Social Worker - Looked After Children

Manageable caseloads | Flexible hybrid working | Long-term relationship-based practice | Strong professional support

Meaningful long-term work with children in care where quality matters more than volume. This Looked After Children Social Worker opportunity offers the space to build lasting relationships and focus on stability, planning and positive outcomes for young people. Ideal for an experienced LAC Social Worker or Children in Care Social Worker looking for balance and consistency in practice.

As a Looked After Children Social Worker, you will have the autonomy to manage your day while being supported by a collaborative and reflective team. The service places real value on manageable caseloads, flexible working and creating the right environment for practitioners to deliver high-quality care planning and long-term support.

Package & Benefits

• £40 per hour.

• Flexible hybrid working with office attendance based on preference.

• Minimum 6-month contract.

• Access to wellbeing and support services.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

About the Company

This service supports looked after children and young people through stable, relationship-focused practice. Teams are structured to promote manageable caseloads, reflective supervision and consistent support for practitioners delivering long-term statutory interventions across children’s services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload as a Looked After Children Social Worker supporting children and young people in care.

• Complete statutory visits, care planning and pathway planning focused on positive long-term outcomes.

• Work alongside foster carers, families, schools and multi-agency professionals to promote stability and permanence.

• Contribute to assessments, reviews and care plans within long-term children’s services.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in looked after children or children in care teams.

• Registered with Social Work England.

• Proven experience within long-term statutory children’s services.

If you are an experienced Looked After Children Social Worker, LAC Social Worker or Children in Care Practitioner exploring your next move, support is available to help you find the right fit. Even if your CV is not fully updated, conversations can start from where you are now.

Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.