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To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: * Child Protection * Commercial Law * Property and Regeneration * Adult Social Care and Litigation * Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Directly Responsible For: * Lawyers and other team members * Trainee Lawyers allocated to the team Directly Responsible To: * Head of Law Main Areas of Responsibility: * To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters * To provide...

Social Worker – Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team Location: Colindale, London Rate: £32.20 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum We are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a busy Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team in Colindale. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary setting, supporting adults through safe and effective hospital discharge pathways while promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning. * Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and safeguarding enquiries. * Manage a varied caseload within a hospital discharge setting. * Work collaboratively with health professionals, community services, and partner agencies. * Develop strengths-based, person-centred care plans to support adults and carers. Requirements * Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. * Experience within Adult...

Team Manager – Children's Social Care Location: Lambeth, London Rate: £45.20 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum We are seeking an experienced Team Manager to join a busy Children's Social Care service in Lambeth. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident leader with a strong background in safeguarding and children's services to manage and support a team of Social Workers and Personal Advisors. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a frontline Children's Social Care team, ensuring high-quality practice, effective safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children and families. You will provide supervision, oversee caseloads, monitor performance, and work closely with partner agencies to deliver an effective and responsive service. Key Responsibilities * Lead, supervise, and support a team of Social Workers and Personal Advisors. * Manage team performance, workload allocation, and service delivery. * Ensure statutory duties and...

Independent Chairs Our client, Kent County Council, is seeking an experienced Consultant to work as an Independent Chair working on a temporary basis. This would be working on undertaking, coordinating, and managing specific reviews (domestic homicide reviews, safeguarding adults' reviews and safeguarding case audits) across Kent. The ideal candidate will have come from a senior background within the public sector and have an appropriate knowledge base. The candidate will be expected to have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with members of the public in challenging situations, chair meetings of senior managers in the multi-agency partnership environment, as well as author accurate overview reports using management information compiled by partner agencies. Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It...

Independent Chairs Our client, Kent County Council, is seeking an experienced Consultant to work as an Independent Chair working on a temporary basis. This would be working on undertaking, coordinating, and managing specific reviews (domestic homicide reviews, safeguarding adults' reviews and safeguarding case audits) across Kent. The ideal candidate will have come from a senior background within the public sector and have an appropriate knowledge base. The candidate will be expected to have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with members of the public in challenging situations, chair meetings of senior managers in the multi-agency partnership environment, as well as author accurate overview reports using management information compiled by partner agencies. Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It...

Social Worker – Looked After Children Service  Somerset Council £38 per hour Hybrid Working Available Contract Opportunity Key Highlights £38 per hour competitive agency rate Work within a dedicated Looked After Children (LAC) Service Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility Support children and young people to achieve positive long-term outcomes Join a well-established team committed to relationship-based practice Ongoing contract with the potential for extension Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children in care? Somerset Council is seeking a passionate and committed Social Worker to join its Looked After Children Service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority that prioritises the wellbeing, stability, and future success of children and young people. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of looked after children, ensuring robust care...

City of Doncaster Council Social Worker – Early Help Team Pay Rate: £35 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role City of Doncaster Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Early Help Team. You will work with children, young people, and families at the earliest opportunity to prevent issues from escalating and ensure families receive the right support at the right time. This role focuses on building positive relationships, undertaking assessments, coordinating support services, and helping families achieve sustainable change. Key Responsibilities Complete Early Help Assessments and plans. Work directly with children, young people, and families to identify needs and strengths. Coordinate multi-agency interventions and support packages. Promote positive outcomes through preventative and family-led approaches. Undertake safeguarding activity where concerns arise. Work closely with schools, health professionals, and community...

Your new company Birmingham City Council are looking to recruit a qualified Social Worker for their Discharge to Access (D2A) Service. The team supports the assessment and support planning for citizens who have left the hospital with a short-term service and require support to determine the longer term support needed where applicable. There is also a subteam which covers Summer Hill Terrace, which is part of the Homeless Pathway. Your new role You will work as part of the Discharge to Assess Community Social Work Team to deliver on-person-centred practices where citizens are enabled to exercise choice, control, independence, and build resilience with a focus on prevention and early intervention to support, provide guidance and signposting in addition to assessments, via the 3 Conversations model, in accordance with the Care Act 2014. Homeless Pathway cases can be quite complex as the support in Summer Hill Terrace deals with complex housing issue relating to, substance misuse...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the South Kent Children with Disabilities team 0-18 based in Ashford. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Purpose of the Job: Manage a caseload of disabled children and young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way. Work with the service users and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes...

Leicestershire County Council Social Worker – Safeguarding Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Team. You will work with children and families where safeguarding concerns have been identified, ensuring timely and effective interventions to protect children and improve outcomes. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you will work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to achieve lasting positive change. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments. Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases. Develop and implement effective safety and support plans. Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and partner agencies. Undertake direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court...

Leicestershire County Council Social Worker – Child Protection and Court Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection and Court Team. You will work with children and families where significant safeguarding concerns have been identified, managing complex Child Protection cases and care proceedings to ensure children are protected and achieve positive outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to undertake meaningful direct work with families while managing court-related responsibilities within a supportive and experienced team. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments. Manage complex Child Protection cases and Public Law Outline (PLO) work. Initiate and progress care proceedings where required. Prepare high-quality court statements, assessments, and reports. Attend court hearings and work...

