Senior Practitioner - Looked After Children

Leaders In Care Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Practitioner for their Looked After Children Team. This role offers a competitive rate of up to £42 per hour, focusing on care planning and long-term support for children in care. Candidates must have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience and be registered with Social Care Wales. Flexible working options and supportive management are included.

Benefits

Loyalty Bonus: Earn up to £150 extra weekly

Flexible working options

Internal progression opportunities

Market-leading payroll system

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience required.
• Registered with Social Care Wales.

Responsibilities

• Focus on care planning and long-term support for looked after children.
• Manage small but complex caseloads.
• Provide peer support and mentoring to new joiners.

Skills

Care planning

Permanency support

Leadership

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Start instantly| Long term contracts| Retention Bonuses | Supportive Management | High Flexibility

Not feeling fulfilled in your current locum role as we head into Summer?

We’re working exclusively with a stable and supportive local authority seeking a Senior Practitioner to join their Looked After Children (LAC) Team. This role offers a competitive rate of up to £42 per hour, with the chance to join a close-knit and collaborative team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for children in care.

This position focuses on care planning, permanency, and long-term support for looked after children. To be considered, you must have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience. The team is well-established, with long-standing permanent staff who provide excellent peer support and mentoring to new joiners. Remote working is strongly encouraged, and the team is expanding to support continued growth and demand.

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 [e-mail] 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.