36 jobs found in Crowborough

Qualified Social Worker – Children We Care For TeamLocation: Chichester, West Sussex Rate: £38 per hour (£42 inclusive of holiday pay for Advanced Social Worker level candidates) Contract: Locum/Agency Make a Lasting Difference to Children in CareAre you an experienced Qualified Social Worker looking for your next rewarding opportunity? West Sussex County Council is seeking a passionate and committed social worker to join its Children We Care For Team in Chichester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a service that is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people in care. You'll be part of a supportive team environment, managing meaningful relationships with children while helping them achieve stability, safety, and positive futures. About the RoleAs a Social Worker within the Children We Care For Team, you will work with children and young people who are looked after by the local authority, ensuring their needs are met and their...

Senior Practitioner (Children's Services) * Location: London Borough of Bexley * Position: Full-Time, Locum (Hybrid: 3 days in-office) * Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour * Start Date: As soon as possible About the Role An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Senior Practitioner to join the Children’s Services team at the London Borough of Bexley Council. This full-time locum position is tailored for an experienced social worker ready to manage complex cases and provide vital mentorship to peers, all within a supportive and structured practice environment. Working with Bexley Council Bexley Council is committed to creating a practice environment that empowers social workers to utilize their professional judgment, autonomy, and expertise. Operating under the Signs of Safety practice model, Bexley focuses on strengths-based, safety-organized approaches to guide work with children, families, and the broader professional community. You will...

Adult Safeguarding Social Worker – Medway Council 📍 Medway, Kent 💷 £35.00 LTD per hour 📄 Locum Contract Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Safeguarding Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team at Medway Council on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated adult social care team, managing a varied safeguarding caseload and making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults across Medway. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload within the Adult Safeguarding Team. Complete high-quality, person-centred, strength-based assessments and interventions. Undertake face-to-face visits and promote positive outcomes for adults with care and support needs. Work in accordance with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Human Rights and Equality legislation. Apply the Making Safeguarding Personal approach in all safeguarding interventions. Conduct robust multi-agency risk assessments and develop...

Senior Social worker  (Health Liaison Worker) - Adults Are you a dedicated and compassionate Specialist Social Worker (Senior QSW) with experience working within adult health and social care? We are seeking a highly motivated Senior QSW (Health Liaison Worker) to join our client’s team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to improving health outcomes and providing vital support to adult clients in need. About the Role: The Senior QSW (Health Liaison Worker) will be responsible for working directly with adult clients, health professionals, and care teams to coordinate care, facilitate communication, and ensure the delivery of appropriate services. This role requires a proactive individual with strong assessment skills, excellent communication, and experience working within health and social care environments. Candidate Responsibilities: Act as a key point of contact between health services, social care teams, and adult clients to ensure...

Social Workers & Senior Practitioners - Kent (Multiple Teams) Kent Up to £42 per hour Contract | 3 Months Initial (with extension potential) Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting for Locum Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a range of teams across Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a role within a well-established Local Authority, with competitive rates and ongoing contract potential. Teams Available Children in Care (CIC) Kent Intake Unit (KIU) Children's Social Work Team (CSWT) Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) Children with Disabilities (CWD)Requirements Eligible to work in the UK Qualified Social Worker (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent Minimum 3 years permanent post-qualified experience Social Work England registrationWhy Work with Connect2Socialwork? Competitive pay rates Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities Ongoing support...

Tenancy Support Officer (New Builds) * Demonstrated experience of working with social tenants preferably with local authority but not essential * Ability to attend meetings, panels or case conferences and present difficult and complex cases * A working knowledge in understanding changes in legislation in housing and support services * Experience of working with a range of vulnerable tenants and families from under 18‘s to the older person living in their own homes. * Experience and knowledge of current welfare benefits and housing benefits * Experience of effective Casework Management, Referral Processing, Assessment, Support Planning, providing tenancy advice and recognising Risk * Ability to work intensively with tenants who require tailored support to settle into their tenancies and sustain them. * Ability to draft correspondence reports and collating and maintaining accurate statistics relating to the Tenancy Support work. * Problem solving skills and...

Social Worker - Looked After Children Weybridge £38-£42ph Contract | Hybrid Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a Looked After Children team in Weybridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive team, making a real impact on outcomes for children in care. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring their safety, stability and wellbeing Complete assessments, care planning and reviews in line with statutory guidance Work closely with families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes Respond to unauthorised absences, implementing risk management strategies Attend and contribute to reviews, conferences and multi-agency meetings Maintain accurate and timely case recordsRequirements Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration Proven experience within Looked After Children services Strong knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation Ability to...

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...

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 South Kent Adolescent Support 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. Job Purpose: To deliver and improve services for Children in Need, with a clear focus on those in need of protection and the wider safeguarding agenda through the provision of high quality social work interventions and effective liaison with local partners. To work within a team of professional Social Workers and/or early intervention staff to provide services to children or young people who...

Lambeth | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join Child Assessment Team 2. This is a frontline statutory role focused on safeguarding children, completing high-quality assessments, and delivering effective interventions for children and families. The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload within a fast-paced assessment service, working closely with multi-agency partners to ensure children receive timely and effective support. Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office Hybrid working arrangement In this role, you will: Manage a complex caseload of children and families Undertake Child and Family Assessments Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries Lead Child Protection investigations and safeguarding interventions Prepare reports and applications for court proceedings Develop and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans Work collaboratively...

