48 jobs found in Canvey Island

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 Youth Justice Practitioner Covering Gravesend and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Youth Justice. Purpose of the Job: As a member of a multi agency service, undertake assessment of and direct work with young people and their families so as to reduce the risk of them re-offending in accordance with the agreed intervention plans and in the context of managing their risk of harm to others and vulnerability issues. Main duties and responsibilities: Hold cases at either standard, enhanced or intensive Scaled Approach level in accordance with the Youth Justice Board Case Management Guidance document. This will include significant inter-agency liaison, multi-agency work, for young people and their families using an...

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Public Protection Officer for a local authority in East London. In this role, you will deliver the Offensive Weapons Act project across the borough, supporting businesses, carrying out compliance checks and working with partners to improve public protection. Duties: Deliver the Offensive Weapons Act project, including inspections and compliance checks. Develop guidance and support businesses to understand legal requirements. Work with Police, stakeholders and internal teams to improve compliance. Use intelligence to identify risks, analyse results and deliver outcomes.Qualifications and Experience: Experience in Public Protection, Trading Standards or regulatory enforcement. Experience managing compliance inspections and enforcement casework. Experience working with stakeholders, businesses and partner agencies. Experience using intelligence to analyse information and deliver outcomes.What's on offer: Salary: £45ph+ *may negotiate higher for...

Hold cases at either standard, enhanced or intensive Scaled Approach level in accordance with the Youth Justice Board Case Management Guidance document. This will include significant inter-agency liaison, multi-agency work, for young people and their families using an adolescent risk and whole family model of intervention Work with young people and their families or carers in a way which is collaborative, motivating and child-centred to address the factors related to the young persons desisting from offending, the risk they pose to others or their welfare needs. Represent the service in Court and perform all the tasks expected of a Court Officer. This includes preparing paperwork for the Youth Court, attending as the Youth Offending Service representative and present reports on behalf of colleagues, ensuring that processes and decisions are accurately recorded in accordance with departmental and legislative requirements. This will involve being attentive to the needs of young...

Looking for your next opportunity in Hospital Discharge with a local authority that understands the importance of flexibility, work-life balance, and professional support? We're recruiting experienced Hospital Discharge Social Workers to join a well-established team, supporting safe and timely discharges from hospital. With hybrid working available 3–4 days per week and flexible hours that accommodate commitments such as school runs, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What You'll Receive   Hybrid working - Work from home 3–4 days per week, with a balance of hospital and community-based working. Flexible working hours - A supportive management team that understands the importance of balancing work with personal commitments. 35-hour working week - Full-time hours designed to support a better work-life balance. Career development opportunities - Ongoing training and progression within Adult Social Care....

We are working with a London borough looking to appoint an experienced Interim Head Of Parking Services This is a specialist parking role requiring someone who genuinely knows the service inside out. The council needs a parking professional rather than a broader public realm manager—someone who understands the legislation, operational pressures, income, enforcement and commercial realities of running a local authority parking service. The internal team consists of approximately 8–10 staff, with the majority of parking operations, including enforcement, delivered through an outsourced provider. A major part of the role will therefore involve managing the client-side relationship, monitoring performance and ensuring the contractor is delivering what the council is paying for. Parking will eventually be absorbed into a broader service as part of a new organisational structure. The interim will be responsible for maintaining performance, providing stability and helping the service...

About the Role The client is seeking an experienced Income Officer (Court) to join the Housing Resident Services Division on a temporary basis to provide maternity leave cover. This role is responsible for managing rent arrears, maximising rental income, supporting residents to sustain their tenancies, and representing the Council in county court possession proceedings. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in income recovery, court representation, tenancy sustainment, and welfare advice within a social housing or local authority environment. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of rent arrears accounts. * Maximise rental income and prevent tenancy failure. * Represent the Council in County Court possession hearings. * Prepare legal documentation and maintain accurate case records. * Visit tenants and provide income maximisation and welfare advice. * Work with Housing Benefit, DWP, Social Services, and internal teams to resolve tenancy...

