25 jobs found in Bishop Auckland

We are looking for experienced Child & Family Workers for temporary ongoing contracts within Durhamand surrounding areas.to support families to establish safe plans for children to remain in the care of their parents or wider network. The service offers a 7 day service to families, however, workers predominantly manage their own diaries. There is the expectation that family members will be seen outside of normal working hours where this is needed. The family worker has an independent role in supporting the family but this process works alongside social worker assessments. Desirable experience - family time/contact supervision. Essential experience - of working with children/families. Essential - Current driving licence and access to a car Working with Blu tech you will receive weekly pay, accrue paid annual leave, be provided access to free update training where appropriate, with certificates provided, and be given a named consultant as your main point of contact. Blu tech...

Family Court Advisor Middlesbrough £33.50 ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Officer to support the management and delivery of complex public sector commercial agreements. Working within a high-profile government procurement environment, you will provide commercial and contract management support to senior contract leads while operating independently across a diverse stakeholder landscape. Client Details This role is with a large scale government organisation based in Liverpool on an ad hoc basis. Description Support the development and delivery of category management and procurement strategies. Engage with suppliers and markets to understand industry trends, opportunities, and customer requirements. Translate customer needs into commercially viable procurement solutions. Embed and deliver category savings methodologies and cost reduction initiatives. Manage and monitor supplier relationships to drive performance and value. Support the management of complex commercial agreements and...

The role holder will provide strategic leadership and lead the asset management strategy and commissioned works for this housing provider. You will lead and facilitate the development of the council's asset and investment strategy Client Details Our client is a leading Greater Manchester housing provider who oversee the management of over 15000 properties around the area. Description Provide strategic leadership for the strategic asset & investment team, to contribute to the achievement of strategic priorities to deliver high quality services that include: Lead accountability for the £25m annual capital programme Lead accountability for developing the capital programme for the HRA 30 year business plan Lead accountability for ensuring the accurate and timely condition surveying of £1bn stock portfolio Lead accountability in developing and leading the delivery of Building Safety, Decent Homes, Zero Carbon and Environmental Works for £1bn portfolio Lead officer in...

Our client Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join their Child protection locality team Role Summary The post holder will provide a local and personal social care service for children and families in need and contribute to the range of voluntary and statutory social work activities, including carrying out assessments and including within court proceedings. Progression through grading bands: This post is career graded and progression through the bands will require the post holder to deal with increasing levels of responsibility, complexity of work and degree of emotional demand appropriate to each band. Essential Criteria for shortlisting: Substantial post qualifying experience including working with children in need Experience of working in a local authority within statutory children's services Experience of carrying out risk assessments Experience of presenting evidence to the court Utilising a range of ICT systems and...

Family Court Advisor Sheffield £34.50ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for...

Long-Term Contract | CIN/CP Team | Average Caseload of 18 | Minimal Court Work | Up to £40 P/H | Yorkshire If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a long-term contract within a supportive Children in Need and Child Protection team, this opportunity offers stability, flexibility, and manageable workloads. Based in Yorkshire, you'll join a well-established team with an average caseload of just 18, minimal court work, and a hybrid working model requiring only two office days per week. You'll be part of a collaborative service where managers are approachable, experienced, and committed to supporting high-quality practice. The focus is on achieving positive outcomes for children and families while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Package & Benefits Up to £40 per hour. Long-term contract offering stability and continuity. Average caseload of 18 children. Predominantly Children in Need and Child Protection work with minimal court involvement....

Social Worker – Child Protection Team – Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Location: Knowsley Pay/Salary: up to £39 per hour Office Working: 2-3 Days per week Contract: Locum We are currently working with Knowsley MBC to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Knowsley are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service. The Child Protection team are on duty once every eight weeks, and they transfer cases at the first hearing, and do not carry court work, which is uncommon in a Child Protection team.  Duties Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries Participating in the duty rota Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings What you need Social Work Qualification Social...

Adult Social Worker – Community Care Team Liverpool, Merseyside | £32.82 per hour (Umbrella) We are looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a Community Care Team in Liverpool, supporting vulnerable adults to live safely, independently and with dignity. Key Responsibilities * Complete Care Act 2014 assessments, reviews and support plans. * Undertake mental capacity assessments and contribute to best-interest decisions. * Respond to safeguarding concerns and undertake Section 42 enquiries. * Develop strengths-based, personalised care and support plans. * Assess and manage risks relating to abuse, neglect and vulnerability. * Work closely with NHS services, Occupational Therapists, mental health teams, housing and voluntary organisations. * Support adults, families and carers with information, advice and access to appropriate services. * Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports for panels and legal proceedings. * Promote...

