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Team Manager Adult Hospital Discharge

Management Opportunity | Stable Permanent Role | Supportive Leadership Culture   Ready to take the next step in your career and lead from the front? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker or Team Manager to step into a pivotal leadership role within a Transfer of Care / Hospital Discharge Service.   You’ll also benefit from hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week – helping you maintain a healthy balance between leadership responsibilities and life outside of work.   As this is a permanent role we understand how tedious it can be waiting for local authority onboarding process to be finalised, that's why we not only do all the liaising on your behalf with managers, but we also work to help get you into your new role as fast as possible.   In this role, you’ll oversee a busy service supporting safe and timely discharges across a 200-bed pathway. You’ll play a key role in allocating cases, monitoring performance, and ensuring that assessments and reviews are completed within expected timeframes – including 14–28 day assessments and 6–12 week reviews.   This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide and support your team through a light-touch triage system, ensuring workflows are efficient and outcomes remain person-centred. You’ll be instrumental in maintaining high standards of practice while supporting staff with decision-making, prioritisation, and complex cases.   You’ll be working alongside a strong multidisciplinary network, helping to drive effective discharge planning and ensuring individuals are supported to return home safely with the right level of care in place.   You’ll join a service that values collaboration, structure, and supportive management – where your leadership style can make a real difference to both team morale and service delivery.   Interested? We’d love to chat! ? georgia@leadersincare.co.uk ? 0121 651 1629   Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and earn £500 if they’re successfully placed!   As this is a statutory role, you must be a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England, with experience in supervising or managing within adult social care.

Senior Practitioner Adult Hospital Discharge

Supervision Opportunity | Stable Permanent Role | Fast Paced Working   Looking to step up and take on more responsibility while still staying close to practice? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join a Transfer of Care / Hospital Discharge Service as a Senior Practitioner, where you’ll play a key role in both frontline delivery and team support.   You’ll also benefit from hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week – helping you maintain a healthy balance between work and life outside of it.   As this is a permanent role, we understand how tedious it can be waiting for local authority onboarding processes to be finalised. That’s why we not only liaise on your behalf with hiring managers, but also work proactively to get you started in your new role as quickly as possible.   Within this role, you’ll support a busy service delivering safe and timely discharges across a 200-bed pathway. You’ll hold a reduced caseload of more complex work, while also supporting the wider team to ensure assessments (14–28 days) and reviews (6–12 weeks) are completed within expected timeframes.   You’ll act as a key point of support for less experienced staff, offering guidance around decision-making, prioritisation, and best practice. Working within a light-touch triage system, you’ll help to ensure cases are appropriately managed and that workflows remain efficient and person-centred.   This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys mentoring others, maintaining high standards, and being a reliable source of knowledge within a fast-paced environment – without stepping fully away from hands-on social work.   You’ll be working closely with a multidisciplinary network, contributing to effective discharge planning and ensuring individuals are supported to return home safely with the right care in place.   You’ll join a service that values collaboration, structure, and supportive leadership – where your experience and input will genuinely shape outcomes for both the team and the people you support.   Interested? We’d love to chat! ? georgia@leadersincare.co.uk ? 0121 651 1629   Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and earn £500 if they’re successfully placed!   As this is a statutory role, you must be a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England, with strong experience within adult social care and confidence supporting others in practice.

Adult Locality Social Worker

Loyalty Bonus | Flexible Working Options | Supportive Team Culture Seeking a team and work environment that prioritises flexibility and well-being? Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model that allows you to work from home two days a week. This council promotes a healthy work-life balance by aligning employee preferences with management expectations. Need time off? The management team is proactive in helping you manage your workload, ensuring you're fully supported. You'll be part of a team committed to your ongoing professional development, offering expert guidance and access to valuable resources that support your growth in the role. As recognition for your dedication on the frontline, you’ll also qualify for our Exclusive Loyalty Bonus - because at Leaders in Care, we truly value and reward the efforts of our social workers. In this role, you’ll assess adults’ needs to determine their eligibility for care and support services. Your work will empower individuals to remain independent while providing clear information, advice, and referrals to alternative services where appropriate. Why choose Leaders in Care? We offer competitive pay rates backed by our outstanding reputation - just check out our 700 +5-star Google reviews. You'll receive weekly check-ins, ongoing support throughout your placement, and access to our top-rated timesheet and payroll system. Fridays will no longer be a day of chasing payments - your money will be where it should be. To be considered, you must hold a recognised Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England (SWE). Interested in taking the next step in your career? Please send your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or give us a call on 0121 651 1629 - we’d love to hear from you! Know someone perfect for the role? Refer them today and earn a generous £500 referral bonus if they're successfully placed.

