Social Worker - Corporate Parenting Team

Leaders In Care Ltd; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider is seeking an experienced Corporate Parenting Social Worker in East Kilbride. You will manage a caseload of looked-after children, ensuring their needs are met and supporting their transitions. The role offers flexibility and a supportive team environment. A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Care England are required. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Loyalty Bonus

Training opportunities

Supportive management

Flexible working arrangements

Quick onboarding process

Qualifications

• Must have a Social Work qualification and full registration to Social Care England.
• Experience in child and family social work preferred.

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.
• Support transitions into fostering, adoption, or independent living.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to decision-making.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

Court Work | Loyalty Bonus (Contact for more detail) | Training encouraged | Flexibility Encouraged | Immediate Start

Leaders In Care have an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Parenting Social Worker to join a dedicated team in the East of England 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.

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 email [e-mail]