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  Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding  

  Leaders In Care

  Permanent - Cardiff

  Posted: 04/04/2026 - Salary: £42.00 - £42.00

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  Start ASAP Long term contracts Low caseloads Supportive Management Hig... Read More

  Start ASAP Long term contracts Low caseloads Supportive Management High Flexibility Not feeling fulfilled in your current locum role as we head into Spring? We're working with a stable, supportive local authority that genuinely understands the pressures of front-line child protection and court work. They're looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Child Protection / Court Team, offering a competitive rate of up to £42 per hour. This role is ideal for someone confident in care proceedings, care planning, permanency, and long-term safeguarding for children subject to Child Protection Plans or who are looked after. You'll be working closely with families, legal professionals, and partner agencies to ensure timely, child-focused decisions that prioritise safety and stability. You'll be joining a well-established team with long-standing permanent staff, meaning you'll have strong peer support, reflective supervision, and mentoring-not just expectations to "hit the ground running." The service values good social work practice and realistic caseloads. Remote working is strongly encouraged, with flexibility around court days and key visits, and the team is expanding to manage demand sustainably. What's on offer: Manageable caseloads - Small but complex Flexible working options: 4-day week, condensed hours, or traditional 37-hour week Loyalty Bonus: Earn up to £150 extra weekly Supportive management and team culture Remote working strongly supported Start date flexibility: They are happy to wait up to a month for the right candidate Internal progression opportunities: Move across teams if desired Market-leading payroll system This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your leadership and practice skills in a well-supported environment, surrounded by experienced professionals who share your commitment to improving the lives of children and young people in care. Additionally, if you know another Senior Practitioner or Social Worker who may be interested, we offer a £500 referral bonus for successful placements. To apply, please send your CV or contact Nathan directly at for more details. Please note: As this is a statutory role, you must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Care Wales. Read Less

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  Social Worker - Duty & Assessments  

  Leaders In Care

  Permanent - Wiltshire

  Posted: 04/04/2026 - Salary: £42.00 - £42.00

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  Assessments Loyalty Bonus Flexibility Encouraged No Micro-Management L... Read More

  Assessments Loyalty Bonus Flexibility Encouraged No Micro-Management Long Standing staff £100 weekly expenses Leaders in Care are collaborating with a forward-thinking authority in the South West seeking experienced Duty & Assessment Social Workers. This council encourages flexibility and work-life balance, offering hybrid arrangements, potentially 4-day work weeks, and autonomy over your schedule. As a Duty & Assessment Social Worker, you will be the first point of contact for children and families accessing specialist support. Your role will focus on: Conducting Specialist Assessments: Responding to new referrals, completing holistic assessments that take into account the complex needs of children with disabilities, and identifying the appropriate support and services required. Safeguarding and Risk Management: Leading and contributing to safeguarding enquiries, including Section 47 investigations, where there are concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing, with a focus on the unique vulnerabilities of children You will manage a realistic caseload, with the support of a knowledgeable and compassionate management team, allowing you to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that makes a meaningful difference to children and their families. Full Benefits of the Role: Long-Term Contracts: Secure 6-month rolling contracts for stability. Hybrid Working: Only 1-2 days required in the office. Competitive Pay: Earn up to £42 per hour. Loyalty Bonus: Additional rewards available-contact us for details. Immediate starts are available, but the council is happy to wait up to 1 month for the ideal candidate. With our strong relationship with the council, we'll provide dedicated support throughout your placement to ensure a smooth experience. Requirements: A Social Work qualification and full Social Work England If you're interested in this opportunity or want to explore how Leaders in Care can support you, contact Nathan at or email today! Read Less

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  Social Worker - Intake & Assessment  

  Leaders In Care

  Permanent - Denbighshire

  Posted: 04/04/2026 - Salary: £38.43 - £38.43

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  Condensed Hours if needed Low Caseload Flexibility Encouraged - 2 days... Read More

