Social Worker - Children Looked After

Leaders In Care Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic care organization in the United Kingdom seeks a passionate Social Worker (Looked After Children) to make a positive impact on vulnerable children. In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload, ensuring the physical, emotional, and educational needs of children in care are met. This position offers a supportive environment, loyalty bonuses, and a flexible working arrangement, ensuring high-quality care and support. Ideal candidates should hold a Social Work qualification and be actively registered with SWE.

Benefits

Manageable caseloads

Loyalty bonuses (+£1-3/h)

Flexible working with provided phone and laptop

£500 referral bonus for successful placements

Qualifications

• Required: Social Work qualification and full registration to SWE.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of looked after children.
• Develop and implement care plans for children and families.

Skills

Passion for making a difference

Ability to manage caseloads

Developing care plans

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Manageable Caseloads | Supportive Management | 2 days in office | Loyalty Bonuses! | £500 Referral fee

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Join a dynamic team as a Social Worker (Looked After Children) and help this council provide high‑quality care and support to children in care, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and long‑term outcomes.

Within this role you will manage a diverse caseload of looked after children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and educational needs are met. You will develop and implement care plans in partnership with children, families, and multi‑agency teams to secure the best outcomes.

Benefits

• Work for a growing authority
• 6 months rolling contract
• Exclusive loyalty bonuses to supplement your pay (+£1-3/h)
• £500 referral bonus – we are paying out on successful referrals.
• Flexible working – Phone and laptop provided
• Fast process – they are looking for someone quickly
• Manageable caseloads
• Quality of service – we work when it works for you, not when office hours dictate (over 7005* reviews on Google don’t lie!)

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!

Requirements

As this is a statutory role you are required to have a Social Work qualification and full registration to SWE

Or if you'd like more info on how Leaders in Care can support you, call Chrison 07897024978 or email [e-mail]