flexible hybrid working and supportive team management. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments of prospective adopters, including PAR (Prospective Adopter Reports). Support the matching process and contribute to family finding for children with a plan of adoption. Work closely with regional adoption agencies and other professionals to ensure timely and stable placements. Provide post-adoption support to children, families, and adoptive parents. Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in accordance with statutory requirements. Attend relevant panels and contribute to care planning processes. Requirements Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Demonstrable experience in adoption, family finding, or permanence planning. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance (e.g., Adoption and Children Act 2002). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-agency team. Offer & Benefits Competitive hourly rate of £38.43 P/H. Hybrid working model – just 2 to 3 days per week in the office. Supportive and collaborative management team. Opportunity to work within a well-established and respected Local Authority. Weekly payroll and contract stability. 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 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

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.  

Social Worker - Looked After Children

Supportive management | Small Caseload | Flexible working | Cases closer to home | High-quality multi-agency work   If you’re a LAC Social Worker seeking a role that respects your experience and work-life balance, these positions in the South offer cases allocated closer to home and the opportunity to work with highly rated authorities. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, professional guidance, and meaningful outcomes for children in care.   You’ll enjoy autonomy in your caseload while having access to a supportive management team and regular check-ins. The culture prioritises well-being, professional growth, and effective, high-quality practice within a structured framework.   Package & Benefits • Hourly rate up to £40 per hour, depending on experience. • Cases allocated closer to home with flexible working and work-from-home options. • Exclusive loyalty bonus and £500 refer-a-friend scheme. • Market-leading payroll system and weekly check-ins from Leaders in Care to ensure your role meets expectations.   About the Company You will be working with a collaborative, multi-agency team known for high standards of practice and supportive management. The organisation prioritises safeguarding and well-being while fostering professional growth and effective care delivery.   Key Responsibilities • Conduct assessments, care planning, and reviews for children in care, ensuring their needs are met effectively. • Liaise with education, health, legal, and other professionals to coordinate services and safeguard children. • Maintain accurate case records and provide reports for court proceedings where required. • Support foster carers and residential staff, contributing to placement stability and service development.   About You • Social Work qualification with full registration with SWE. • Proven experience in child protection or looked-after children services. • Strong assessment, decision-making, and communication skills with ability to work independently and collaboratively.   If this role aligns with your experience and aspirations, we’d love to speak with you. Contact nathan@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07401 281738  for more information or a confidential discussion.

Social Worker

Big improvements have been made at Northamptonshire Children's Trust over the last couple of years, as they continue to strive and deliver an impeccable service to young people & families. From speaking with senior management its clear to see that they have the best interest for 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 Court team. The flexible-working role comes with a salary of £39,384 to £42,620 Main Benefits: £39,384 to £42,620 per annum £6,000 Welcome bonus £8,000 Relocation bonus Promotion opportunities! Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days holiday! 28 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays) The children in care service provides oversight for all children in care for Northamptonshire. This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care. The service has 11 teams that work across the county and focus on particular cohorts of children. You will need to be experienced at court work and will be confident and capable enough to attend court on your own if necessary. 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 07828 497 807)