Project Manager - Policy Implementation | Local/Central Government I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation and delivery of a new policy. This is a great opportunity for someone with proven experience delivering policy implementation programmes within local or central government. 🔹 Role: Project Manager 🔹 Experience: Local or central government experience essential 🔹 Focus: Implementing and delivering a new policy 🔹 Commitment: 4 days per week - 1 day a week onsite in East Midlands. 🔹 Rate: £550 per day I'm particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have direct, hands-on experience taking policy from development through to implementation and delivery in a government environment. 📩 Interested? Please send your CV or get in touch at

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...

Our client Leicestershire County Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Family Help Team. Key responsibilities Managing a case load of mainly child in need cases, completing section 47's and some assessments. Section 7 reports. Attending monthly pods and covering duty twice a week. Majority of case load for this post will be market Harborough districtKey Experience Child protection Children and families' assessments Section 47 Complex child in need cases Private lawBenefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful...

Our client Leicester City Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children in need team. Key responsibilities Manage an allocated social work caseload of highly complex issues regularly featuring child protection issues and the Public Law Outline (PLO) processes. Make, and implement, judgements and decisions with autonomy on cases with high levels of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge with the oversight of the manager. Plan and implement interventions designed to address needs and reduce risk. Liaise with partner agencies to secure support and services for children and their families. Lead on S47 (child protection) investigations. Manage/Chair a range of multi-agency meetings designed to monitor and progress Child Protection Plans. Complete legal documentation and file and serve legal papers where required. Provide expertise in Social Work Practice for lesser experienced workers by leading by example when practising and by assisting others with...

Insurance & Claims officer required for our public sector client We are looking for a candidate who has liability and personal injury experience in relation to negligence policies such as public liability, employers liability, third part liability or motor background. Would ideally like a minimum of 2-3 years recent experience. Hybrid working. The current working arrangements are office attendance Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 08:30 to 17:00 Mon to Thurs and 08:30 to 16:30 Fri with one hour for lunch. This is for the inhouse claims handling team for the Council

Our public sector client is currently looking for a Transport Officer to join them on a temporary basis, initially until June 2026 This is a full time role, working 09.00 - 17.00 Office based, LE3 area of Leicester No qualifications required but you MUST have background within transport along with: * Good organisational skills * Able to work well under pressure * Computer literate * Able to work well on their own and as part of a team * Good telephone manner, dealing with the public and stakeholders. * Adaptable

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Procurement Professional to provide commercial and procurement support across public sector projects. The successful candidate will have strong experience in pre-contract activity, procurement, tender evaluation and commercial assessment, with a good understanding of public sector governance and compliance. Key Responsibilities * Provide commercial and procurement support across local authority and public sector projects. * Lead and support pre-contract and procurement activities, ensuring projects progress efficiently and in accordance with required procedures. * Undertake tender evaluations and commercial assessments, providing clear recommendations to project teams. * Prepare and review contract documentation and associated procurement information. * Apply public sector procurement requirements, including the Procurement Act 2023, to relevant procurement activities. * Support effective commercial governance,...

We are seeking an experienced Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead to provide senior leadership across a high-profile portfolio of regeneration, infrastructure, economic growth and place-making initiatives. This is a senior delivery-focused assignment at a pivotal stage of a major transport and regeneration programme. The successful candidate will bring multiple projects together into a coherent programme, establish strong governance, and drive tangible delivery across a complex public sector environment. Key Responsibilities * Provide senior programme leadership across major regeneration, infrastructure and place-based initiatives. * Develop and maintain a single integrated Major Projects Programme, ensuring strategic alignment, dependencies and priorities are clearly understood. * Lead operational readiness activity associated with major transport infrastructure and interchange projects and Establish programme governance, reporting, risk management, assurance and...

Hays is recruiting on behalf of a Council for an experienced Solicitor - Childcare to join their busy and supportive Safeguarding and Education Legal Team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to play a key role in supporting children's safeguarding services, providing specialist advice, and representing the Council in childcare proceedings. The Role The successful candidate will undertake a varied caseload covering all aspects of childcare law and safeguarding matters. You will provide expert legal advice and support to Social Care teams, Sandwell Children's Trust, officers, and elected Members, ensuring the Council meets its statutory responsibilities in relation to children at risk. Key responsibilities include: Managing all aspects of legal work relating to childcare proceedings. Advising on social care matters including early help, discharges, adoptions, child assessments, and safeguarding issues. Representing the Council...

A Local Authority in the West Midlands are seeking an Interim Procurement Manager to lead and support key procurement activities across multiple categories, but mainly focusing on Adult Social Care Services. The Role You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering procurement strategies that ensure compliant, value-driven and outcomes-focused services. Working closely with commissioning teams and stakeholders, you will manage end-to-end procurement processes and drive innovation across complex social care markets. Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver procurements across Adult Social Care (e.g. domiciliary care, residential care, supported living) * Provide strategic procurement advice to commissioners and senior stakeholders * Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal governance * Develop sourcing strategies that support quality, sustainability, and value for money * Manage supplier engagement, tender processes, and contract...

Family Court Advisor Coventry £33.50 ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for...