Leicestershire County Council Social Worker – Locality Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Locality Team. You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing assessments, interventions, and support to improve outcomes and safeguard children. This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with families while working collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective, child-centred plans. Key Responsibilities Complete Child and Family Assessments under the Children Act. Manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases where required. Develop and implement effective support and safeguarding plans. Undertake direct work with children and families. Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and partner agencies. Prepare high-quality reports for...

Social Worker (Adults) – Norfolk County Council£44.65 per hour LTD (Inclusive of Holiday Pay) | £35.00 per hour PAYE (Exclusive of Holiday Pay)Location: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension) Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full-Time We are currently recruiting for an experienced Adults Social Worker to join Norfolk County Council's dedicated Hospital Discharge Team based at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment, supporting adults to achieve positive outcomes through effective discharge planning and person-centred social work practice. Working within a Home First model, you will play a key role in promoting independence, reducing unnecessary hospital stays, and ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time. Key ResponsibilitiesAs an Adults Social Worker, you will: Undertake strengths-based and...

Interim Contract Implementation Manager (Contract Management Frameworks) Location: Wolverhampton (hybrid) Duration: 3 months with possible extension Sector: Local Government / Public Sector Overview We are seeking an experienced Contract Implementation Manager to support a Local Authority in designing and embedding a standardised contract management approach across the organisation. This is a high-impact, strategic assignment focused on developing frameworks, policies, training, and tools that will enable effective and consistent contract management practices at scale. This role is not procurement-led; the focus is on contract management governance, capability, and implementation. Key Responsibilities Design and develop a contract management framework, including policies, procedures, and governance structures Create and standardise toolkits, templates, and documentation to support contract management across the organisation Develop and deliver contract management training,...

Role: Qualified Social - Senior Social Worker Children Looked after Team Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Social Worker on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Services . About the Role To support practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers NQSW's through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy. To continue to promote the academy and career pathways and Luton as an employer. The Senior Practitioners also support the Principle Social Worker to strive for excellence across Children Services by delivering key training's on themes drawn from audits. As a Senior Social Worker: Provide reflective supervision to explore the NQSW's practice and factors influencing their practice responses (including emotions, assumptions, power relations and the wider social context). Develop a shared understanding of the knowledge base informing their analysis and the limitations of their thinking, and use this...

Social Worker - Assessment NE Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Assessment team in the North East region. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where diversity is valued and every individual is empowered. As a Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals and families through assessment, intervention, and advocacy, ensuring they receive the care and resources they need to lead fulfilling lives. Responsibilities Conduct thorough assessments of individuals and families to determine needs, strengths, and risks. Develop and implement personalised care plans in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Provide emotional support, counselling, and guidance to clients facing various social challenges. Advocate for clients' rights and access to community resources and services. Maintain accurate and confidential case records in compliance with organisational...

Role: Family Support Worker - Family Help Team Contract: Temp Grade: L6 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Family Support Worker - Family Help Team on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Families and Education Service department. As a Family Support Worker within the Family Help service at Luton Borough Council, you will play a key role in supporting children, young people, and families to improve their wellbeing, resilience, and overall family functioning. You will work directly with families to complete holistic assessments and co-produce tailored family support plans that address identified needs. This will include regular direct work with children and families, both in the community and within service users' homes, ensuring that support is delivered in a meaningful, consistent, and relationship-based way. A key aspect of the role is managing risk appropriately and ensuring timely interventions to prevent escalation of need. Working in a multi-agency...

Social Worker Location: Northamptonshire Team: Safeguarding Rate: £38 (Umbrella) Hours: 37 per week Duration: 3 Months Minimum Social Personnel are currently recruiting for Safeguarding Social Workers for Northamptonshire. This is a hybrid position and the social workers will be required to attend the office 3 days minimum per week. Essential Requirements: * Qualification in Social Work * Experience in a Safeguarding Team * Social Work England Registration * Driving Licence Why Social Personnel: * Dedicated and experienced consultant * Free DBS * £250 Referral Bonus * £250 Find your own job bonus

Connect2Kent are currently seeking qualified, experienced, and reliable Interpreters to support a wide range of public-sector services across Kent. We are expanding our pool of professionals and welcome applications from linguists offering Face-to-Face, Remote, or Written Translation services. Current Opportunities Face-to-Face Interpreters Assignments available across Kent and surrounding areas. Remote Interpreters Work delivered via telephone or Microsoft Teams, offering full flexibility. Written Translators Provide document translations as required by public-sector partners. Desired Languages and Dialects;- Somali Kurdish Sorani Kurdish Kurmanji Oromo Tamil Spanish French Amharic Bulgarian Nuer Ukranian What We Offer Flexible working - choose assignments that suit your schedule Travel and parking expenses claimable for eligible face-to-face bookings Variety of assignments within healthcare, social services, education, and more Supportive and professional coordination...

Senior Social Worker – Child Assessment Team (CAT) Lambeth | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Lambeth Council is seeking experienced Senior Social Workers to join their Child Assessment Team (CAT). This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy frontline service managing referrals, assessments, and safeguarding interventions to ensure children receive the right support at the earliest opportunity. The team requires practitioners who can start as soon as possible and who are confident working within a fast-paced assessment environment. Candidates must be able to attend the office at least twice per week and be able to commute independently, as there is no on-site parking available. In this role, you will: Undertake Child and Family Assessments Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries and investigations Manage Child in Need and Child Protection cases during the assessment phase Assess risk and develop outcome-focused plans for children and families Undertake...