Connect2Hackney are recruiting for an experienced MASH Social Worker to join Hackney Children's Services on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment where you'll play a vital role in safeguarding children and ensuring timely, effective responses to referrals and concerns. The Role As a MASH Social Worker, you will undertake high-quality assessments, gather and analyse information from a range of agencies, and make informed decisions that promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. You will work closely with professionals across health, education, police and partner agencies to ensure children receive the right intervention at the right time. Key Responsibilities Undertake screening and assessment of contacts and referrals concerning children and families. Gather information from children, families and partner agencies to develop holistic assessments of need and risk. Analyse complex information and...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them with Locum and Permanent recruitment across Qualified Social Work and Unqualified Care roles. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers a supportive, well‑structured environment where professionals can make a real impact. We're currently recruiting for the East Kent Youth Justice Team, based in Canterbury, covering the Thanet area. Experience in ASSET Plus and Pre‑Sentence Court Reports is essential. 🌟 Role Purpose You'll manage a caseload of young offenders, completing assessments, planning interventions, and delivering targeted support to help young people meet the aims of their care plans and court orders. 🔑 Key Responsibilities Manage a diverse caseload - Complete assessments, reviews, sentence planning and reports in line with Youth Justice Board standards. Work collaboratively across agencies - Build strong partnerships with Probation, Health, Education, Police, voluntary...

Senior Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Service Location: Southwark, London Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Service in Southwark. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to manage complex cases, complete statutory assessments and support positive outcomes for children and families. The Role You will deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work practice, completing Section 17 and Section 47 assessments, initial court work and Looked After Children processes. You will work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and colleagues to assess risk, safeguard children and develop effective plans. Key Responsibilities * Complete complex child and family assessments and safeguarding interventions. * Manage a caseload involving child protection, court and care planning processes. * Develop...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them with Locum and Permanent recruitment across Qualified Social Work and Unqualified Care roles. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers a supportive, well‑structured environment where professionals can make a real impact. We're currently recruiting for the South Kent Youth Justice Team, based in Ashford, covering Ashford, Dover and Folkestone. Experience in ASSET Plus and Pre‑Sentence Court Reports is essential. 🌟 Role Purpose You'll manage a caseload of young offenders, completing assessments, planning interventions, and delivering targeted support to help young people meet the aims of their care plans and court orders. 🔑 Key Responsibilities Manage a diverse caseload - Complete assessments, reviews, sentence planning and reports in line with Youth Justice Board standards. Work collaboratively across agencies - Build strong partnerships with Probation, Health, Education,...

About the Role Take the lead in a high-impact revenues role; we are seeking an experienced Revenues Team Manager to drive Council Tax billing, collection and enforcement performance on an initial 12-week contract. This is a strong opportunity to step into a visible leadership role, influence service standards and support effective income collection while working on a flexible hybrid basis. Key Responsibilities Lead Council Tax billing, collection and enforcement services with confidence and accountability. Drive team performance, service quality, compliance and continuous improvement. Maximise income collection through fair, ethical and effective recovery practice. Resolve service issues, identify training needs and strengthen operational controls. Manage HR matters, projects, audits and external revenue contracts. Represent the council professionally at meetings, court hearings and tribunals. About You Experienced Revenues professional with strong Council Tax,...

Are you an experienced Parking leader looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting for an exceptional Head of Parking Services to lead a high performing Parking Service within a large and complex local authority environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the strategic direction of parking operations while ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, customer focused and financially sustainable services. You will provide strategic leadership across parking operations, civil parking enforcement, moving traffic enforcement and parking policy, driving service improvements, leading major contracts and infrastructure programmes, and ensuring compliance with all statutory responsibilities. Working closely with senior stakeholders, elected members and external partners, you will play a key role in delivering innovative parking solutions that support wider transport and environmental objectives. What we're looking forYou will have: Extensive experience leading Parking...

Project Manager (Windows 11 Migration & Laptop Refresh) £500 - £550 PD | Inside IR35 | 6 Month Contract | Hybrid (London – ideally 3 days onsite) | ASAP Start Our trusted public sector partner is delivering a large-scale Windows 11 migration and laptop refresh programme and is looking for an experienced Project Manager to take over an in-flight project and drive it through to completion. You’ll manage the final stages of the rollout, working with technical teams, suppliers and implementation partners delivering Microsoft Intune policies, application packaging and device deployment. The ideal candidate will have experience managing Windows migration projects, ideally within local government or public sector environments. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of the existing Windows 11 / laptop refresh project. Manage delivery timelines, risks, dependencies and stakeholder communications. Coordinate internal teams and third-party suppliers. Oversee hardware rollout, Intune...

