37 head of service jobs found

Title: Deputy Head of Service - Children with Disabilities Service Grade: M6 (Post: PREF(phone number removed))Reports To: Head of Service Department: Children's Social Care Working Pattern: Agile (Includes out-of-hours, evenings, weekends, and on-call rota) Purpose of Post Deputise for and assist the Head of Service in the strategic direction, performance management, and operational delivery of statutory social work interventions. Ensure vulnerable children receive a safe, consistent, and proportionate response in line with legislative regulations. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery & Risk (50%): Lead Family Help, Statutory, and Specialist teams. Formulate threshold mechanisms and take accountability for high-level risk decisions, legal gateways, and care plans (signing authority up to £1,000). Practice Leadership & QA (25%): Lead Quality Assurance (QA) audits and embed reflective learning loops to meet professional standards. Chair high-risk multi-agency...

Head of Asset Management Contract Duration: 6 months (Interim) Day Rate: Negotiable Location: Welwyn, Hertfordshire (Hybrid)We are currently seeking an experienced Head of Asset Management to join the Council on an interim basis. This role is critical for leading key projects and managing various teams within the department. The successful candidate will be instrumental in implementing new systems and processes to enhance service delivery and compliance. Day-to-day of the role: Lead the project to implement a new database for Building Services and Asset Management. Take responsibility for the implementation of robust statutory compliance processes. Lead procurement exercises for the department. Manage the Building Services, Garages, and Asset Data Teams. Apply expertise in commercial buildings to improve operational efficiency and service quality.Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience in building services management, preferably within a local government or...

Job Opportunity: Fraud Associate Daily Rate: £200 - £250 Contract Length: 9 months Active SC is required Join Our Dynamic Team! We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Fraud Associate to join our client's FraudOps team within a prominent government organisation. If you're passionate about combating fraud and ensuring the integrity of public services, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Who You'll Be Working With: As a Fraud Associate, you will play an essential role in safeguarding the organisation against fraudulent activities. Your efforts will directly contribute to the protection of public services and help drive digital transformation across the government. What You'll Do: In this pivotal role, you will: Review and triage fraud alerts generated from live service data. Stay vigilant to emerging fraud trends and potential threats. Assist Fraud Analysts with larger-scale investigations and analytical projects. Maintain operational queues and workstreams,...

A Reputable Housing Provider is seeking an experienced and highly organised Democratic Services Officer (fully site based) to provide professional policy and administrative support to Cabinet Members and senior leadership. This role is critical in supporting Cabinet Members to effectively deliver their portfolio responsibilities and organisational priorities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across departments, ensuring executive decision-making processes are supported through high-quality research, coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The postholder will play a key role in ensuring Cabinet Members are fully supported through proactive planning, structured communications, and effective casework and diary management. Department: Corporate Services Location: London  Rate: £21.80 – £22.80 PAYE Key Responsibilities Cabinet and Executive Support Provide flexible administrative and policy support to 2–3 Cabinet Members, enabling effective delivery of...

Our client Lincolnshire county council is looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join their FAST team. This role is for an experienced Social Worker within the East Lindsey FAST team, responsible for delivering high‑quality statutory social work across Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care. The candidate must have experience completing Section 47 enquiries, undertaking comprehensive Child and Family Assessments, and managing risk using evidence‑based approaches such as Signs of Safety. They will be expected to lead safeguarding processes, contribute to multi‑agency planning, produce clear analytical reports, including for court, and ensure timely, accurate recording. The role requires skilled relationship‑based practice, confident decision-making, effective multi‑agency collaboration, and a clear commitment to improving outcomes and safety for children and families. There is an expectation for the candidate to be on site for 5 days during their duty week,...

Our client Lincolnshire county council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their FAST team. This role is for an experienced Social Worker within the East Lindsey FAST team, responsible for delivering high‑quality statutory social work across Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care. The candidate must have experience completing Section 47 enquiries, undertaking comprehensive Child and Family Assessments, and managing risk using evidence‑based approaches such as Signs of Safety. They will be expected to lead safeguarding processes, contribute to multi‑agency planning, produce clear analytical reports, including for court, and ensure timely, accurate recording. The role requires skilled relationship‑based practice, confident decision-making, effective multi‑agency collaboration, and a clear commitment to improving outcomes and safety for children and families. There is an expectation for the candidate to be on site for 5 days during their duty week, which...

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...

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...

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: School Nurse  Location: Rowan Park School   Employer: The Supply Register Contract Type: Part time opportunities  Salary: £18.74 - £25 per hour  Join Our Team at Rowan Park School! Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child’s education? We’re looking for a caring and motivated and qualified Nurse to join the wonderful team at Rowan Park Sen School  In this rewarding role, you’ll be providing  Paediatric medication administration, Enteral feeding (PEG), epilepsy and seizure management and provide medical needs to their students, who needs medical support within school.  What You’ll Be Doing Provide paediatric medication administration  Provide support with Enteral feeding via PEG  Provide Epilepsy and seisure management  Provide all other medical needs to their students, who rely on this medication within school   What We’re Looking For A qualified Paediatric Nurse with licence / pin  Experience working with children or young...