  Condensed Hours if needed Low Caseload Flexibility Encouraged - 2 days a week in county No Micro-Management Long Standing staff Leaders in Care are collaborating with a forward-thinking authority in North Wales seeking experienced Duty & Assessment Social Workers. This council encourages flexibility and work-life balance, offering hybrid arrangements, 4-day work weeks, and autonomy over your schedule. As a Duty & Assessment Social Worker, you will be the first point of contact for children and families accessing specialist support. Your role will focus on: Conducting Specialist Assessments: Responding to new referrals, completing holistic assessments that take into account the complex needs of children with disabilities, and identifying the appropriate support and services required. Safeguarding and Risk Management: Leading and contributing to safeguarding enquiries, including Section 47 investigations, where there are concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing, with a focus on the unique vulnerabilities of children You will manage a realistic caseload, with the support of a knowledgeable and compassionate management team, allowing you to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that makes a meaningful difference to children and their families. Full Benefits of the Role: Long-Term Contracts: Secure 6-month rolling contracts for stability. Hybrid Working: Only 1-2 days required in the office. Competitive Pay: Earn up to £38.43 per hour. Loyalty Bonus: Additional rewards available-contact us for details. Immediate starts are available, but the council is happy to wait up to 1 month for the ideal candidate. With our strong relationship with the council, we'll provide dedicated support throughout your placement to ensure a smooth experience. Requirements: A Social Work qualification and full Social Care Wales If you're interested in this opportunity or want to explore how Leaders in Care can support you, contact Nathan at or email today! Read Less

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  Social Worker - Children & Families  

  Leaders In Care

  Permanent - Gloucestershire

  Posted: 04/04/2026 - Salary: £40000.00 - £40000.00

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  Stable Team £8000 Relocation package £3000 retention Payment Flexibili... Read More

  Stable Team £8000 Relocation package £3000 retention Payment Flexibility or Condensed Hours Supportive Management Are you ready for a fresh start this year? We are currently working with an 'Outstanding' Ofsted authority based in the Gloucestershire area, where they are passionate about social work and are looking for like minded experienced workers to join their teams as a Locality worker. Why Work With this Council? Competitive Salaries & Progression: Social Worker: £35,235-£37,938 Advanced Social Worker: £39,513-£42,708 Senior Social Worker: £43,693-£46,731 Progress your career when you're ready-no waiting for vacancies Generous Benefits Package: £3,000 recruitment and retention payments. Up to £8,000 relocation support. Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees. Flexible working and secondment opportunities. Work-Life Balance: Genuine flexibility to support your needs. What You'll Do:
  Join a Children & Families team in Gloucester where you'll support vulnerable children and families. Handle Child Protection, Children in Need, and early Looked After Children cases. Develop creative, child-centred solutions to achieve positive outcomes. Work within a collaborative and innovative environment that values your ideas. What We're Looking For: Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England (ASYE-qualified or experienced). Passionate professionals ready to embrace challenge, innovate, and make an impact. A driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel within the region. This council offer clear career pathways for development if you are looking to grow your career in the area, aligning your culture fits for the next role. They offer staff time, freedom and support to explore new and better ways of doing things to ensure you maximise our capabilities within the role. 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 SWE Or if you'd like more info on how Leaders in Care can support you, call Nathan on or email Read Less

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  Refer a Social Worker / Get Rewarded with £500  

  Leaders In Care

  Permanent - Not Specified

  Posted: 04/04/2026 - Salary: £500.00 - £500.00

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  More than ever, At Leaders in Care we are rewarding Social Workers mor... Read More

  More than ever, At Leaders in Care we are rewarding Social Workers more for their work! Alongside this there is no better opportunity to speak to us about live roles we have at the moment, we are currently working with several clients across the South East / West. Alongside referrals, this allows you to become a priority in leading roles we have as really value the person with the support of their next role, it is shown in one of our values "We value people, not just placements" This works strongly within our ethos at Leaders in care. So why make the change now? With the countries rise of cost of living it may seem ridiculous to change roles but we have so many good opportunities for everyone! We work directly with managers so we can get your perfect responsibilities / needs for a role and then present them to managers of interest! In Summary, if you refer a Social Worker and we place them, you get £500 for each candidate you refer! Get in touch now. As this is a statutory role you are required to have a Social Work qualification and full registration to SWE. Or if you'd like more info on how Leaders in Care can support you, call Nathan on or email Read Less