Mental Health Social Worker

Coastal Town | Loyalty Bonus | Accomodation Allowance Are you looking for a role in a coastal location that offers flexibility, accommodation and summer spent in a Seaside Town? Hybrid working is a huge benefit of this role and you will get to work from home for up to 2 days per week, giving you the chance for a healthy work-life balance and the flexibility to manage any personal/childcare commitments. Leaders In Care also offer an exclusive loyalty bonus, as we understand that Social Workers work hard in their role and contribute a huge portion of their time for the wellbeing of others - we want you to feel appreciated for the work you do. You'll be working in a clinical setting within a Community Mental Health Team as a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner reviewing packages of care and adjusting to the clients needs, along with holding a small caseload and supervising more junior staff. The ideal candidate will need to have the following:   SW qualification and current registration Diploma/Degree in subject related to Mental Health. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Full UK driving license If you think you could be interested, get in touch via the details below! Alternatively, if you know someone else who might be interested let me know, as we offer £500 per successful referral! Georgia@leadersincare.co.uk 0121 651 1629

Social Worker - Channel Islands

£60,000+ | Relocation Support | Channel Islands Dreaming of a slower-paced life on a picturesque island? We’re currently preparing for upcoming Social Work opportunities within Children’s Services across the Channel Islands — and now is the perfect time to register your interest ahead of the official launch. With stunning scenery, supportive management teams, and a strong sense of community, these upcoming roles offer the chance to make a real impact while enjoying a more balanced lifestyle. Imagine living somewhere with a 20% tax rate, beautiful coastlines, and a calmer pace of life — all while progressing your Social Work career in well-supported services. These opportunities are expected to offer: Salaries from £60,000+ for Social Workers Up to £68,000 for Advanced Social Workers £3,000 relocation package Retention bonuses Support with accommodation and moving Manageable caseloads Strong management support and team culture Teams expected to recruit include (Children’s Services): Family Safeguarding Children with Complex Needs Fostering & Adoption Family Assessments The services are continuing to invest heavily in improving outcomes for children and families, with a focus on long-term development, supportive practice, and positive team environments. Many current staff have relocated themselves and speak highly of both the professional support and island lifestyle. We’re keen to speak with Social Workers who have: A recognised Social Work qualification Registration with Social Work England (SWE) Experience within Children’s Services Backgrounds in safeguarding, assessments, fostering, or complex needs A proactive and collaborative approach These roles are expected to go live very soon, so if you’d like an early conversation and to be among the first considered, please get in touch to register your interest. Send your CV to nathan@leadersincare.co.uk for an initial confidential chat.

Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention

Supportive front door team | High-impact safeguarding work | Strong supervision culture | Professional development focus Step into a role where your early interventions change lives as a Social Worker within an Assessment and Intervention Team. This Children’s Social Worker position places you at the front door of services, giving you the opportunity to make timely, meaningful decisions that shape better outcomes for children and families. As a Social Worker in this team, you will be trusted to manage your work with autonomy while benefiting from a culture that prioritises supervision, continuous learning, and collaborative practice. This is a setting designed to help you grow while delivering high-quality safeguarding work. Package & Benefits •£40 per hour. Manageable caseload.  Long term contract. Flexible working with the ability to manage your own diary.  Opportunity to work within a newly formed team. About the organisation delivers child-focused services through a values-led approach, placing emphasis on integrity, inclusion, and strong partnership working. The team environment is supportive and forward-thinking, encouraging reflective practice and continuous improvement in outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities  Undertake assessments and develop outcome-focused plans that balance risk and need.  Build effective relationships with children and families to ensure their voices inform care planning.  Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to deliver coordinated safeguarding interventions. Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvement and audit processes About You • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. • Experience within children’s services, ideally in assessment or safeguarding teams. • Proven experience managing statutory casework within a local authority setting. If you are a Social Worker, Children’s Social Worker, or Assessment Social Worker seeking a role where your early interventions truly matter, this could be your next move. Contact nathan@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07401 281738 for more information or a confidential discussion.

