Social Worker- Court Team

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

Job summary

A leading care agency in the UK is looking for an experienced Corporate Parenting Social Worker to support looked-after children and collaborate with families and agencies. You will manage a caseload and ensure the welfare and stability of children in care. This role offers flexibility in working arrangements and a supportive environment with experienced staff. Required qualifications include a Social Work degree and registration with Social Care England.

Benefits

Loyalty Bonus

Training encouraged

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualification in Social Work and full registration to Social Care England.
• Experience in corporate parenting and working with looked-after children is essential.

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 positive outcomes.

Skills

Experience in Social Work

Child welfare knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

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.

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 email [e-mail]