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  Social Worker - Safeguarding / Assessments  

  Leaders In Care

  Permanent - Wales

  Posted: 04/04/2026 - Salary: £42.00 - £42.00

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  Long term contract Flexibility encouraged Immediate Start for Spring 2... Read More

  Long term contract Flexibility encouraged Immediate Start for Spring 2026 Loyalty Bonus South West Wales We are working in partnership with Pembrokeshire to recruit experienced and passionate Child Care Managers to join a committed and forward-thinking management team. This is an exciting opportunity for leaders who are driven by quality, outcomes, and making a lasting difference for children and young people. The Role As part of the Child Care Management Team, you will play a key role in leading, supporting, and developing services that safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children and young people. You will provide strong, values-led leadership, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and practice across services. What's on offer: Manageable caseloads - Small but complex Flexible working options: 4-day week, condensed hours, or traditional 37-hour week Loyalty Bonus: Earn up to £150 extra weekly Supportive management and team culture Remote working strongly supported Start date flexibility: They are happy to wait up to a month for the right candidate Internal progression opportunities: Move across teams if desired Market-leading payroll system This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your leadership and practice skills in a well-supported environment, surrounded by experienced professionals who share your commitment to improving the lives of children and young people in care. Additionally, if you know another Senior Practitioner or Social Worker who may be interested, we offer a £500 referral bonus for successful placements. To apply, please send your CV or contact Nathan directly at for more details. Please note: As this is a statutory role, you must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Care Wales. Read Less

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  Social Worker - Safeguarding  

  Leaders In Care

  Permanent - South East

  Posted: 04/04/2026 - Salary: £40.00 - £40.00

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  Easily Commutable from London Choose your days in the office Flexibili... Read More

  Easily Commutable from London Choose your days in the office Flexibility Encouraged Manageable Caseloads Training and development included Are you looking for a Family Safeguarding role in a commutable location where caseloads are relatively low compared to rest of the UK? We are currently looking for an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker to work with a council who have a a few posts to fill up where they want everyone to have minimal caseloads as possible. Within this role you will help long temrm family support services covering child in need, child protection with only very minimal amount of court cases, You will get access to top training and development as an agency worker and work with a wide range of experienced social workers. Benefits: Access to well being services Flexibility encouraged - come into office when you want Loyalty Bonus - Contact for more detail 6 month contract minimum Access to training & development Easily commutable With the countries rise of cost of living it may seem ridiculous to change roles but we have so many good opportunities for everyone! We work directly with managers so we can get your perfect responsibilities / needs for a role and then present them to managers of interest! In Summary, if you refer a Social Worker and we place them, you get £500 for each candidate you refer! Get in touch now. As this is a statutory role you are required to have a Social Work qualification and full registration to SWE. Or if you'd like more info on how Leaders in Care can support you, call Nathan on or email Read Less

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  Advanced Social Worker Child Protection Team  

  Leaders In Care

  Permanent - South West

  Posted: 04/04/2026 - Salary: £44.00 - £44.00

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  Weekly expenses support Flexible working encouraged Manageable 10-15 c... Read More

  Weekly expenses support Flexible working encouraged Manageable 10-15 caseload Stable safeguarding team If you are an experienced Advanced Social Worker looking for stability, this Advanced Social Worker role offers consistent work within a well-established safeguarding team and a manageable caseload of around 10-15. You will join a service where expectations are realistic and social workers are supported to focus on meaningful safeguarding practice. As an Advanced Social Worker, you will be part of a stable team where caseloads are shared fairly and professionals are trusted to manage their work without unnecessary oversight. Flexible working is actively encouraged to help maintain a healthy balance between demanding safeguarding work and life outside of it. Package & Benefits • £40-£43 per hour. • Weekly expenses support through a loyalty bonus of £1-£3 per hour. • Manageable caseload of approximately 10-15 cases. • Flexible working arrangements encouraged. • Market-leading timesheet system designed to simplify weekly submissions. About the Company You will be joining a local authority children's service with a long-standing safeguarding team and a collaborative working culture. The service focuses on sustainable caseloads, supportive leadership, and creating an environment where social workers can deliver consistent safeguarding outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Manage a safeguarding caseload, supporting children in need and those subject to child protection plans. • Undertake safeguarding assessments and contribute to effective child protection planning. • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure safe and timely interventions. • Contribute to team discussions and share expertise to support consistent safeguarding practice. About You • Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. • Minimum three years' post-qualification experience within children's services. • Safeguarding experience within a statutory local authority setting. If you'd like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV is not fully up to date, we would be happy to speak with you. Contact or call for more information or a confidential discussion. Read Less

