12 jobs found in Swindon

Experienced Social Worker – Children’s Services (Swindon) Are you ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking authority that is actively transforming the landscape of Children’s Services? Swindon Borough Council is looking for dedicated, experienced Social Workers to join their team and help drive positive change for local families. At SW Locums, we have been a trusted partner to the social work community since 2009. We don’t just place practitioners; we support careers. By joining Swindon through us, you are stepping into a role backed by nearly two decades of industry experience. Why Swindon Borough Council? Swindon is currently on an ambitious journey of improvement and innovation. This is an exciting time to join a council that is: * Investing in Transformation: With the "Swindon 2028" vision, the council is focused on creating sustainable, high-quality outcomes for every child. * Cultivating a Supportive Environment: Swindon prides itself on a...

Head of Service Improvement - Children's Social Care Rate: £500 per day Location: South West - hybrid working Contract: 12 months + Overview of the Head of Service Improvement role Sellick Partnership is currently supporting a local government organisation in the south west, who are looking for an experienced Head of Service Improvement for Children's Social Care. This is a key leadership post, leading and delivering the roadmap to implement transformation and improvement in respect of children, young people, families and carers. Key responsibilities of the Head of Service Improvement will include: Be fully responsible for all aspects of service delivery and performance management of the Families First Partnership Programme (FFP) and wider care reforms programmes To set clear key objectives for the short, medium and long term including overall business performance and improvement targets To lead the service areas preparation and action planning for inspection outcomes,...

Advanced Practitioner – Safeguarding Team – Gloucestershire County Council 💷 £42 per hour | 📍 Gloucestershire | 🕒 Hybrid Working We are currently recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team at Gloucestershire County Council, offering a strong £42 per hour rate. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled safeguarding practitioner ready to step into a leadership-focused role, combining a protected complex caseload with practice development responsibilities across the wider team. About Gloucestershire’s Service Gloucestershire’s Children’s Services are currently rated Good with Outstanding elements, with a clear vision of “Right child, right support, right time, every time.” The authority has invested heavily in workforce development, reflective supervision, and its Social Work Academy, creating an excellent environment for experienced practitioners to thrive. The service works within a relational systemic practice...

A central Government authority operating in the defence sector is looking to expand their team with an interim robust Commercial Manager on a contract basis for 6-12 months, hybrid working Location: hybrid working 1-2 days / week in the office in Whittington or Andover Level of Clearance: SC Clearance - candidates holding active SC would benefit of a quicker start date Minimum Requirement: Experienced Commercial Manager, able to work independent & deliver at pace Public sector experience or defence background Good Negotiation skills - lead and manage strategy Experience securing value for money in a non competitive marketWhat you will gain: Amazing rate for great affordability Remote working that you can spend less time travelling and enjoy some time at home Central Government Contract so you can improve prospects for future contracting Interviews will start as soon good candidates are available, if you are interested do not delay the response and forward you updated CV...

A central Government authority operating in the defence sector is looking to expand their team with an interim robust Commercial Officer on a contract basis for 6-12 months, hybrid working Location: hybrid working 1-2 days / week in the office in Whittington or Andover Level of Clearance: SC Clearance - candidates holding active SC would benefit of a quicker start date Minimum Requirement: Commercial Officer, able to deliver at pace Public sector experience or defence background experience working in highly regulated environmentsWhat you will gain: Amazing rate for great affordability Remote working that you can spend less time travelling and enjoy some time at home Central Government Contract so you can improve prospects for future contracting Interviews will start as soon good candidates are available, if you are interested do not delay the response and forward you updated CV today. If you would like to discuss further about this opportunity or others in the UK Public...

Deputy Team Manager – Disabled Children’s Service (Front Door) Location: Gloucester (Gloucestershire County Council) Role Type: Permanent Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum (plus significant bonuses) Are you a dedicated social work leader looking for a permanent home in a council that truly values its staff? SW Locums is delighted to represent Gloucestershire County Council in their search for a Deputy Team Manager for the Disabled Children’s Service. SW Locums has built an outstanding reputation with Gloucestershire County Council over many years. Our long-standing relationship means we understand their culture and can provide you with the best possible insight into joining their permanent leadership team. The Role and Team The Disabled Children and Young People’s Early Help Team (Front Door) supports children aged 0-18 with significant needs arising from disabilities. The goal is simple but vital: ensure disabled children and their families have access to needs-led services...

