72 jobs found in Battle

Children's Support Worker - Kent Pay: £15-£18 per hour Location: Various locations across Kent Shifts: Days & Waking Nights Hours: Fully Flexible Driving Licence: Desirable, but not essential Are you an experienced Children's Support Worker looking for flexible work across Kent? We are looking for passionate, reliable and experienced support workers to take on a variety of rewarding roles working with children, young people and families. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy variety and want the flexibility to work across different settings and services. The Roles Depending on your experience and availability, you may be supporting within: Residential children's homes Family support services Supervised and supported family contact One-to-one support with children and young people Community-based support Short-term and temporary placements Day shifts Waking night shiftsYou will help provide safe, consistent and positive support while building...

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 social work training, to support and further their professional knowledge and development to impact upon the overall quality of practice within teams Attend court, where appropriate, to assist the team in ensuring that key professional input and expertise is provided to high profile and sensitive cases. Act as Practice Assessor to support student placements/ASYE. Liaise regularly with colleagues throughout the Council to ensure social work staff deliver existing and new practices consistently and to a high standard. Contribute to the development of new initiatives...

Interim FM Team Leader Contract: 3–6 months Location: Hybrid (3–4 days office-based + site visits) Sector: Local Government   Overview Interim FM lead required to manage a district council property portfolio (community buildings, public conveniences, pavilions, offices). This role will focus on FM delivery, contract compliance, and supporting a live FM re-procurement, alongside overseeing minor works projects.   Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day FM service delivery and contractor performance Ensure statutory and technical compliance across the estate Lead and support FM contract management and compliance reporting Support FM re-procurement process (specification, tender, evaluation) Manage minor works/projects (e.g. refurbishments, car parks, drainage) Provide leadership to the FM/surveying team  Key Requirements Strong FM leadership experience (Head of FM / Senior FM level) Background in Local Government / NHS / public sector estate Proven experience in: FM...

Dispatcher – Crawley Location: Crawley Job Type: Temporary – Ongoing Salary: £32,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30 Key Responsibilities Coordinating and managing daily dispatches and deliveries Booking shipments with courier companies including DHL, FedEx and other third-party carriers Liaising directly with couriers regarding collections, deliveries and delivery issues Preparing and processing shipping and dispatch documentation Tracking shipments and providing updates to customers and internal teams Investigating and resolving delivery delays, failed deliveries and other courier issues Ensuring goods are dispatched accurately and on time Working closely with warehouse, customer service and logistics teams Maintaining accurate dispatch and courier records Monitoring courier performance and escalating any recurring issues Managing multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment About You Previous dispatch/logistics experience is essential Proven...

Social Work Improvement Lead Children's Services | Surrey Make a Difference Where It Matters Most. Are you an experienced and inspirational leader in children's social care, passionate about safeguarding children and improving outcomes for families? We are looking for an exceptional Service Manager to lead our multi-agency Family Safeguarding Hub. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will shape decision-making at the front door of Children's Services, ensuring vulnerable children receive the right support at the right time through effective partnership working and strong professional leadership. About the Role As Service Manager, you will lead a highly skilled multi-agency team, working alongside colleagues from Children's Services, Early Help, Police, Health and wider safeguarding partners to ensure timely, effective and proportionate responses to concerns about children. You will drive service performance, quality assurance and continuous improvement, creating a...

Senior Practitioner – Adults Safeguarding Team Thurrock Council £31.96 per Hour Umbrella | Full-Time Locum | Hybrid Working | ASAP Start SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner – Adults to join the Adults Safeguarding Team at Thurrock Council. This is an excellent full-time locum opportunity for an advanced Adult Social Worker looking to make an immediate impact within a busy and supportive safeguarding service. The role is available on an ASAP start, offering an initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension. Pay Rate * £31.96 per hour (Umbrella) Working Pattern * Monday to Friday * Full-time hours * Hybrid working available The Role As a Senior Practitioner within the Adults Safeguarding Team, you will work with adults who have been referred due to safeguarding concerns. This is a hands-on position requiring a confident and experienced practitioner who can manage complex safeguarding work independently...