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  Registered Manager (EBD Home)  

  Leaders In Care

  Permanent - South East

  Posted: 04/04/2026 - Salary: £70000.00 - £70000.00

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  Small, values-led provider Genuine autonomy from day one Build a home... Read More

  Small, values-led provider Genuine autonomy from day one Build a home properly Long-term, ethical focus If you're an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager who wants to step away from corporate care and build something with integrity, this role offers a rare chance to do just that. You'll lead a small specialist EBD children's home that will not open until the right manager is in place, giving you real influence from the very beginning. This Registered Children's Home Manager role is about shaping a service, not inheriting problems. You will have the time, backing, and authority to establish culture, systems, and practice properly, with decisions guided by children's needs rather than occupancy targets or head office pressure. Package & Benefits
  • Salary £65,000-£70,000 per annum.
  • 28 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after three years' service.
  • Bank holidays included.
  • Flexible working once the home is established.
  • Occupancy bonus linked to sustainable, ethical growth.
  • Competitive employee benefits package.
  • Ongoing guidance and support from an experienced Responsible Individual. About the Company
  You'll be joining a small, family-owned children's care provider with a strong ethical focus. The organisation is hands-on, values-led, and committed to building high-quality homes slowly and safely, with long-term outcomes for children at the centre of every decision. Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the registration and opening of a new EBD children's home from inception.
  • Recruit, develop, and lead a values-aligned care team.
  • Embed trauma-informed, relationship-based practice across the service.
  • Take full accountability for quality, compliance, and outcomes. About You
  • Experienced Registered Children's Home Manager or Deputy Manager ready to register.
  • Proven experience within EBD or trauma-informed children's residential care.
  • Strong working knowledge of Ofsted registration and regulatory requirements.
  
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  Residential Support Worker Outside IR35  

  Leaders In Care

  Permanent - Not Specified

  Posted: 04/04/2026 - Salary: £22.50 - £22.50

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  Outside IR35 £22.50 P/H Free Accommodation Channel Islands Beautiful L... Read More

  Outside IR35 £22.50 P/H Free Accommodation Channel Islands Beautiful Location Supportive Management Are you looking for a change of scene but still want to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families? We are recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers to join Children's Homes in the Channel Islands. This is an exciting opportunity to live and work in a stunning location, with supportive management, a highly rewarding role, and excellent benefits. You will be part of a parenting team providing a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people looked after by the Council. You'll work flexibly to meet their needs - including shift work, sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays (paid at 2x rate). What's on Offer: Outside IR35 contract - significantly reduced tax compared to the mainland Free accommodation & paid relocation Sleep-in standby pay (0.25x hourly rate) plus full pay if called out Double pay on bank holidays Opportunity to work in a beautiful location with a supportive team Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality care and support for children and young people living in the home. Build trusting, nurturing relationships and act as a positive role model. Support children's emotional, social, and educational development. Contribute to individual care plans and maintain accurate records. Work in partnership with families, social workers, schools, and other agencies. Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and equality & diversity procedures. Requirements: Essential: Level 3 QCF in Health and Social Care or Residential GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent) Awareness of safeguarding and child development Good communication skills and basic IT knowledge Full, clean UK driving licence Desirable: Previous experience in a residential or care setting Knowledge of Care Standards or trauma-informed practice To find out more or apply, contact Nathan or send your CV to Read Less

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