36 jobs found in Canvey Island

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker and qualified Best Interests Assessor looking for your next contract opportunity? We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker / Best Interests Assessor (BIA) to join our Adult Social Care DoLS Team on a 3 to 6-month contract. This is a key role supporting the service in responding to the implications of the recent AGNI Supreme Court ruling, ensuring deprivation of liberty assessments, authorisations and care planning are compliant with statutory requirements and emerging case law. This opportunity would suit a highly skilled practitioner with extensive experience of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Court of Protection practice, and Best Interests Assessments. Key Responsibilities Support the screening and triage of DoLS referrals to ensure AGNI compliance. Review and quality assure assessments, supporting signatories with decision-making and authorisation processes. Prepare and complete...

Adult Social Worker – Mental Health Team Support Adults to Achieve Better Outcomes in Hackney SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Mental Health Team at the London Borough of Hackney. This is a great opportunity for a confident practitioner to support adults with mental health needs and work as part of a collaborative health and social care service. Role Details * Location: London Borough of Hackney * Start Date: ASAP * Contract: Full-time locum * Working Pattern: Monday to Friday * Pay Rate: £32.00 per hour (Umbrella) The Role You will support adults with a range of mental health needs, completing assessments, coordinating care and promoting independence through strengths-based practice. Key Responsibilities * Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and support plans. * Manage a caseload of adults with mental health needs. * Work closely with individuals, carers and...

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...

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...

Adult Social Worker – Make a Difference with Haringey Council London Borough of Haringey Council is looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their team on a full-time locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner seeking a rewarding role within a supportive local authority, helping adults maximise their independence and wellbeing. Pay Rate * £32.00 per hour (Umbrella) Location * London Borough of Haringey * Hybrid working available (working pattern to be discussed at interview) Contract * Full-time * Monday to Friday * ASAP start Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload using a strengths-based approach to support adults in achieving greater independence. * Complete assessments, reviews and support plans. * Work closely with residents, carers, health professionals and partner agencies to deliver positive outcomes. * Coordinate short-term care...

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,...

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...

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...

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...