Senior Practitioner - Children's Services Tameside Council 📍 Tameside, Greater Manchester 💷 £40 per Hour 📅 Full-Time | Hybrid Working 📋 Ongoing Agency Contract Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Social Work Career? Tameside Council is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Practitioner to join its Children's Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished social worker looking to combine high-quality casework with leadership, mentoring and practice development within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families while supporting the development of less experienced practitioners, we would love to hear from you. he Role As a Senior Practitioner, you will: ✔ Hold and manage a complex caseload involving children and families ✔ Support and mentor Social Workers within the team ✔ Provide guidance on safeguarding, assessment and care planning ✔ Lead on complex...

Supervising Social Worker - Kinship Fostering Team 📍 Manchester City Council 💰 Up to £35 per hour 📅 Full-Time | Ongoing Contract 🏆 Work for an Outstanding Local Authority Make a Lasting Difference for Children Manchester City Council's Children's Services have been rated Outstanding by OFSTED, and we are currently looking for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the highly regarded Kinship Fostering Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in helping children remain connected to their families by assessing, supporting and developing kinship foster placements that provide stability, safety and positive outcomes. If you have strong assessment skills, fostering experience and a passion for supporting children within their wider family network, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a Supervising Social Worker within the Kinship Fostering Team, you will: Complete comprehensive kinship fostering assessments Undertake court-directed assessments...

Social Worker - Assessment and Support - Blackpool - £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Support Service in Blackpool. The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience. The benefits of this Social Worker role: £39 per hour Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available Differing start/finish times Remote & office working and flexi Personal and case supervision is held monthly They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits and...

Job Role: Commercial Lead Contract Type: Interim Full Time Contract Length: 3-6 months Location: Flexible - On-site 2 days a week initially. Day Rate: from £450/day Sector: Public Sector A public sector organisation is looking for an experienced Cyber Commercial Specialist to support a pipeline of upcoming tenders valued from low value up to £20m.This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of end-to-end tender delivery, working closely with senior stakeholders across cyber, IT, and programme teams. Your new role Lead and deliver complex tenders within the digital category. Manage stakeholder engagement across technical and non-technical teams Develop tender documentation, sourcing strategies, and evaluation processes Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations Drive commercial outcomes and value for money What you'll need to succeed Proficient skill in using CCS frameworks preference in the digital space Proficient commercial skills and knowledge...

Social Worker – Children & Adult Services Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales (Hybrid) Rate: £37.56 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: Full-time We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Children and Adult Services. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, well-structured service delivering high-quality, strengths-based social work across a diverse caseload. You will work collaboratively with children, young people, adults, families, carers, and partner agencies to deliver effective assessments, safeguarding interventions, and care and support planning in line with Welsh legislation and professional standards. Key Responsibilities * Undertake statutory assessments under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. * Manage a varied caseload across children’s and/or adult services. * Complete care and support plans, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. * Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join the Children In Care Team Covering Kings Hill, West Malling and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children In Care. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of complex cases involving high levels of risk and needs to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively.. Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those...

Job Advertisement: Organised Immigration Crime Development Specialist Location: Nationwide (Travelling when Required) Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £19.78 Working Pattern: Full Time Driving Required: Preferably but not essential Are you passionate about public service and committed to making a difference in policing? Our client iDevon and Cornwall Police are seeking an enthusiastic OIC Development Specialist to join the OIC Domestic Taskforce! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the national response against Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) and support frontline policing across England and Wales. Key Responsibilities: As an OIC Development Specialist, you will play a crucial role in: Delivering priorities set by the NPCC and the Home Office to enhance frontline policing. Collaborating with statutory agencies and NGOs to improve intelligence and disrupt Organised Crime Groups. Working with the Home Office and Border Security Command to enhance policing...

Our client Herefordshire council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Family Help North Locality team. As a Social Worker within the Family Help team, you will play a vital role in supporting children, young people, and their families to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. Working within a locality-based team, you will lead and manage a complex caseload, acting as the Family Help Lead Practitioner to deliver effective help, protection, and intervention. You'll assess needs, identify risks, and develop tailored Family Help Plans, working closely with partner agencies to ensure coordinated and multi-agency support. The role includes chairing and contributing to key meetings such as Child in Need, core group, and strategy discussions, as well as undertaking risk assessments and safeguarding work when concerns arise. You will build strong, restorative relationships with families and professionals, enabling meaningful change while promoting the safety and welfare of...

Our client Medway council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Children's social work team. Main purpose of the job: Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so. Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and to work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people. To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures. To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Experienced Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.Accountabilities and outcomes: Manage a complex caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join the Children In Care Team Covering Dartford, Swanley and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children In Care. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of complex cases involving high levels of risk and needs to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively.. Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those undertaking...

Family Help Social Worker | Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services | £39 per Hour Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services to recruit experienced Family Help Social Workers to join their innovative and highly regarded Family Help Service. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, Blackburn with Darwen has been at the forefront of children's social care reform, introducing its Family Help model two years ahead of the national rollout. This forward-thinking approach has transformed how families receive support, creating a preventative, relationship-based service that has already contributed to a 25% reduction in families escalating to Child Protection or Pre-Proceedings. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced safeguarding practitioners who enjoy completing high-quality assessments while building meaningful relationships with children and families through longer-term Child in Need and Child Protection work. Role Overview As a Family...