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Duty & Assessment Social Worker

Deciding whether to move roles this time of year can be tricky, however settling in to a well-supported, and flexible team now will mean you can enjoy a long contract with us well into the rest of 2026 with the prospect of being extending another 6 months! Leaders in Care understands social work can never really be a 3-month assignment and we’ve tailored our contracts to enable stability to give you a platform to really impact the children and families you’d be working with. That being said, a small local authority in Greater Manchester needs an experienced Duty & Assessment social worker, in return you’ll have access to up to date equipment to enable you to work on the go and remotely. The authority has a small catchment area, which given the cost of fuel should come in handy for those local to the Manchester area. 6-month initial contract Hybrid working model Flexible Duty Rota Work from Home wherever possible Aside from this you will be awarded with a generous pay-rate which is further topped up with Leaders in Care’s exclusive loyalty bonus. If you would like to know more, send your CV, or call Leo on 07893 947799 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 do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

Advance Practitioner | Safeguarding Team

It is not often that Senior Social Workers are offered genuine progression opportunities through agency work. We are looking for an established Advanced Practitioner, or an ambitious Senior Social Worker ready to take the next step, to support Newly Qualified Social Workers completing their ASYE within a Greater Manchester local authority. This is a case-holding position with a reduced caseload, giving you the time and capacity to properly support, guide and develop newly qualified colleagues. It is a great opportunity to gain leadership experience and strengthen your profile if you are looking to progress. What is on offer? £40 per hour, in line with DfE agency rates Hybrid working as standard A reduced caseload to support effective ASYE development 6-month contract, offering stability well into the new year Immediate starts available for those who can begin ASAP The local authority is happy to wait for the right candidate Support from experienced, long-standing senior management Access to ongoing learning and development If you are an Advanced Practitioner seeking a new contract, or a Senior Social Worker who wants to gain valuable leadership and development experience, this could be the ideal next move. Want to know more? Contact Leo at Leaders in Care for a confidential discussion: Email: leo@leadersincare.co.uk Call: 07893 947799 Not for you? Refer a successful candidate and receive £500.

Social Worker - Family Help team

Family Help Social Worker Easily Commutable | Choose Your Office Days | Yearly Bonuses | Manageable Caseloads | Training & Development Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a Family Help role with flexibility, manageable caseloads and excellent development opportunities? We are recruiting for several Family Help Social Worker positions with a council in the East OF england The service is committed to ensuring practitioners have as minimal a caseload as possible, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with children, young people and families. Family Help is  joined-up approach to supporting children, young people and families who need additional help. As part of the national Families First for Children Programme, the service brings agencies together to ensure families receive the right support, at the right time, and at the right level—helping to prevent needs escalating wherever possible. You will work within the FIRST: Making Connections Count practice model, focusing on strengths-based, relationship-led practice. You will support families through longer-term interventions, including Child in Need and Child Protection work, with only a minimal number of court cases. In this role, you will: Build strong, effective relationships with children, young people and their families Identify family strengths, needs and areas where further support may be required Coordinate support across education, health, community and voluntary-sector services Help families access local resources and develop resilient support networks Deliver positive, sustainable change through collaborative and strengths-based practice Work alongside experienced Social Workers, with access to high-quality training and development Benefits: Flexible working choose the office days that work best for you Manageable caseloads  Minimum six-month contract Access to wellbeing services Excellent training and development opportunities as an agency worker Easily commutable location Direct access to hiring managers, enabling us to discuss the responsibilities and working arrangements that suit you With the continuing rise in the cost of living, changing roles can feel like a big decision. We work directly with managers to understand what you need from your next opportunity and present you with roles that genuinely suit your circumstances. Referral bonus: Refer a Social Worker who is successfully placed and receive £500 for every successful referral. As this is a statutory Social Work position, you must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. For more information about this Family Help opportunity, or to find out how Leaders in Care can support you, contact Nathan on 07401 281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk.  

