78 jobs found in Diss

About the role Suffolk Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Social Care Team in Stowmarket. This role involves working with children and families across a range of statutory functions, managing complex cases and contributing to high‑quality, child‑focused practice. Service Areas: Child in Need · Looked After Children · Child Assessment · Support & Prevention Key Responsibilities Manage a complex social work caseload, currently averaging 40 cases Make and implement autonomous professional decisions on cases involving high levels of complexity, risk, and uncertainty, with managerial oversight where required Plan and deliver targeted interventions to meet identified needs and reduce risk for children and families Work closely with partner agencies to coordinate support, services, and resources Lead and carry out Section 47 (child protection) investigations, ensuring thorough and timely enquiries where significant harm is suspectedSkills Proven...

PSR Solutions are recruiting for a Traffic Marshal to work on a construction site in Thetford on behalf of our client who has a nationwide presence. Labourer roles and responsibilities: General Traffic Marshal duties General housekeeping/labour tasksLabourer requirements: Valid CSCS Card NPORS or CPCS Traffic Marshal Ticket 2 x references from a previous Traffic Marshal position Minimum of 1 year experience as a Traffic Marshal Must be able to drive due to locationLabourer Benefits Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm Weekly payIf you are interested in this Traffic Marshal role or would like more information, please contact the Trades and Labour team at PSR Solutions or press apply By submitting your application, you consent to your personal data being shared with our partner, WorkTool, for the purpose of assisting with your job search, in accordance with UK data protection legislation Thank you for your co-operation

Agency Family Court Advisor - Public and Priate Law (FCA) - Chelmsford or Norwich Flexible working, in person family meeting and court attendance Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Cafcass to recruit 2 Agency Family Court Advisers (FCA) on a temporary basis, supporting services across Essex and Norfolk/Suffolk. Key Details Role: Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) Reference: NTX(phone number removed) Client: Cafcass Location: 1 post covering Essex - Office base Chelmsford 1 post covering Norfolk/Suffolk - Office base Norwich Pay Rate: £36 per hour (standard supply rate only) Contract: Temporary Hours: 37 hours per week The Role As an Agency FCA, you will work with children and families involved in private law proceedings,...

About the Role Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for experienced Social Workers to join their Family Safeguarding Team, supporting children, young people and families through intervention, protection and court processes. This is a busy and rewarding safeguarding role, managing a varied caseload across: Child in Need Child Protection Children in Care Pre-ProceedingsWorking within the Family Safeguarding model, you'll focus on building strong relationships with families while managing risk, progressing plans and achieving safe outcomes for children. This role requires confidence in court work and statutory processes, alongside the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced team environment. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory visits across CIN, CP and CIC cases Manage a complex caseload, including cases in PLO and care proceedings Prepare and submit court reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments Attend court hearings (with support from senior...

Agency Family Court Advisor - Private & Public Law (FCA) - Chelmsford or Norwich Flexible working with in person family meetings and court attendance Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Cafcass to recruit 2 Agency Family Court Advisers (FCA) on a temporary basis, supporting services across Essex and Norfolk/Suffolk. Key Details Role: Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) Reference: NTX(phone number removed) Client: Cafcass Location: 1 post covering Essex - Office base Chelmsford 1 post covering Norfolk/Suffolk - Office base Norwich Pay Rate: £36 per hour (standard supply rate only) Contract: Temporary Hours: 37 hours per week The Role As an Agency FCA, you will work with children and families involved in private law proceedings,...

About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team, working with children and families across long-term safeguarding pathways. This is a busy and engaging safeguarding role, managing cases from initial intervention through to court proceedings and final hearing. You will work with children and families under: Section 17 Section 47 Public Law Outline and Care ProceedingsThe role focuses on assessment and intervention, ensuring children are safeguarded while supporting families to create sustainable change. Hybrid: Minimum 2 days in the office (plus visits as required) Key Responsibilities Manage a long-term safeguarding caseload across CIN and CP frameworks Work on cases progressing through PLO and care proceedings to final hearing Undertake high-quality assessments and interventions to promote welfare and address risk Build strong relationships with children and families, ensuring their views inform...

