101 jobs found in Baldock

Procurement Manager Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working) Contract: Initial 3–4 Month Contract Hours: 37 hours per week Rate: £350.00 to £600.00 per day We are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a leading public sector organisation on an initial 3–4 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong public sector experience to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement projects and supporting the organisation's commercial objectives. Working within a strategic procurement function, you will provide expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders, lead complex procurement activities, and help shape procurement strategy while ensuring compliance with current legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023. Key Responsibilities * Provide strategic procurement advice and challenge to senior managers across the organisation. * Lead and support complex procurement exercises from planning...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Programme Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Purpose of post: To provide effective Program Management and Operational Delivery of the Neighbourhood Services Investment Work Program To support the strategic and operational delivery, particularly relating to members' priorities linked across Neighbourhood Services and other departments as needed. To ensure that there is coordinated delivery across multiple inter-related projects, active stakeholder engagement and communication to implement and enhance a one-council approach to priority street scene & public realm issues.Key Responsibilities: Overall responsibility for the programme management and operational delivery of the Neighbourhood Services Investment and Members Priorities programme of works. To lead on the delivery of all the identified project work streams, ensuring that they achieve their objectives and are delivered to high quality standards, within target timescales...

Role: Leaving Care Personal Adviser Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Leaving Care Personal Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their People Team department. Main purpose of position: To provide a leaving care statutory service to young people not currently accommodated by the Council and to work with Accommodated children as negotiated and agreed with qualified workers. As a Leaving Care Personal Adviser, you will be responsible to: To work with young people to undertake needs assessments and to create and review pathway plans as defined in the children (leaving care) Act 2000. This will ensure that their needs are identified and a plan put in place to meet them. To support young people making the transition to adulthood and fulfilling their potential in relation to social and educational opportunities. To maximise the potential of the young person potential in these areas. Effectively manage a caseload to ensure that all departmental and statutory...

Our client Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Locality Family Help team. About the role Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for Social Workers who are passionate about getting it right for children and their families the first time. We are recruiting Social Workers who have at least five years post qualifying experience and a good understanding of how to apply different social work theories and models, which support ideas and the delivery of imaginative ambitious interventions that improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families through child in need, child protection and court work. Central Bedfordshire is aspiring to progress from the current 'Good' Ofsted rating to be an 'Outstanding' Children's Services, ensuring that our children and young people have the best support and achieve their best outcomes. As part of our Families First journey, Social Workers in Family Help now support children from...

Our client Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for a Children's Team Manager to join their MASH team. Main Accountabilities Service Delivery Manage the delivery of a high quality and effective service that responds to the needs of service users and their families or carers in a timely manner within statutory guidelines or service specifications. Manage the planning, allocation and review of workload so priorities are managed, shortfalls identified and services delivered within capacity and within departmental and partnership policies, procedures and timescales. Implement policies and procedures in response to statutory guidance, local policies and the needs of service users. In line with organisational priorities, assume enhanced responsibilities with regard to antonymous decision making and the management of risk, this will include deputising for district and service managers when required. Develop and manage the service ensuring that the service response reflects need and...

Your new company Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support worker in Northwest London. Your new role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Northwest London (Harrow, Enfield, Barnet, Hillingdon & Hayes) on a temporary basis. The main focus of this role is to provide support to residents by creating person-centred support plans. You will meet with residents, discuss support needs and how you can support them to meet their objectives, complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to best support our residents. You will also need to be able to help residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent etc. To ensure our properties are meeting expected standards in terms of repair and...

Family Support Workers Location: Barnet Pay Rate: £15 - £18 per hour Contract Type: Temporary About Us: Prospero Health and Social Care is a trusted provider of staffing solutions across the UK, with extensive experience in the health and social care sector. We are currently seeking experienced Family Support Workers to join our team in Barnet. Role Overview: As a Children's Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable children and young people, helping them build resilience and develop positive coping strategies. You will work closely with families, schools, social workers, and healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for service users. This is a flexible role ideal for professionals committed to delivering high-quality support to children and families in need. Requirements: · At least 6 months experience working with children and young people in a support role · Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles ·...

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Deputy Manager to work with individuals with complex needs? Responsibilities of the role: * To assist the Manager in ensuring the effective, safe and profitable running of all locations * Assist with individual referrals * Provide support to all staff within the group on a 24 hour on call basis * Ability to work 2 weekends per month * Assist with management of staff Requirements: * Experience of working with people with complex needs desirable * NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 3 mandatory working toward Level 5 * Excellent communication skills * Team player * Good organisational skills * Drivers license * Must be on call one weekend per month Our client offers use of company vehicle during shifts, 28 days holiday, social events and career development/training

We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Bank Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service located in Redbridge. No personal care or experience required, just the right values. £14.80 per hour on a zero hour contract. Our benefits include: Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resourcesAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Well House is a crisis house supported accommodation service that supports individuals for between 14 and 21 days as an alternative to requiring hospital admission for their mental health needs. The service works closely in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team in order to meet individual needs, manage risk and support individuals to achieve positive outcomes. The service operates 24...

The Adult Social Care Hospital Social Worker plays a crucial role in evaluating the needs of patients, especially older adults and those with complex health and social care requirements, to organise their discharge from hospital. The main goal is to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions by ensuring strong community support. Essential Skills and Qualifications ● Qualifications: recognised social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DIPSW, CQSW). ● Registration: current registration with Social Work England. ● Experience: significant experience in adult social care, ideally within a hospital or fast-paced environment. ● Knowledge: extensive understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices (e.g., Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005). ● Skills: Excellent assessment, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. ● The successful candidate should have resilience and the...

The duties and responsibilities of Family Support Workers vary depending on the needs of the family they are helping, but their key duties and responsibilities can include: Assessing the needs of their clients Creating a plan of support for their clients based on a needs assessment Conducting regular caseload reviews with families and individual clients during home visits to ensure that there are no issues at home Ensuring adherence to standards and legislation for confidentiality, equality and diversity Managing their workload and scheduled commitments Keeping records and updating reports for their cases Attending court sessions dealing with the care and protection of children Working with Social Workers to determine a family’s needs when a child returns home after being in foster care. The role will also also suit a Newly Qualified Social Worker looking. You must have: - At least 6 months recent experience as a Family Support Worker / Family Assessment Worker - A recent DBS / or...

Our client is seeking experienced Caseworkers to play a key role in a high-profile government initiative supporting eligible Afghan nationals and their families who assisted UK operations. This is a sensitive and high-impact position within the Defence sector, ideal for individuals with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and emotional resilience. Key Responsibilities * Manage and progress casework in line with government policy, ensuring fair, well-documented, and transparent decisions. * Analyse complex information from multiple sources to reach accurate conclusions. * Handle confidential and, at times, distressing material with professionalism and care. * Work to daily case targets while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality. * Communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. * Ensure full compliance with data protection and information security requirements. Essential Skills &...

NEW ROLE – Deputy MLRO (12-Month FTC) 🚨 📍 City of London (5 days in the office, reducing to 4 days after probation) I'm working with a Bank in the City that is looking to appoint a Deputy MLRO on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with the opportunity for the contract to be renewed based on performance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong AML, Financial Crime and Compliance experience who is looking to step into a senior position, supporting the MLRO across financial crime, sanctions, SARs, KYC, risk assessments and regulatory matters

Civil Enforcement Officer The Dimensions of this role: * Issue PCNs to vehicles that are parked in contravention of the parking regulations * Record evidence and observations to monitor vehicles parking * Civil Enforcement Officers provide parking advice and directions to members of the public * Report any equipment that is in need of repair, so we can get it fixed as quickly as possible * Report other problems with the signs, lined or activity on street * Civil Enforcement Officers act as a deterrent to inconsiderate parking in order to allow the free flow of traffic. * Report abandoned vehicles to management. CBT preferred but not essential. The candidates we require must be excellent communicators with previous Civil Enforcement experience of 6 months or more, you will have an eye for detail along with experience of working with computerised systems. Uniform will be provided for the role; however you will be expected to provide your own black shoes. You will be required...

Senior Business Analyst Rate: £650/day Inside IR35 Duration: 3 months initially Clearance:BPSS Location: London preferred (Bristol or Manchester considered) Hybrid: Flexible. Candidates based outside London should be able to attend the London office 1-2 days per month, with occasional travel to local councils as required. Overview We're looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support a high-profile programme focused on understanding technology and data usage across local government. This is a research and engagement-led role, working with councils and partner organisations to gather, analyse, and synthesise information that will help shape future digital and technology initiatives. You'll engage with stakeholders across multiple organisations, facilitate workshops, and build a clear picture of current technology landscapes and challenges. Key Responsibilities * Engage with local authorities and partner organisations to understand technology and data...

A London Borough is seeking a highly efficient and self-sufficient HR Business Partner to join its team on an interim basis. This is a genuinely standalone, hands-on role within a very busy and high-volume environment. The successful candidate must be able to take ownership immediately, work with minimal direction and confidently manage competing priorities across services including Housing, Parking and Environment. Hitting the ground running is essential. Key responsibilities * Providing practical, responsive HR business partnering support across several operational services. * Managing restructuring and organisational change activity from start to finish. * Supporting managers through consultation, redundancy, redeployment and implementation processes. * Building effective relationships with senior managers and challenging appropriately where required. * Working constructively with trade unions and other key stakeholders. * Using workforce information and...

Parking Appeals Officer Must have good working knowledge on Parking Appeals Key result areas/overview: Parking Appeals officers are there to provide a responsive service to users of parking service Dealing with correspondence, appeals, permits, telephone, calls, income, refunds, complaints, court & bailiffs To represent the client where necessary at adjudication, attend seminars and other working groups and functions To report to the team leader on the requirements for appropriate stock for all functions, experience within appeals is essential for the role. The Dimensions of this role * To work within a team of officers providing the customer interface in parking services including correspondence ,appeals, permits, telephone calls , income, Invoicing , refunds ,complaints , courts bailiffs and data entry * To represent the client at adjudication and other external functions such as benchmarking and working groups and attend seminars as appropriate * To keep the team...

We are looking for an organised, customer-focused Housing Register Officer to join our Housing Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality public services and helping people access social housing. As a Housing Register Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining an accurate and fair housing register, assessing applications in accordance with housing legislation and the Council's Allocations Policy, and providing excellent advice and support to customers throughout the application process. About the RoleYou will be responsible for assessing new housing applications, reviewing existing applications, determining eligibility and priority, and ensuring applicants receive clear, timely decisions. Working closely with colleagues across Housing Services and external partner organisations, you will help ensure that social housing is allocated fairly, transparently, and in line with statutory requirements. Key...

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...

Agency Qualified Social Worker - No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Team Location: Greenwich (Hybrid) Contract: Agency Job Summary Complete assessments and manage a caseload of individuals and families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) in line with relevant legislation and statutory guidance. Undertake safeguarding assessments, risk management, and care planning to promote the welfare and safety of vulnerable adults, children, and families. Work collaboratively with internal teams, legal services, housing, immigration services, and external partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and case records, ensuring all documentation is accurate and completed within statutory timescales. Attend court proceedings, strategy meetings, and multi-agency meetings where required, providing professional social work expertise.Requirements Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW or equivalent)....