21 jobs found in Derby

Children's Social Worker – Child Protection Team Location: Derbyshire Employer: Derbyshire County Council Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-Time Locum (Monday to Friday) Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available Pay Rate: £23.66 per hour (Negotiable for experienced candidates) Children's Social Worker Opportunity – Derbyshire County Council SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Derbyshire County Council's Child Protection Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated social worker looking for a rewarding locum role with the flexibility of hybrid working and the support of a well-established local authority. About the Role You will join the Area Child Protection Team, managing a varied caseload that includes: * Assessments * Child in Need (CIN) * Child Protection * Court Work * CRE Work Working closely with children, families, and partner agencies, you will play a key role in safeguarding...

Project Manager - Policy Implementation | Local/Central Government I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation and delivery of a new policy. This is a great opportunity for someone with proven experience delivering policy implementation programmes within local or central government. 🔹 Role: Project Manager 🔹 Experience: Local or central government experience essential 🔹 Focus: Implementing and delivering a new policy 🔹 Commitment: 4 days per week - 1 day a week onsite in East Midlands. 🔹 Rate: £550 per day I'm particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have direct, hands-on experience taking policy from development through to implementation and delivery in a government environment. 📩 Interested? Please send your CV or get in touch at

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Our client Leicestershire County Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Family Help Team. Key responsibilities Managing a case load of mainly child in need cases, completing section 47's and some assessments. Section 7 reports. Attending monthly pods and covering duty twice a week. Majority of case load for this post will be market Harborough districtKey Experience Child protection Children and families' assessments Section 47 Complex child in need cases Private lawBenefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful...

Insurance & Claims officer required for our public sector client We are looking for a candidate who has liability and personal injury experience in relation to negligence policies such as public liability, employers liability, third part liability or motor background. Would ideally like a minimum of 2-3 years recent experience. Hybrid working. The current working arrangements are office attendance Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 08:30 to 17:00 Mon to Thurs and 08:30 to 16:30 Fri with one hour for lunch. This is for the inhouse claims handling team for the Council

Our public sector client is currently looking for a Transport Officer to join them on a temporary basis, initially until June 2026 This is a full time role, working 09.00 - 17.00 Office based, LE3 area of Leicester No qualifications required but you MUST have background within transport along with: * Good organisational skills * Able to work well under pressure * Computer literate * Able to work well on their own and as part of a team * Good telephone manner, dealing with the public and stakeholders. * Adaptable

Children's Social Worker We are recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a Children's Services team in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire. This role requires proven experience managing cases involving Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Court Work, with a strong commitment to safeguarding children and achieving positive outcomes for families. Key Responsibilities Managing a complex caseload of children and families Completing statutory assessments and risk assessments Working with Children in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care cases Undertaking PLO and Court Work proceedings Developing and reviewing child-focused plans Building effective relationships with children, families and carers Coordinating multi-agency interventions with education, health, police and partner agencies Preparing high-quality assessments, reports and court statements Maintaining accurate case records in line with legislation and professional standards Requirements...

About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Children's Senior Practitioner to join its Safeguarding Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social work professional with strong experience across Child in Need, Child Protection, Public Law Outline, Care Proceedings, and Adoption. The successful candidate will provide effective help and protection to children, young people, families, and carers, while supporting the development of high-quality social work practice across the team. This role combines complex casework responsibilities with practice leadership, supervision, and mentoring of frontline practitioners. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments, planning, interventions, and direct work with children and families. Manage a complex caseload involving CIN, CP, PLO, Care Proceedings, and Adoption work. Lead safeguarding investigations and attend strategy meetings, child protection conferences, reviews, and other statutory meetings. Complete...

Long-Term Contract | CIN/CP Team | Average Caseload of 18 | Minimal Court Work | Up to £40 P/H | Yorkshire If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a long-term contract within a supportive Children in Need and Child Protection team, this opportunity offers stability, flexibility, and manageable workloads. Based in Yorkshire, you'll join a well-established team with an average caseload of just 18, minimal court work, and a hybrid working model requiring only two office days per week. You'll be part of a collaborative service where managers are approachable, experienced, and committed to supporting high-quality practice. The focus is on achieving positive outcomes for children and families while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Package & Benefits Up to £40 per hour. Long-term contract offering stability and continuity. Average caseload of 18 children. Predominantly Children in Need and Child Protection work with minimal court involvement....

Your new company A fantastic opportunity has been registered for an Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP) within a Local Government Authority based in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and acting as a trusted advisor to Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and Directorate Heads of Finance. Your new role Your role as Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP), you will play a central role in shaping how financial resources are managed across all areas of this large public sector organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you leading a talented team of 3, focused on providing insightful analysis, robust reporting, and strategic advice that supports both immediate operational needs and long-term ambitions. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure that all financial planning activities, from budget setting to monitoring, are executed...