Family Court Advisor (Qualified Social Worker)- Peterborough / Lincoln - CAFCASS Flexible working with in person family assessment meetings and court attendance Please note that only experienced Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is working with Cafcass to recruit an experienced Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) to support Work After First Hearing (WAFH) across Public and Private Law. This is a temporary interim role offering excellent hourly pay and flexibility of office base. Essential Criteria Social Work qualified Social Work England registered Enhanced DBS Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience Additional Information This role focuses on WAFH, covering both Public and Private Law work. £33 per hour For more information...

Senior IT Project Manager (must hold or be eligible for SC clearance) 6 month contract £450pd Outside IR35 Hybrid - 3 days a week in Stevenage The Company Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis employs over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today's rapidly evolving markets. The Role The Senior IT Project Manager will lead complex IT and Digital transformation initiatives within large-scale, publicly funded programmes and government-owned organisations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable...

Our client Hertfordshire county council is looking for a Qualified social worker - Practice Development Lead to join their team. Main focus * Provide support to Team Managers and colleagues who have NQSWs in the teams, including developing written policies and guidance, with the aim for them to be endorsed by HCC as completing their ASYE. * Support and guidance to NQSWs, this will be on a one-to-one basis or in groups, providing coaching, expert knowledge, training, reflective supervision, skills and practice development. * To develop and co-ordinate the ASYE training programme (either commissioning external trainers/partner agencies or delivering personally). * Undertaking and supporting the assessment of the NQSWs against the Knowledge and Skills Statements (KSS) for child and family social work. * Providing coaching and/or mentoring support for both NQSWs and experienced social care staff and managers. * Support the practice learning experience of social work students and...

Our client Hertfordshire county council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Safeguarding NH2 team. DEPARTMENT: Assessment, Family Safeguarding, Children Looked after Purpose of the Job To carry out our statutory duties and responsibilities to safeguard and achieve good outcomes for the children and young people of Hertfordshire. Main Areas of Responsibility To safeguard and promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people and support their families and carers by working with cases appropriate to your assessed experience, skills and knowledge: To manage and be professionally accountable, with supervision and support, for your own social work practice - to children, young people, families, carers, groups, individuals and partner agencies. Assess needs thoroughly and to a good standard - analysing risk and developing integrated multi-agency safeguarding plans in line with Working Together 2015: (url removed)/ (phone number...

Our client Hertfordshire county council is looking for a Children's social worker to join their Safeguarding team. DEPARTMENT: Assessment, Family Safeguarding, Children Looked after Purpose of the Job To carry out our statutory duties and responsibilities to safeguard and achieve good outcomes for the children and young people of Hertfordshire. Main Areas of Responsibility To safeguard and promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people and support their families and carers by working with cases appropriate to your assessed experience, skills and knowledge: * To manage and be professionally accountable, with supervision and support, for your own social work practice - to children, young people, families, carers, groups, individuals and partner agencies. * Assess needs thoroughly and to a good standard - analysing risk and developing integrated multi-agency safeguarding plans in line with Working Together 2015: (url removed) />* To professionally manage risk to...

Title: Social Worker - Family First Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and Luton's Effective Support document. Lead multi-agency planning to address child protection concerns and...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Housing Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Someone with Tenancy Sustainment experience. Conduct periodic check‑ins (e.g. 3 and 6 months) with clients who have already been supported to move into Private Rented Sector accommodation Reinforcing client skills learned during initial support Encouraging clients with self‑management of tenancy while remaining accessible Reducing client's long‑term dependency on services Check-in with landlord/agents to review rent account, tenancy conduct, and wellbeing Early identification of emerging risks of homelessness Prevents recurrence of homelessness Reduces repeat presentations for homelessness assistance Demonstrates reasonable and proactive steps to prevent homelessness Continued engagement with tenants who remain at risk despite earlier intervention Undertake prompt action if arrears, ASB, or vulnerabilities emerge/re‑emerge Ensure agreed actions remain sustainable Revisiting and adjusting...