Data Architect  Client - DWP  Inside ir35  Hybrid - One to two days a month onsite to your local office  6 Months contract  Experience required  Government experience

Westminster City Council are looking for an Interim Commercial & Property Litigation Solicitor. Minimum £422 per day. Inside IR35. Fully Remote. Information about the role: This is a specialist civil litigation and commercial property litigation role. You will run your own caseload of complex contentious matters for one of the most active and high-profile local authorities in the country - development land and telecoms disputes, commercial landlord and tenant work, dilapidations, forfeiture, breach of covenant, possession claims and contractual disputes - in the County Court, the High Court and the Property Tribunals. The work is genuinely comparable to a good commercial property litigation seat in private practice, with the difference that you have a single, engaged client, a real say in how matters are run, and cases that shape a major central London estate. Why this might suit you if you are in private practice Work from anywhere in the UK. This role is remote by default...

Aatom Recruitment is looking for Coroners Officer on behalf of a Local Authority. Job Title: Coroners Officer Contract Duration: 12 Months Hours Per Week: 40 Purpose of the role: The Coroner's Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the HM Senior Coroner in their statutory duty to investigate sudden, unexplained, or violent deaths, and deaths that occur in state detention. This involves a wide range of duties, from the initial reporting of deaths to assisting with inquests, ensuring that all necessary information is gathered to determine the cause of death and contributing to public safety. Key Responsibilities: * Primary responsibility * To undertake the judicial orders of the Coroner and assist HM Senior Coroner, Area and Assistant Coroners in fulfilling their statutory duty with regards to the investigation and case management of unknown, violent, sudden, in custody or otherwise in state detention, and unnatural deaths from initial referral to the end...

The Coroner's Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the HM Senior Coroner in their statutory duty to investigate sudden, unexplained, or violent deaths, and deaths that occur in state detention. This involves a wide range of duties, from the initial reporting of deaths to assisting with inquests, ensuring that all necessary information is gathered to determine the cause of death and contributing to public safety. Key Responsibilities: Primary responsibility * To undertake the judicial orders of the Coroner and assist HM Senior Coroner, Area and Assistant Coroners in fulfilling their statutory duty with regards to the investigation and case management of unknown, violent, sudden, in custody or otherwise in state detention, and unnatural deaths from initial referral to the end of the investigation. Initial Investigation and Enquiries: * Receive reports of deaths from police, medical professionals, and members of the public. * Conduct initial enquiries to gather...

Social Worker – Children’s Social Work Team – Kent County Council, Dartford Location: Dartford Pay/Salary: up to £42 per hour Office Working: 3 Days per week Contract: Locum We are currently working with Kent County Council 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, Kent are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service. Duties Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations 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 Work England registration Enhanced DBS (provided by us) Why use us? At Sheldon Phillips,...

Children's Social Worker – Adolescent Support Team We Do Social Work are recruiting on behalf of a South East Local Authority for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a dedicated Adolescent Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with vulnerable young people aged 11–18, providing high-quality interventions to safeguard children, prevent family breakdown, reduce homelessness, and support young people to remain safely within their family networks wherever possible. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children in need, child protection, and complex adolescent cases. Complete assessments, planning and direct interventions using strengths-based and solution-focused approaches. Support 16–17-year-olds at risk of homelessness through early intervention and joint working with housing services. Chair Child in Need meetings and coordinate multi-agency plans. Work closely with partners including CAMHS, Education, Police, Youth Justice and Housing....

INTERIM PROGRAMME LEAD CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE TRANSFORMATION Location: Local Authority (Hybrid Working - 2 Days Office Based) Contract: Interim / Fixed-Term Contract Until March 2027 Day Rate: £800 per day Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities ABOUT THE ROLE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Programme Lead to drive a high-profile Children's Social Care Transformation Programme within a progressive Local Authority. This Senior Leadership role will lead the design, implementation and delivery of large-scale transformation across Children's Social Care, Early Help, Corporate Parenting and Family Support Services, ensuring improved outcomes for children, young people and...