Community Mental Health Social Worker

Are you looking for a permanent role in a Mental Health team that supports you and your development? Hybrid working is a huge benefit of this role and you will get to work from home for up to 2 days per week, giving you the chance for a healthy work-life balance and the flexibility to manage any personal/childcare commitments. Leaders In Care set a salary expectation with the managers at point of CV send, meaning the managers will have full understanding of what you'd be expecting before an interview happens. Social Workers work hard in their role and contribute a huge portion of their time for the wellbeing of others - we want you to feel appreciated for the work you do! You'll be working in a clinical setting within a Community Mental Health Team as a Mental Health Social Worker reviewing packages of care and adjusting to the clients needs, along with holding a small caseload and supervising more junior staff. The ideal candidate will need to have the following: SW/OT/RMN qualification and current registration Diploma/Degree in subject related to Mental Health. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Full UK driving license If you think you could be interested, get in touch via the details below! Alternatively, if you know someone else who might be interested let me know, as we offer £500 per successful referral! jamie@leadersincare.co.uk 0121 651 1629

Social Worker - Safeguarding

Manageable Caseloads | Beautiful Location | Flexible Working Approach | Ongoing Training & Development | Long-Term Impactful Work Looking for a role where you can focus on meaningful safeguarding work without overwhelming caseloads? This Safeguarding Social Worker opportunity offers the chance to work in a well-structured service that prioritises quality over quantity. Ideal for an experienced Social Worker or Child Protection Social Worker seeking balance and professional support. This Safeguarding Social Worker role allows you to build long-term relationships with families while maintaining flexibility in how you work. You will benefit from a collaborative environment, strong peer support, and access to ongoing learning, making it a strong option for any Safeguarding Practitioner looking to develop further. Package & Benefits • £48 per hour. • Flexible working with office attendance based on your preference. • Minimum 6-month contract. • Access to wellbeing and support services. • Ongoing training and professional development. • Loyalty bonus available. About the Company This service is focused on delivering consistent, high-quality safeguarding support to families. Teams are structured to ensure manageable caseloads, allowing Social Workers to prioritise outcomes rather than volume. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and supporting practitioners at every stage. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases. • Deliver long-term family support focused on sustainable outcomes. • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children. • Contribute to assessments and care planning with minimal court involvement. About You • Qualified Social Worker. • Registered with Social Work England. • Experience within safeguarding, child protection, or long-term teams. If you are an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker or Social Worker exploring your next move, support is available to help you find the right fit for your career and lifestyle. Even if your CV is not up to date, conversations can start from where you are now. Contact nathan@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07401 281738 for more information or a confidential discussion.

Social Worker - All Teams!

New role for Summer 2026! | Supportive Management | Lengthy Contracts | Progression if Perm! Start Summer 2026 with a Fresh Role in Social Work – South East England 2026 is the perfect time to embrace fresh opportunities in a role that truly aligns with your goals. Our unique approach ensures we listen to your needs—whether it’s manageable caseloads, supportive management, competitive pay, or flexibility. By working closely with decision-makers at local authorities, we help you secure the ideal role tailored just for you. As we step into a new yearr, we understand the challenges posed by rising living costs (Especially when you are looking to spend more money as the weather improves). That’s why we’re committed to securing the best pay and working conditions for you. Whether you’re seeking a flexible position to create more balance in your life or a new challenge to kick off the year, we’ll go the extra mile to find you the perfect fit. We have fantastic roles available across the South East of England, within teams we trust and know well. If you’re an experienced children’s services social worker, we can help you secure positions in areas such as: MASH Fostering Assessment  Safeguarding  Looked after Children  Children with Disabilities  Management roles What makes us different? Exclusive Loyalty Bonuses – Earn an additional £1-3/hour to boost your earnings. Outstanding Service – We work around your schedule, not just during office hours (our 500+ 5-star Google reviews say it all!). Top Referral Bonuses – The UK’s leading ‘refer a friend’ bonus, offering £500 for every referral. Get in touch today! For a confidential conversation about roles in the South East of England or advice on the current market, contact Nathan at 07401281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk. Requirements: Social Work qualification Full registration with Social Work England Let’s make this new season one to remember by finding your perfect role!