Shape Futures in the Forest of Dean – Children & Families Social Worker | Up to £42 per Hour Location: Gloucester (Forest of Dean Team) Rate: Up to £42.00 per hour Contract: Locum We’re looking for an experienced Children & Families Social Worker to join a supportive team in the Forest of Dean. You’ll manage a caseload of around 18 children, delivering timely, evidence-based interventions that create real impact. Caseload Includes: * Children in Need (CIN) * Child Protection (CP) * Children in Care (CIC), including some court work Working Pattern: * Hybrid working available * Office-based 3 days per week * All children seen face-to-face * Laptop and smartphone provided Why Join? A flexible and forward-thinking team that supports work-life balance while maintaining high standards of practice and outcomes for children and families. Why SW Locums? SW Locums are helping social workers find their ideal locum roles across the UK. Plus, earn a £500...

A central Government authority operating in the defence sector is looking to expand their team with an interim robust Commercial Officer on a contract basis for 12 months, hybrid working Location: hybrid working 1-2 days / week in the office in Salisbury, UK Level of Clearance: SC Clearance - candidates holding active SC would benefit of a quicker start date Minimum Requirement: Able to deliver at pace Leading competitive or single source procurement and sourcing activities Providing contract management of higher value or complex contracts. Public sector experience or defence backgroundWhat you will gain: Amazing rate for great affordability Remote working that you can spend less time travelling and enjoy some time at home Central Government Contract so you can improve prospects for future contracting Interviews will start as soon good candidates are available, if you are interested do not delay the response and forward you updated CV today. If you would like to discuss...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for Recovery Workers who have experience of working with a Criminal Justice caseload in the Reading area. The role that we currently have available is working within a CJ/Substance misuse charity, in the Reading area. The position will include a caseload of no more than 45 clients, whom of which have Criminal Justice backgrounds. You will be required to carry out duty tasks and assessments, also working with prison releases, court orders, police etc Initially the role is 1 to 2 months, working full time - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, but is expected to extend past this initial period.. We also have other various Substance Misuse/Criminal Justice roles in the area. Please contact Daniel Baker at Belmont Recruitment for more information or apply. Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support. * Regular communication updates. *...

Team of 5 Needed | CP / CIN | Flexible Working | Free Parking | Accommodation Bonus Available | £500 Referral Fee With project teams swiftly coming to an end, if you and your team are looking at your next steps, this could be for you. We are currently working with a highly rated council based in the South West who are looking to bring a team of 5 experienced social workers into their well established Safeguarding service. If you and your friends or work colleagues are currently looking for work and like the idea of joining somewhere together as a team, this could be a great fit. Due to current workload pressures, the service is looking to bring in an experienced team who can come in and help stabilise the service and support the existing structure, ensuring cases continue to receive the time and attention they need, and ultimately bring caseloads down for their current workforce. The working setup is super flexible, with hybrid working in place and full autonomy to manage...

Associate Consultant – Operations Manager Southwest locations, including Bristol, Corsham…. Join RT Consulting’s Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the ‘customer friend’ and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We specialise in operational and programme delivery, supporting Defence clients to strengthen delivery capability, performance assurance and operational readiness across complex programmes from mobilisation through to in‑service delivery. Your Invitation: To join our Operations Management consulting team, where we can align you to current and upcoming demand. Engagement expectations * Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work, and our significant Defence portfolio, we require a...

Children’s Social Worker, Court Team, Aylesbury Pay rate to £42 per hour Contract role – Court Team   Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker in Buckinghamshire. This is to work in a Court Team.   There is plenty of hybrid working available. Please get in touch for more information.   This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.Please contact Graham Leatham on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and...