Deputy Manager of Children Centre Services- North London Are you a passionate Deputy Manager looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Manager to work in Childcare & Children Centre Services based in The North London area. Pay Rates: £27.81 - £36.40 per hour Umbrella Rate Information the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Childcare & Children Centre Services Manager to join a busy Early Help & Prevention service within a local authority setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated childcare professional with strong leadership experience within Early Years, Nursery or Children Centre services. About the Role Working closely with the Executive Head of Childcare Services, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of childcare services across local authority-maintained nursery provisions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality early education and childcare services. The...

Key Responsibilities ● Expert Advice: Deliver clear, consistent, and accurate legal advice to Council services and Members. ● Caseload Management: Manage a demanding caseload of complex legal matters, ensuring all work meets formal practice management standards (Lexcel). ● Advocacy & Representation: Undertake advocacy in courts and tribunals and attend evening committee meetings as required to advise on governance and procedure. ● Strategic Contribution: Assist in the development of corporate policies and operational plans that secure the achievement of Council objectives. ● Documentation: Draft complex legal reports and documentation while conducting thorough legal research and analysis. About You We are looking for a professional who is qualified as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. You should demonstrate: ● Sector Expertise: Proven experience in areas of law relevant to Education and Local Government. ● Communication Skills: Highly...

Seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly professional Deputy Care Manager to support the strategic and operational management of our care services. This is a senior leadership role within the organisation, requiring a candidate with substantial experience in adult social care, strong operational oversight, and the ability to deputise fully for the Registered Manager and General Manager when required. The Deputy Care Manager will work closely alongside senior management to ensure the effective delivery, development, and continuous improvement of high-quality, person-centred care services. The role extends beyond day-to-day shift coordination and requires active involvement in quality assurance, compliance management, workforce leadership, service development, safeguarding oversight, stakeholder engagement, and business operations. The successful candidate will be expected to take a proactive leadership role in maintaining and improving standards across the service. This...

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Deputy Manager to work with individuals with complex needs? Responsibilities of the role: * To assist the Manager in ensuring the effective, safe and profitable running of all locations * Assist with individual referrals * Provide support to all staff within the group on a 24 hour on call basis * Ability to work 2 weekends per month * Assist with management of staff Requirements: * Experience of working with people with complex needs desirable * NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 3 mandatory working toward Level 5 * Excellent communication skills * Team player * Good organisational skills * Drivers license * Must be on call one weekend per month Our client offers use of company vehicle during shifts, 28 days holiday, social events and career development/training

Nurture Fostering is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to join our well-established, family-owned Independent Fostering Agency in Lewisham. Rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on being a small, supportive service where social workers are truly valued. This is a maternity cover role, ideal for a confident and motivated social worker looking to work with a friendly and established team. What We Offer Ongoing training and professional development Supportive and approachable management team A welcoming, close-knit working environment Smaller case loads Role Responsibilities: Supervision and support of foster carers Ability to support with training opportunities Participate in Support groups Supporting children in care Working collaboratively with other professionals About You Qualified Social Worker Registered with Social Work England Experience in fostering and/or Local Authority children’s social work A full driving licence is desirable If this role sounds like a good fit...

Description Our Lincolnshire local government clients seek a Customer Service Advisor, Care & Wellbeing. In this crucial and sensitive role within Children's Services, you'll be the first point of contact for anyone who calls Customer Services to report concerns about a child. This will include taking calls from members of the public and professionals such as Police Officers, Nurses and School Teachers. You'll need your clear, concise, and cool-headed communication style to provide information. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, with plenty of variety and the chance to learn new things, then this is the role for you! This will be an office-based role. Responsibilities It will be your responsibility to gather as much information and detail from the caller as possible, using your professional curiosity to fact-find information and, more importantly, not to take anything at face value. This will all be captured by you, written up against a framework onto our...

Family Court Advisor (Qualified Social Worker)- Lincoln/Peterborough - CAFCASS Flexible working with in person family assessment meetings and court attendance Please note that only experienced Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is working with Cafcass to recruit an experienced Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) to support Work After First Hearing (WAFH) across Public and Private Law. This is a temporary interim role offering excellent hourly pay and flexibility of office base. Essential Criteria Social Work qualified Social Work England registered Enhanced DBS Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience Additional Information This role focuses on WAFH, covering both Public and Private Law work. £33 per hour For more information on...