3 jobs found in Ampthill

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...

Team Leader – Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team Location: Bedford Borough Council Pay Rate: £44.17 per hour Contract Type: Full-Time Locum (37.5 Hours per Week) Start Date: ASAP SW Locums is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join the highly regarded Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team at Bedford Borough Council. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role within a stable and well-established service that is dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families. This position offers a competitive rate of £44.17 per hour and the opportunity to lead a committed team within a supportive local authority environment. About the Team The Children with Disabilities Team is a stable and experienced service consisting of 10 Social Workers alongside a dedicated Short Breaks Team. The service works with children and young people with disabilities, ensuring they receive the support, protection, and services they require...

Children in Care Social Worker – Bradford Service Care Solutions Location: Bradford Contract: Initially 3 months (ongoing) Pay: £35.00 per hour Umbrella £30.79 PAYE (inclusive) / £27.48 PAYE (exclusive) Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for Children in Care Social Workers to join Bradford Council on a contract basis. This is a collective recruitment campaign across multiple teams. Successful candidates will be interviewed and placed into a suitable team as decided by Service Managers. Key Responsibilities Undertake preventative work with service users to reduce safeguarding concerns Investigate concerns of significant harm and apply appropriate legislation to safeguard and promote welfare Provide a Social Work service through assessment, care planning, and direct therapeutic interventions Manage a caseload, making complex decisions in line with professional standards, ensuring cases are planned, reviewed, and evaluated effectively Work within complex...