Client Local Authority in Croydon Job Title SEND Tribunals Officer Pay Rate £26.68 an hour PAYE/£35.48 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) Duration Initial 12 month contract Location HYBRID WORKING-2-3 days a week office based from Bernard Weatherill House Description Key Accountabilities and Result Areas: >Implementing the Statutory Tribunal processes for SEND and working with pupils, families, schools, and other stakeholders to assist in processes linked to securing appropriate resolution for pupils within the SEN Tribunal Process >Reviewing the type of appeal, assessing the skills and knowledge required to address the issues in dispute in the appeal, to conduct an assessment of the potential risks to the LA, both financial and reputational, associated with any appeal and briefing the SEND Tribunals Manager and Head of SEND as appropriate. >Taking direct responsibility for a range of Tribunal appeals, ranging from refusal to assess...

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles. We are currently recruiting for a Youth Justice officer for our client based in Lambeth. The purpose of the role is to manage a case load of youth justice cases, working innovatively with young people from diverse backgrounds and engaging them; their families and other professionals to assess, develop and deliver interventions and activities that support their personal and social skills and participation in society. The role will be directly contributing to youth justice service outcomes by creatively engaging young people who are subject to youth justice orders and interventions Key Responsibilities: * Effectively engage with young people from diverse backgrounds throughout all stages of youth justice case management, including assessments,...

Adult Social Worker – Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Surrey County Council | £38.69 per Hour | Full-Time Locum | ASAP Start Looking for your next rewarding locum opportunity in Adult Social Care? SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker with a strong background in Mental Health and/or Learning Disabilities to join Surrey County Council. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service dedicated to delivering person-centred support and improving outcomes for adults with complex needs. The Opportunity * £38.69 per hour (Umbrella) * Full-time locum role * Monday to Friday * ASAP start * Surrey County Council Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of adults with Mental Health and Learning Disability needs. * Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and person-centred support plans. * Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to safeguarding...

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to join one of our public sector clients. * Rate: up to £550 per day (inside IR35) * Duration: 12 months * Location: UK, remote working Public sector experience will be highly beneficial For full details regarding this Senior Python Developer role, please apply here and we'll be in touch

We are looking to recruit an Interim Programme Lead – Children's Social Care Transformation for Surrey County Council. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-profile transformation portfolio across Children's Services, Early Help and wider strategic partnerships. Working closely with senior leaders, you will drive service redesign, financial sustainability and system-wide improvement to deliver better outcomes for children, young people and families. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to influence strategic change across the Directorate, leading complex transformation programmes while working alongside experienced senior leaders in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. With hybrid working and a long-term contract available, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact within one of the country's leading local authorities. Key responsibilities include: Lead the delivery of a high-profile Children's Services transformation...

We are working with a large London Local authority looking to appoint an experienced interim HR Policy Lead to take professional ownership of its employment-policy framework. This is a specialist policy role rather than a generalist HR position. You will review the existing policy suite, identify outdated, inconsistent or higher-risk provisions and lead a structured programme of modernisation. You will manage the full policy lifecycle, including research, drafting, stakeholder engagement, trade-union consultation, governance approval, implementation and ongoing review. You will also provide authoritative advice on how policies should be interpreted and applied in complex employee-relations situations. Key responsibilities will include: • Auditing the existing HR policy suite and identifying priority areas for review • Drafting, rewriting and implementing employment policies and supporting guidance • Ensuring policies reflect current employment law, ACAS guidance and...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding and Family Help Service About Enfield’s Family Help and Family Safeguarding Service Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, reflecting national reforms that place greater emphasis on early intervention, strengthened multi-agency working and helping children safely remain within their families wherever possible. Family Safeguarding is Enfield’s whole-system, strengths-based approach to working with children, young people and families. The model brings together Family Help, Children’s Social Care and specialist adult services, enabling practitioners to work with the whole family and address the interconnected issues that can affect children’s safety and wellbeing. This includes domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse, trauma and exploitation, supported through a coordinated and purposeful safeguarding response. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative,...

