Social Worker - Children in Care

£42ph | Children in Care (LAC) | South Coast | Flexible Working | Long-Term Contract | Manageable Caseloads

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next Children in Care (LAC) contract with excellent pay, flexible working arrangements, and a manageable caseload?

We are currently working with a well-established South Coast local authority seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care service on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team that prioritises quality practice, staff wellbeing, and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Working within the Children in Care team, you will support children and young people throughout their care journey, ensuring stability, permanence, and the best possible outcomes. The service benefits from experienced management, strong team stability, and a collaborative working environment.

Package & Benefits

• £42 per hour
• Long-term contract providing stability and security
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Manageable caseloads allowing for high-quality practice
• Supportive and accessible management team
• Stable service with strong team retention
• Regular supervision and ongoing professional support
• Opportunity to work within a well-established Children in Care service
• About the Service

  You will be joining a dedicated Children in Care team committed to delivering positive outcomes for children and young people. The service places a strong emphasis on relationship-based practice, ensuring Social Workers have the time and support needed to make a meaningful difference while maintaining manageable caseloads.

  Key Responsibilities
• Manage a caseload of Children in Care
• Undertake statutory visits and reviews
• Develop and review care plans to achieve positive outcomes
• Work closely with foster carers, residential providers, and partner agencies
• Support permanence planning, including long-term fostering, special guardianship, and adoption where appropriate
• Prepare high-quality reports for reviews and court proceedings when required
• Ensure the voices of children and young people remain central to all planning and decision-making
• About You
• Qualified Social Worker
• Registered with Social Work England
• Recent experience within a Children in Care, Looked After Children, or Permanence Team
• Strong assessment, care planning, and relationship-based practice skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with children, families, and partner agencies

If you're considering a move, looking for a long-term contract, or simply want to find out more about this opportunity, we'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.

Contact Nathan on 07401 281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk for more information.