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Social Worker - Child Protection - Beautiful Location

Accommodation Support | “Outstanding” Authority | Beautiful  Location | Flexible Hours | Long term stable contract | Loyalty Bonus Are you an experienced Child Protection Social Worker looking for your next opportunity? Leaders In Care is working with an “Outstanding” rated Local Authority in Cornwall, offering the chance to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK while making a real difference to children and families. This role offers a balance of flexibility and support – with just 2 days per week in the office and the rest from home. You’ll be joining a dedicated team focused on safeguarding children and supporting families at every stage of care. We offer a competitive hourly rate of £38 - £40, alongside excellent management support, regular training, and the stability of long-term contracts. Your Role: Carry out assessments and interventions to safeguard children. Work on Child in Need, Child Protection, and court cases. Build positive working relationships with children, families, and partner agencies. Contribute to care planning, ensuring the safety and well-being of children. Benefit from the guidance of supportive managers in a collaborative team. What We Offer: Hourly rate of £38 - £40. Flexible working – just 2 office days per week. Work in an “Outstanding” Ofsted-rated authority. Ongoing professional development and training. Long-term contracts for stability. A supportive, close-knit working culture. £500 referral bonus for recommending suitable candidates. About You: Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Experience in Child Protection and court work. Passionate about safeguarding and making a difference in children’s lives. Committed to professional development and reflective practice. If you’re ready to enjoy a rewarding role in beautiful Cornwall, with flexibility, strong management support, and the chance to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your Social Work career. If interested, please send your cv to nathan@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07401 381738 for an infomal discussion 

Intake Team (Senior Social Worker)

Intake Team | Social Worker | £39,834 to £48,421 | £5,000 Annual Enhancement | Access to CPD | Supportive Management | Learning & Development | Flexible Working Benefits: Capped Cases – aiming to exceed no more than 20 – 22 cases Large, supportive Team Flexible Working Progression opportunities available & Training Due to recent expansion, the service is undergoing a recruitment drive to attract social workers for the Intake and Assessment team. The goal is clear, keep cases low and ensure referrals from the Front-door are handled within their appropriate timescales. The service is undergoing and pursing an improvement journey and is keen to establish management consistency. About the team: Every day is different within the fast paced assessment team. This team completes a range of assessments, conducts section 47 enquiries and establishes whether longer term plans are needed for families.  The priority for this team is assessing what is needed to support children and families, if anything and then moving this support to the right team.  Families will be transferred to our family support teams if intervention is longer than 3 months. You will need to be able to offer, empathetic support to families who have just been referred in to Child and Young People Services.  Families in these circumstances are often in crisis and as such workers need to be calm, and child focused when things are unpredictable. For more details or an informal chat about this role and others like it - reach out to me on 07893 947799 or email leo@leadersincare.co.uk As this is a statutory role, you will require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work Wales.  

Social Worker | Placements Team | Fostering Service

Placements Team | Flexible & Hybrid Working | Specialist Support Role | Full-Time Position Available  Looking for a rewarding new role in the new year? Want to make a real difference in the lives of children, carers, and families? The Vale of Glamorgan’s Placements Team is growing, and this could be your perfect opportunity! The Placements Team is committed to ensuring children have safe, stable, and supportive homes, working to assess and approve foster placements and special guardianship arrangements. With a strong emphasis on kinship care and local recruitment, this team is making a tangible impact in keeping children connected to their communities. With hybrid working, specialist roles, and a commitment to career development, The Vale provides an empowering environment for social workers looking to grow professionally while making a difference. Why Choose The Vale? Hybrid & Flexible Working: Administer tasks from home while engaging directly with children, carers, and families as needed. Specialist Support Role: Work in a dedicated team offering therapeutic services to promote placement stability and prevent disruptions. 24/7 Professional Support Line for Carers: Be part of an innovative fostering support system, with occasional out-of-hours commitment (one overnight per week and less than one weekend a month) for which an additional allowance is provided. Career Development: Ongoing supervision, tailored training, and progression opportunities. About the Placements Team This dedicated team assesses and approves foster and kinship placements for children in the Vale, working closely with the Fostering Panel. Key responsibilities include: Supporting foster carers with 24/7 professional advice to ensure placement stability. Recruiting and retaining local carers while commissioning placements when internal resources cannot be identified. Providing therapeutic services for children and carers to prevent placement disruptions. You’ll also contribute to supporting families where Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) are in place, ensuring bespoke, strengths-based care and support plans are tailored to each family’s needs. If you’re ready to join a team that supports children, carers, and families while offering opportunities for professional growth, send your CV to leo@leadersincare.co.uk or call 0161 249 8195 for more information. Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them to us and earn a £500 referral fee per placement!