Hays is recruiting on behalf of a Council for an experienced Solicitor - Childcare to join their busy and supportive Safeguarding and Education Legal Team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to play a key role in supporting children's safeguarding services, providing specialist advice, and representing the Council in childcare proceedings. The Role The successful candidate will undertake a varied caseload covering all aspects of childcare law and safeguarding matters. You will provide expert legal advice and support to Social Care teams, Sandwell Children's Trust, officers, and elected Members, ensuring the Council meets its statutory responsibilities in relation to children at risk. Key responsibilities include: Managing all aspects of legal work relating to childcare proceedings. Advising on social care matters including early help, discharges, adoptions, child assessments, and safeguarding issues. Representing the Council...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Team Advanced Practitioner to join its West Social Worker Case Holding Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Children's Social Worker to work within a busy frontline service supporting vulnerable children, young people and families. Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) As a Team Advanced Practitioner, you will work within a case holding team managing and supporting a range of statutory children's social care cases. The role involves working directly with children and families where significant support, intervention and safeguarding planning is required. The team works with: Children in Need Children subject to Child Protection Plans Looked After Children Children accommodated under Section 20 Families in the pre-proceedings process Cases where care proceedings are being initiatedYou will play a key role in ensuring children receive timely and effective support, protection and permanence planning...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Team Advanced Practitioner to join its West Social Worker Case Holding Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Children's Social Worker to work within a busy frontline service supporting vulnerable children, young people and families. Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) As a Team Advanced Practitioner, you will work within a case holding team managing and supporting a range of statutory children's social care cases. The role involves working directly with children and families where significant support, intervention and safeguarding planning is required. The team works with: Children in Need Children subject to Child Protection Plans Looked After Children Children accommodated under Section 20 Families in the pre-proceedings process Cases where care proceedings are being initiatedYou will play a key role in ensuring children receive timely and effective support, protection and permanence planning...

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council for an experienced Forestry Officer / Tree Surveyor to support their Forestry Service during a period of transition. This is a flexible contract opportunity, primarily site-based across Solihull, with a pay rate of £36 per hour. The assignment is ongoing with an immediate start available. Please see a high-level overview of the role below: * Carry out tree inspections, condition assessments and risk surveys across the borough Undertake BS5837 surveys in support of highways, infrastructure and development projects * Produce arboricultural reports, recommendations and technical advice relating to tree management and potential tree removal * Support planning, construction and environmental projects by assessing the impact of development on trees and woodland assets * Investigate and respond to tree-related service requests from the public and council departments * Liaise with...

About the Role Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our well-established Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly supportive and collaborative safeguarding environment where children and families receive the right help at the right time. Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) As a Senior Social Worker within MASH, you will play a key role in ensuring effective safeguarding arrangements for children and young people by working closely with partner agencies and making timely, informed decisions. Key responsibilities include: Screening and reviewing incoming referrals Applying threshold guidance effectively to ensure appropriate interventions Making timely decisions within MASH timescales Contributing to multi-agency safeguarding processes and decision-making Attending and contributing to strategy discussions Presenting information clearly and...

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Procurement Professional to provide commercial and procurement support across public sector projects. The successful candidate will have strong experience in pre-contract activity, procurement, tender evaluation and commercial assessment, with a good understanding of public sector governance and compliance. Key Responsibilities * Provide commercial and procurement support across local authority and public sector projects. * Lead and support pre-contract and procurement activities, ensuring projects progress efficiently and in accordance with required procedures. * Undertake tender evaluations and commercial assessments, providing clear recommendations to project teams. * Prepare and review contract documentation and associated procurement information. * Apply public sector procurement requirements, including the Procurement Act 2023, to relevant procurement activities. * Support effective commercial governance,...

We are seeking an experienced Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead to provide senior leadership across a high-profile portfolio of regeneration, infrastructure, economic growth and place-making initiatives. This is a senior delivery-focused assignment at a pivotal stage of a major transport and regeneration programme. The successful candidate will bring multiple projects together into a coherent programme, establish strong governance, and drive tangible delivery across a complex public sector environment. Key Responsibilities * Provide senior programme leadership across major regeneration, infrastructure and place-based initiatives. * Develop and maintain a single integrated Major Projects Programme, ensuring strategic alignment, dependencies and priorities are clearly understood. * Lead operational readiness activity associated with major transport infrastructure and interchange projects and Establish programme governance, reporting, risk management, assurance and...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Senior Social Worker job (Family Safeguarding Team) in Shropshire. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. RATE: up to £30.57ph (umbrella, depending on experience) TYPE: LOCUM Social Worker TEAM: Family Safeguarding HOURS: (37 hours per week) Key Responsibilities * Manage a diverse and complex caseload, undertaking assessments, care planning and interventions. * Assess and manage risk, making informed, evidence-based decisions, including contributing to safeguarding and court proceedings. * Apply relevant legislation, policies and best practice to deliver effective, child-focused services. * Build and maintain strong working relationships with children, families and multi-agency partners. * Deliver a range...

The role holder will provide strategic leadership and lead the asset management strategy and commissioned works for this housing provider. You will lead and facilitate the development of the council's asset and investment strategy Client Details Our client is a leading Greater Manchester housing provider who oversee the management of over 15000 properties around the area. Description Provide strategic leadership for the strategic asset & investment team, to contribute to the achievement of strategic priorities to deliver high quality services that include: Lead accountability for the £25m annual capital programme Lead accountability for developing the capital programme for the HRA 30 year business plan Lead accountability for ensuring the accurate and timely condition surveying of £1bn stock portfolio Lead accountability in developing and leading the delivery of Building Safety, Decent Homes, Zero Carbon and Environmental Works for £1bn portfolio Lead officer in...