8 head of commercial jobs found

Title: Social Worker - Family First Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and Luton's Effective Support document. Lead multi-agency planning to address child protection concerns and...

Qualified Social Worker - Post Approval (Fostering) Dorchester, Dorset Up to £38 per hour Hybrid Working Connect2Socialwork are proud to be partnering with Dorset Council to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Post Approval Fostering Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, well‑resourced service focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people in care. About the Role You will play a key role in supporting and supervising approved foster carers, ensuring children are placed in safe, stable and nurturing environments. Key responsibilities include: Providing ongoing support and supervision to foster carers in line with regulations and standards Managing duty responsibilities and working closely with the Placements Team Undertaking direct work with children, young people and families Supporting a range of specialist schemes including: Mockingbird Constellation Supported Lodgings Family Link and Resilience...

Child Protection Social Worker - Dorset Council Location: Dorset (various locations available) Pay: £38 - £42 per hour Contract: Temporary Make a difference where it matters most. Join Dorset's Child Protection Team and be part of a values-driven service committed to safeguarding children and supporting families through meaningful, trauma-informed practice. About the Role As a Child Protection Social Worker, you will play a vital role in assessing risk, developing care plans, and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. You'll manage a varied caseload, contribute to strategy discussions and case conferences, and provide written reports for court proceedings when required. What We're Looking For We're seeking experienced, compassionate professionals who are confident in their decision-making and committed to working in partnership with children and families. You'll need to be registered with Social Work England and...

Location: Bedfordshire Hybrid Working Available Day rate: £400 to £420 per day Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector? We're partnering with a forward-thinking local authority to recruit a Senior Procurement Officer supporting Children's & Public Health services on an interim basis. This is a high-impact role where you'll lead strategic commissioning and procurement activity that directly improves outcomes for communities. The Role Reporting to the Manager for Commissioning & Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic and operational procurement support across Children's & Public Health. Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end procurement and commissioning projects, including high-value and high-risk tenders Developing and implementing category and sub-category strategies to drive value and efficiency Providing expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders...

Senior C Developer (Oracle Pro*C) £430 per day Telford/hybrid (2 days per week onsite) 6 months+ SC security clearance is required for this role Join a Major HMRC Digital Transformation Programme We're looking for a skilled Senior C Developer to join a delivery team supporting one of the UK's largest and most critical government technology programmes. This is an opportunity to work on the modernisation of key HMRC systems, helping drive the transition from legacy database technologies to modern Oracle-based platforms while ensuring highly critical services remain secure, stable and performant. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, architects and database specialists, contributing to large-scale backend systems used across the public sector. What You'll Be Doing Analysing and enhancing existing C-based applications Supporting the migration from legacy Ingres databases to Oracle environments Updating application-to-database connectivity Improving performance,...

About Us Connect2Dorset Supporting social workers to make a real difference for children and families in Dorset Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities. We're proud that Dorset Council is rated Outstanding by Ofsted for our services for children, young people and families. This reflects our commitment to high-quality, child‑centred work, strong leadership, and a culture where practitioners feel supported to do their best work. Leading Meaningful National Change Dorset is at the forefront of innovation. As a national Pathfinder for the Families First for Children (FFC) Programme, we are helping shape the future of family support and child protection in England. This reform focuses on delivering earlier, more...

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker specialising in Children in Need and Child Protection. In this role, you will work with vulnerable children and families, providing vital support and safeguarding services. You will lead and manage complex cases, including care proceedings, while ensuring children's safety and well-being. Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough assessments and develop care plans to address the needs and risks of children in need or protection. Manage cases within care proceedings, collaborating with legal and other professionals to ensure timely and effective outcomes. Conduct regular visits and maintain relationships with children, families, and relevant professionals. Attend and actively participate in meetings, case reviews, and court proceedings. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records, reports, and documentation. Requirements To be considered, you'll need: SWE Registration Eligibility to work in the UK A full driving licence &...

About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. We are proud that Dorset Council is a rated Outstanding authority by Ofsted for our work with children, young people and families. This reflects our strong commitment to high‑quality, child‑centred practice and the positive culture we've built across our services. Leading national change The Families First Partnership (FFP) Programme sets out a major national reform of family support and child protection in England, aiming to shift the support towards earlier, more joined up help for families. Dorset was selected as a national Pathfinder local authority for the Families First for Children programme, placing us at the forefront of developing new ways of working with children, families, and...