Social Worker - Children in Care

Flexible Hybrid Working | Supportive Team Environment | Children in Care | Long-Term Locum Opportunity | Commutable from London If helping children in care achieve stability, security and positive outcomes is what drives your practice, this Children in Care Social Worker role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference while benefiting from flexibility, strong management support and long-term stability. Based in the Bedfordshire area, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner seeking a long-term locum contract within a well-established and child-focused service. You'll have the autonomy to manage your workload effectively while working alongside experienced managers who understand the importance of relationship-based social work. This role is ideal for Social Workers with experience in Children in Care teams who are passionate about delivering positive outcomes for children and young people. Package & Benefits Up to £38 per hour. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Long-term locum contract with ongoing stability. Supportive and experienced management team. Manageable caseloads. Opportunity to work within a child-centred and outcome-focused service. Collaborative team culture with strong professional support. About the Service This established Bedfordshire children's service is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in care. The team promotes high-quality practice, collaborative working and a supportive environment where Social Workers are empowered to build meaningful relationships and deliver effective interventions. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of Children in Care, ensuring their needs remain central to all planning and decision-making. Complete statutory visits, assessments and care planning in line with legislation and local procedures. Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families, foster carers and partner agencies. Prepare reports and contribute to reviews, planning meetings and court proceedings where required. Work proactively to promote permanence, stability and positive outcomes for children and young people. About You Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Previous experience within a Children in Care, Looked After Children or similar statutory children's services team. Strong assessment, care planning and safeguarding experience. Confident managing complex cases and working within statutory timescales. Passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. If you're an experienced Children in Care Social Worker looking for a long-term locum opportunity in Bedfordshire, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Leaders in Care today for more information or a confidential discussion about the role.

Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester Salary: £60,000–£63,000 per annum Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week with flexibility required Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking to lead a high-quality children’s home and make a lasting difference to young people’s lives? We are recruiting for a dedicated and values-led Registered Manager to lead a 4-bed EBD children’s home in Hyde, Greater Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious residential childcare leader to oversee a larger service, develop a strong staff team and deliver exceptional, child-centred care. The home will provide a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. You will be responsible for ensuring that every child is safeguarded, listened to and supported to achieve positive outcomes. The role As Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, including: Providing effective leadership, direction and management to the residential care team. Ensuring the home operates in full accordance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, Ofsted requirements and the home’s Statement of Purpose. Creating a stable, warm and child-centred environment where children feel safe, respected and able to thrive. Maintaining strong safeguarding arrangements, ensuring concerns, incidents, missing-from-care episodes and allegations are identified, recorded and acted upon appropriately. Leading care planning, risk assessment, behaviour support plans, placement matching, admissions and transitions. Ensuring children’s views, wishes, identity, relationships and individual needs are at the centre of care delivery. Driving positive outcomes in education, health, wellbeing, independence, family relationships and preparation for adulthood. Overseeing staffing levels, rotas, on-call arrangements, safer recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and training. Supporting, coaching and constructively challenging staff to maintain high standards of professional practice. Managing Regulation 44 visits and action plans, alongside completing robust Regulation 45 Quality of Care Reviews. Monitoring quality, safeguarding, incidents, complaints, restraints, staffing, training and children’s outcomes to identify trends and deliver continuous improvement. Maintaining accurate records, statutory notifications and regulatory reports within required timescales. Building effective relationships with social workers, placing authorities, families, schools, health professionals, police, safeguarding partners and Ofsted. Managing the home’s budget, resources, health and safety arrangements, premises and operational risks. About you We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and accountable leader with a strong background in children’s residential care. You will have: At least two years’ experience within the last five years in children’s residential care. At least one year’s experience supervising or managing staff in a care environment. Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or senior leader within a children’s residential home. A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or an equivalent qualification. Candidates working towards this qualification may be considered where they can meet regulatory timescales. Strong working knowledge of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, statutory guidance and Ofsted inspection requirements. Detailed safeguarding knowledge, including child protection, allegations management, missing-from-care procedures, exploitation, self-harm and multi-agency safeguarding. Experience of leading teams, safer recruitment, staff development, supervision, appraisals and performance management. Experience with placement matching, care planning, risk management, quality assurance and service improvement. Confidence in producing high-quality Regulation 45 reports, audits, action plans and regulatory notifications. Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills. A full UK driving licence. What’s on offer £60,000–£63,000 per annum Leadership of a 4-bed EBD children’s home in Hyde, Greater Manchester. The opportunity to shape a safe, ambitious and high-performing residential service. Ongoing support from senior leadership and the Responsible Individual. Professional development, leadership training and future progression opportunities. The chance to make a meaningful, measurable difference to the lives of children and young people. Apply now If you are a child-centred Registered Manager with the drive, resilience and regulatory knowledge to lead a successful 4-bed EBD home, we would love to hear from you.