Lambeth | Locum | £45.20 per hour | Hybrid Working Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to join their Children’s Services. This is a leadership role focused on delivering high-quality social work practice, safeguarding children, and supporting frontline teams within a fast-paced statutory environment. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operational running of the team, ensuring children receive effective and timely interventions while maintaining high practice standards across the service. Working Pattern: 5 days in the office every other week Hybrid working arrangement In this role, you will: Lead and manage a team of Social Workers within Children’s Services Oversee safeguarding practice and ensure statutory responsibilities are met Allocate and monitor workloads to ensure effective service delivery Provide regular reflective supervision and performance management Support staff development, mentoring, and professional practice...

Our client London Borough of Lambeth is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Child Assessment team. Purpose Act in the role of the lead professional in complex, statutory cases that require a qualified children's social worker, particularly child protection, care proceedings and looked after children cases To promote positive change in children and families lives by using social work methods, models and tools, with the aims of helping them to be as independent as possible and to manage risks of abuse and neglect To make professional judgements in the context of the relevant legal and policy frameworks To undertake initial and comprehensive assessments of children in need using the assessment framework , to plan how those needs will be met, to support them with putting those plans in to action, and review those plans and reassess needs Establish and develop collaborative working with allied health and social care practitioners from children's and adults' services; and...

This is for a senior programme manager to initiate and deliver a Data Maturity programme as part of the Housing Improvement Programme initiated to respond to the Regulator of Social Housing judgement (C3 grading). The programme focus will be on improving data maturity and establishing data strategies for the Housing directorate. Candidates must have: * MSP qualification * Experience of leading a data maturity programme * Local government or large Housing Association experience * Housing experience is desirable If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Senior Revenues & Contracts Officer (Local Taxation) Location: Remote Contract: 43 Weeks Rate: PAYE: £164.59 per day / Umbrella: £216.39 per day IR35: Inside IR35 Start Date: Mid-June 2026 Hours: 35 per week We are currently supporting a large London local authority with the appointment of an experienced Senior Revenues & Contracts Officer to join their Revenues & Benefits function on a long-term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a revenues professional with strong experience across Council Tax and Business Rates administration, contract/performance management, and local taxation legislation. Key Responsibilities * Supporting the management and performance monitoring of the Revenues Service provider * Ensuring maximisation of Council Tax and Business Rates collection performance * Reviewing and authorising Council Tax refunds and carrying out quality assurance checks * Handling disputes, complaints, FOIs, Ombudsman enquiries and member...

Technical Architect - AWS | Public Sector Contract | £550 Inside IR35 We're currently looking for an experienced Technical Architect to join a UK Government / Public Sector client on a long‑term contract. Key Details Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 6‑month rolling Start: ASAP Location: Fully remote Clearance: BPSS requiredThe Role You'll be working within a large-scale public sector environment, helping to design and shape modern, scalable architectures that support critical government services. Required Experience Strong AWS architecture experience Event-driven architecture (e.g. Kafka or similar messaging platforms) Public Sector experience, with a solid understanding of governance and assurance processes Experience with document-based data models (e.g. MongoDB) Strong knowledge of RESTful API design

Rental Income Support Officer Location: London Working pattern: Hybrid, 2–3 days on site Contract: 3 months initially Rate: £23.94 per hour PAYE / £30 umbrella An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Rental Income Support Officer to join a busy local authority team. This role is focused on maximising rental income, reducing arrears and supporting residents to sustain their tenancies. You will manage a patch of rent accounts and take a proactive approach to income recovery through early intervention, resident engagement and effective case management. Working in a commercially focused environment, you will balance strong income collection with excellent customer care. Responsibilities Manage a patch of rent accounts and act as the first point of contact for rent-related queries. Take early action on arrears through phone calls, home visits and case follow-up. Negotiate and monitor affordable repayment agreements. Draft clear, tailored correspondence to residents....

Join Our Client Devon and Cornwall Constabulary as a National Policing Insight Researcher! Are you ready to make a real difference in the fight against modern slavery? Our client is seeking a passionate and driven National Policing Insight Researcher to join their dynamic team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the UK's first analytical strategy designed to combat the modern slavery threat! Position Details: Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £14.10 Working Pattern: Full Time Remote Working - travel will be required when attending meetings Your Role: As a National Policing Insight Researcher, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing the Police Service's evidence base through data analysis and research. Your contributions will help shape national strategies and provide critical insights to stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Data Management: Oversee the flow of data returns within the police service, ensuring accuracy and quality....

Adult Social Worker - Practice Manager * Location: City of Westminster * Position: Full-Time, Locum * Pay Rate: £36.00 per hour * Start Date: As soon as possible About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Adult Social Worker to join the City of Westminster Council as a Practice Manager. This full-time locum position is ideal for a senior practitioner looking to step into a leadership role, providing crucial support and guidance to a dedicated team of social work professionals. About the City of Westminster Council The City of Westminster Council is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and community care. Working within this vibrant and diverse central London borough offers a unique and rewarding environment. Westminster Council is dedicated to supporting its staff through excellent resources, a collaborative culture, and a strong focus on professional development, making it an...

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 &...

Job Description: Social Worker - Looked After Children Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker specializing in Looked After Children to join our diverse team. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child and family is treated with respect and equity. You will play a pivotal role in supporting children who are in care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. Responsibilities Conduct thorough assessments of children?s needs, including those involved in unauthorised absence situations. Develop, implement, and review care plans tailored to each child's unique circumstances. Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to promote positive outcomes. Advocate for the rights and needs of Looked After Children, ensuring their voices are heard. Monitor and respond to unauthorised absences promptly, implementing strategies to reduce risk. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential...