Social Worker - Corporate Parenting

Leaders in Care; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaders in Care is looking for an experienced Corporate Parenting Social Worker to join a dedicated team in the South West on a locum basis. This role focuses on supporting children in care and ensuring their welfare and stability, with a manageable caseload and supportive management. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements and a chance to make a significant difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Flexibility on rate

Work from anywhere

Supportive Management

Quality service from Leaders In Care

Quick process for hiring

Qualifications

• Experience in managing caseloads of looked-after children.
• Ability to undertake assessments and care planning.
• Full registration with Social Care England required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of looked-after children, ensuring their needs are met.
• Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with legislation.
• Support transitions into fostering, adoption, or independent living.

Skills

Child Welfare

Care Planning

Multi-agency Collaboration

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

2/3 days in county | Supportive Management with long standing staff | Manageable Caseloads | Loyalty Bonuses

Leaders In Care have an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Parenting Social Worker to join a dedicated team in the South West on a locum basis. This role focuses on supporting children in care, ensuring their welfare, stability, and long-term success.

You will work with young people, foster carers, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality care planning and permanency outcomes in line with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of looked-after children, ensuring their needs are met.
• Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with legislation.
• Work closely with multi-agency teams to provide stability and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Support transitions into fostering, adoption, or independent living.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to decision-making.

Benefits:

• Flexibility on rate: You will have strong flexibility on the rate which is up for discussion
• Flexibility: Work from anywhere, they encourage flexibility however you still need to be flexible to come into the office
• Supportive Management - The authority have long standing staff meaning they are supported and enjoy the culture/ethos of the authority
• Quality service from Leaders In Care - 570 5* reviews don't lie
• Quick process - they want someone quickly to start

This is a good rated council who offer flexible working to help balance work and personal life. This role is a great opportunity to establish and develop your skill set by being around supportive social workers and truly making a huge difference to peoples lives.

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

Or if you'd like more info on how Leaders in Care can support you, call Nathan on 07401281738 or [e-mail]