47 jobs found in Basildon

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...

Housing Register Assessment Officer Location: Epping, Essex Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (3 Months) – 37 Hours per Week Pay Rate: £19.09 PAYE / £24.44 Umbrella We are pleased to be supporting in the recruitment of a Housing Register Assessment Officer for an initial 3-month temporary assignment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering vital housing services within a dynamic local authority environment. Purpose of the Role As a Housing Register Assessment Officer, you will be responsible for the effective maintenance and administration of the Council’s Housing Register. You will ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 (Parts VI & VII, as amended) and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, while delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service. Key Responsibilities Assess housing applications in line with legislation, policy, and the Council’s allocation scheme, ensuring accurate banding decisions...

Pensions Specialist | Hybrid | £33.93 per hour (Umbrella) | Ongoing Contract Ceto Talent are supporting a confidential public sector organisation in sourcing a Pensions Specialist with strong LGPS expertise for an initial contract opportunity. This Pensions Specialist role requires a technically strong individual who can confidently manage end-to-end pension administration within a fast-paced HR Shared Services environment. Location: Hybrid (approx. 2 days onsite per week) Contract Length: Ongoing contract Rate: £33.93 per hour (umbrella) Requirements To be considered for this Pensions Specialist position, you must have: * Proven, recent experience working with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) * Strong hands-on experience managing full pension lifecycle administration (starters, leavers, retirements, quotes) * Ability to perform detailed pension calculations, including CARE elements * Experience navigating and using LGPS portals * Ability to manage...

Waltham Forest | Locum | Up to £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Waltham Forest Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team, with potential for appointment at Senior Social Worker level depending on experience. This is a frontline role focused on protecting children and supporting families through effective statutory interventions and relationship-based practice. You will manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases, working closely with families and partner agencies to ensure children are safeguarded and supported to achieve positive outcomes. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases Undertake comprehensive assessments and risk analysis Develop and review Child in Need and Child Protection plans Lead and participate in multi-agency safeguarding meetings Work directly with children and families to promote positive change Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate...

Senior Social Worker - Child Protection Team London Borough of Hackney £39.04 per hour Hackney is looking for an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team, where high-quality, relationship-based practice is at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to work in a borough proud of its anti-racist practice, strong systemic approach, and commitment to reclaiming social work - giving you the time, support and professional autonomy to make a real difference to children and families. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker within Child Protection, you will hold a complex caseload and play a key role in safeguarding children at risk of significant harm. You will undertake high-quality assessments, lead Child Protection planning, complete court work, and deliver purposeful interventions that improve outcomes for children and families. You will work closely with families, partner agencies and internal colleagues, contributing to a...

Enfield | Locum | £37.52 per hour | Hybrid Working Enfield Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on managing risk, protecting vulnerable children, and supporting families through effective statutory interventions. You will work within a supportive and high-performing service, delivering high-quality assessments and ensuring timely and outcome-focused care planning for children and families. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases Undertake Section 47 enquiries and risk assessments Develop and review Child Protection plans Lead and participate in strategy discussions, conferences, and core group meetings Work directly with children and families to promote positive change Prepare high-quality reports for conferences and court where required Maintain accurate and analytical case recordings What You’ll Need: Social Work England...

A North London Council requires an additional Tree Officer to join its existing, busy team of arboriculture officers. The department is responsible for the management and inspection of the Council's tree stock and as such the role encompasses a broad range of duties including; tree inspections, specifying remedial works, instructing contractors and monitoring works, updating the in house tree database and dealing with the public and other stake holder enquiries. Suitable candidates should be educated to a minimum of a Level 3 in Arboriculture, be a good communicator and ideally have industry experience surveying trees. In return a PAYE rate of £23.45 is offered plus 28 days holiday (including banks). This is a temporary role which may become permanent after a probationary period

Deputy Democratic Services Manager – Central London – Local Authority £31 - £41+ per hour (negotiable depending on experience) Hybrid working available – 2/3 days a week in the office 3 months initial contract – likely to be extended Job Responsibilities: * To assist in leading and managing a team of staff who support the Council's decision making processes, including scrutiny and member development, having regard to legislative requirements and frameworks. * To ensure the Council’s decision making processes and governance are completed in accordance with all statutory requirements; * To deputise for the Democratic Services Manager on all aspects of managing the service as required, and specifically to provide cover for leave; You must have: * Experience of using (modern.gov) committee management system * Experience of working directly within a local authority Benefits of Working with On-Recruitment: * Up to a £250 referral bonus for any successful referrals...

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 &...

LILT Consultant / Implementation Specialist We're looking for an experienced LILT Consultant / Implementation Specialist to support a growing portfolio of work across government-focused language translation programmes. This role will suit someone with hands-on experience of LILT implementation, installation and configuration, combined with strong stakeholder skills and the ability to operate in client-facing delivery environments. Demand is growing in this space, and we expect this to be a long-term opportunity with regular on-site time in London. The role You'll support the deployment and configuration of LILT within client environments, helping teams adopt AI-enabled translation capability effectively and securely. The work is likely to involve close collaboration with end clients, internal delivery teams, and operational stakeholders. Key responsibilities Support the installation, setup and configuration of the LILT platform Work directly with client stakeholders to...

Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

Local Authority Housing, Homelessness Officer, Central London    Pay rate £30.77 per hour  Contract role, Local Authority Housing Services    Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Homelessness Officer in the Central London area.  You will need to have worked in a similar role within a Local Authority Housing Department, and have experience of the following:  Proven experience of homelessness casework   Experience working within homelessness services   Experience handling both prevention and relief duties   Knowledge and understanding of homelessness legislation and associated policies   Experience working with families within a housing or homelessness context Key Responsibilities  Undertake homelessness casework across prevention and relief duties, including work with families Manage a caseload proactively with minimal supervision, progressing cases efficiently to resolution Liaise with service users, colleagues, and partner agencies via email, telephone, and face-to-face...

Corporate Policy/Performance Manager Hybrid (3 days onsite) Competitive Day Rate (400 PD Inside IR35) Immediate Start / 3-6 months Our trusted partner, that is government owned is hiring a Corporate Policy & Performance Manager to lead large scale policy or performance programmes across the organisation. We’re looking for an experienced leader to drive high-profile, cross-organisational programmes within a complex public sector environment. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver key strategic priorities following a major organisational reset. To be successful you must have local authority capabilites. Key Responsibilities Lead large-scale policy or performance programmes across the organisation Engage and influence senior stakeholders (Director level+) Provide governance, challenge and assurance across delivery Manage budgets, risks, dependencies and delivery plans Establish and run programme boards and working groups Produce high-quality outputs (business...

About The Role Help us to support some of the most vulnerable people at Calverley Hill Service as they progress from being homeless, to being supported to being independent. About the Role of Housing Management Officer: At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation. As a Housing Management Officer, you will need to: Get to know and build the trust of our clients Help clients to live independently Encourage participation in social and leisure programmes Support residents with the practicalities of everyday livingAbout You: A Housing Management Officer will instinctively share our delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective. You will need to : Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situations Be able...

London Borough of Sutton Social Worker – Localities Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 36 per week Contract: Locum About the Role London Borough of Sutton is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Localities Team. You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding interventions, and long-term planning to improve outcomes. This is a supportive and well-managed service that places strong emphasis on relationship-based practice and multi-agency collaboration. Key Responsibilities Complete assessments under the Children Act, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. Manage a mixed caseload of CIN, CP, and some court work. Develop and implement child-centred care and safety plans. Work collaboratively with partner agencies including schools, health, and police. Undertake direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court. Maintain...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the Ashford Children's Social Work Team based in Ashford If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Purpose of the Job: Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework...

Job Title: Financial Assessment Manager Location: Ealing, West London (W5 2HL), Hybrid Working - 2 days office / 3 days remote Hourly rate £28.60 - £32.03 PAYE / £38.19 - £42.84 Umbrella per hour (depending on experience) Contract Length: 3 -month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours ASAP Start About the Role We are seeking an experienced Financial Assessment Manager to lead and develop a large, specialist team responsible for delivering high-quality financial assessments across the council. This includes Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Local Welfare Assistance and wider financial assessment functions. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for service delivery, compliance with complex legislation, performance management and continuous improvement. You will work closely with internal and external partners to ensure accurate assessments, protect council funds and support residents-particularly...

Adult Social Worker, Richmond and Wandsworth Council     Qualified post ASYE Social Workers to join our Preparing for Adulthood Social Care team.    The team consists of; Service Managers, Assistant Service Managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers and Social Care Assessors who work across the boroughs. Our focus is to provide a holistic, personalised, strength based service to residents over the age of 18.  Undertaking assessments of individual and carers needs and risks to encourage independence, provide support and prevent harm.  Working in partnership with service users and carers using a person-centred approach, with the aim of maximising independence, wellbeing and choice.  Applying social work principles and values to guide professional practice and respect diversity.    £32 Per hour   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...

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...

Employee Relations Partner Hours 37 Salary Range £37,280 to £40,777 pa – pro rata for hours worked Type of Contract Fixed Term 6 months Location Stevenage About The Role • You will be advising and supporting line managers on employee relations issue including disciplinary (capability/conduct), grievance, appeals, flexible working requests, advising on risk and supporting with formal investigations and hearings. • Advise on the application and interpretation of people policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and best practice. • Support managers in proactively manage sickness absence and colleague wellbeing in collaboration with managers. Progress occupational health referrals and recommendations. • Provide and analyse reports to identify patterns and suggest management aids. About You The successful candidate will: • Be a people orientated person who is able to advise on positive resolutions for individuals and the organisation. • Have an ability to engage with a variety of...