Social Worker - Children & Families

Flexible Working | Manageable Caseloads | Established Leadership Team | Clear Career Progression

Taking the next step in your social work career should feel like a natural progression, not an impossible leap. This opportunity within a well-supported Leaving Care Service offers experienced Social Workers the chance to make a lasting difference to young people aged 16+, while benefiting from strong leadership, manageable caseloads, and genuine flexibility.

Whether you're currently working within Children's Services, a Leaving Care Team, or seeking greater stability after agency work, this role provides a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your professional development is actively encouraged.

Salary & Benefits

Social Worker: £37,938 – £39,513 per annum

Senior Social Worker: £40,476 – £45,718 per annum

In addition, you will receive:

• £4,000 welcome payment
• £2,000 annual retention payment
• Relocation package of up to £8,000
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after five years' service
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year
• About the Service

  This forward-thinking local authority is committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people through relational and systemic practice. Teams are structured to ensure Social Workers receive meaningful support from experienced Team Managers and Advanced Practitioners, helping to maintain manageable caseloads, staff wellbeing, and excellent retention rates

• Key Responsibilities

• Supporting young people within the 16+ Leaving Care Service
• Building strong relationships with young people, families, colleagues, and partner agencies
• Completing high-quality assessments, care planning, and intervention work
• Promoting positive long-term outcomes and successful transitions into adulthood
• Contributing to effective safeguarding and multi-agency working
• About You

  To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Current Social Work England registration
• Experience working within statutory children's social work services
• Knowledge of leaving care, looked-after children, or placement services
• A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people

If you're considering a move to a service where support, progression, and work-life balance are genuinely prioritised, we'd love to have a confidential conversation — even if your CV isn't fully up to date.

Contact Leaders in Care today to find out more.