Social Worker – Children in Care | Enfield Location: Enfield, London Service: Children in Care Job Type: Temporary About the Role Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, placing greater emphasis on early intervention, effective multi-agency working and supporting children to remain safely within their families wherever possible. Enfield Children in Care Service is seeking an experienced and committed Social Worker to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner with strong experience in Children in Care, court proceedings, child protection and safeguarding. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload of children in care. Undertake high-quality assessments and develop effective care plans. Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and long-term stability. Work confidently with court proceedings and statutory processes. Assess and manage safeguarding and risk concerns. Build...

Experienced Children’s Social Worker – Enfield Location: Enfield, London Job Type: Temporary Service: Family Help & Family Safeguarding Experience Required: Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience (PQE) in permanent Local Authority Children’s Social Care roles About the Role We are seeking dynamic, committed and experienced Children’s Social Workers to join Enfield’s newly launched Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative, strengths-based approach that focuses on early intervention, effective multi-agency working and supporting children to remain safely within their families wherever possible. You will work with children, young people and families, including cases involving domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse, trauma and exploitation, while keeping children’s lived experiences at the centre of your practice. Key Responsibilities Manage complex caseloads...

Experienced Social Worker – Children’s Social Care Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within Children’s Social Care? We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a Local Authority Children’s Social Care service. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced practitioner who is able to manage a varied caseload independently, assess and manage risk effectively, and adapt their approach when working with complex or unusual cases. About the Role As an Experienced Social Worker, you will be responsible for independently managing cases and working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes. You will be expected to: Manage an independent caseload within Children’s Social Care. Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop appropriate plans. Assess and manage risk effectively. Work confidently with complex and challenging situations. Use professional judgement and adapt...

Procurement/Commercial Transformation Lead - UK Government Contract (Apply online only) Inside IR35 Hybrid Reading 12 months *Details need to remain vague at this point, due to the nature of the assignment, however some requirements that are central to the role: Track record delivering improvement activities Procurement and purchasing experience Continuous improvement experience Procurement subject matter expertise (SME) Stakeholder engagement experience Risk management experience Change management experience Experience identifying and delivering improvement opportunities Call me, Alex Manea, at NonStop Recruitment now for a confidential conversation. Contact me on (email address removed) or (phone number removed), please send your CV in word format OR if this does not sound like the opportunity for you, but you are a professional working across the Public Sector, please feel free to get in touch, to see other opportunities we may have within this field. Disability...

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our client in the Central Government, who is seeking a Commercial Officer for an initial 6-month assignment with an option to extend Location: London - Hybrid working The ideal candidate will possess active security clearance and a strong background in Commercial and Procurement Management, along with the following skills and experience: Experience in end-to-end procurement within the public sector. Familiarity with the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015. Proven experience in supporting the end-to-end sourcing of Information Technology and Digital Procurement contracts within the Defence or Central Government sectors. Ability to assist in the development and delivery of complex Invitations to Tender, negotiations, and contracts. Desirable experience in International Finance programs, including structuring development finance procurement's, assessing financial and contractual risks, and navigating public procurement frameworks....

Service Owner - Digital Workplace & AI Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Service Owner for an initial 12-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: London | Hybrid The ideal candidate will possess an active security clearance and a proven background in Service Owner Management, complemented by the following valuable skills and experiences: Significant experience as a Service Owner or Deputy Service Owner in cloud transformation programs. A deep understanding of the GDS Service Standard, with a proven track record of successfully guiding services through the Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live phases. Expertise in owning, developing, or enhancing digital workplace, collaboration, productivity, end-user computing, knowledge management, or AI-enabled services, contributing to innovative solutions. Demonstrated strength in leading multidisciplinary teams across product management, user-centered design...

Commercial Strategy Lead - UK Government Contract (Apply online only)/day - Inside IR35 Hybrid London 7 months *Details need to remain vague at this point, due to the nature of the assignment, however some requirements that are central to the role: Experience developing commercial strategies and policies from complex analytical evidence. Strong project management and strategic coordination skills across multiple stakeholders and workstreams. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including building relationships with senior industry and government partners. Call me, Alex Manea, at NonStop Recruitment now for a confidential conversation. Contact me on (email address removed) or (phone number removed), please send your CV in word format OR if this does not sound like the opportunity for you, but you are a professional working across the Public Sector, please feel free to get in touch, to see other opportunities we may have within this field. Disability...