33 jobs found in Dorking

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...

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...

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...

Assistant Team Manager – Children’s Services Hampshire Council | Rushmoor | Full-Time Locum £42.00 per hour | Hybrid Working | Immediate Start Hampshire County Council is urgently seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager to join its Children’s Services team in Rushmoor on a full-time locum basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK’s most highly regarded local authorities, recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services, supporting frontline staff, and driving positive outcomes for children and families. This hybrid role offers flexibility while remaining closely connected to a supportive and collaborative team environment. Although the role is currently non-case holding, candidates must be prepared to support with caseloads if required and attend the office as needed. The Opportunity As Assistant Team Manager, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the Team Manager with the day-to-day operation of the service,...

The duties and responsibilities of Family Support Workers vary depending on the needs of the family they are helping, but their key duties and responsibilities can include: Assessing the needs of their clients Creating a plan of support for their clients based on a needs assessment Conducting regular caseload reviews with families and individual clients during home visits to ensure that there are no issues at home Ensuring adherence to standards and legislation for confidentiality, equality and diversity Managing their workload and scheduled commitments Keeping records and updating reports for their cases Attending court sessions dealing with the care and protection of children Working with Social Workers to determine a family’s needs when a child returns home after being in foster care. The role will also also suit a Newly Qualified Social Worker looking. You must have: - At least 6 months recent experience as a Family Support Worker / Family Assessment Worker - A recent DBS / or...

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...

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...

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....

This role requires an experienced Interim Fire Safety Surveyor to provide expert advice and conduct thorough fire safety surveys within the public sector. You will play a key part in ensuring safety compliance across construction projects in London. Client Details The organisation is a well-established entity within the public sector, committed to delivering high-quality services in construction and safety compliance. Based in London, they take pride in maintaining safe and compliant environments for their stakeholders. Description Conduct fire safety inspections and surveys across construction sites. Ensure compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation and regulations. Prepare detailed reports and recommendations following site assessments. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement fire safety strategies. Provide professional advice on fire safety matters within the public sector. Identify potential fire hazards and propose appropriate mitigation measures....

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 &...

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

Park Keeper 📍 London Borough of Hackney 💷 £17.28 per hour (£23.29 umbrella) ⏰ Full-time | 36 hours per week | Shift work (including weekends) About the Role We're looking for a dedicated and proactive Park Keeper to help maintain Hackney's parks and open spaces to the highest standards, ensuring they are safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all visitors. This is a hands-on, front-facing role where you'll play a key part in keeping green spaces clean, secure, and thriving, while providing excellent customer service to the public. Key Responsibilities Patrol parks and open spaces, maintaining a visible presence during opening hours Carry out general grounds maintenance and ensure high horticultural standards Remove litter, graffiti, and maintain clean public areas and facilities Conduct safety inspections of play areas, equipment, and park features Lock/unlock parks and ensure site security Respond to incidents, emergencies, and enforce park byelaws where needed Provide helpful...

Interim Security Advisor Location: Wokingham Hybrid 2 days on site Duration: 6 months £500 MUST HOLD ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: It should be noted that this post requires the holder to attain higher levels of security clearance in line with UK Government requirements and may at times require travel. Direct This position is responsible for supporting the clients Corporate Security Team in generating and deploying the security policy, ensuring an appropriate and proportionate approach to security management across the clients portfolio within the UK. Lead the Physical Security function to deliver security programmes and solutions to safeguard the organisations people and assets, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory and corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines. Delivery of protective security advice to all areas of the business, both written and verbal as required. Assist the Corporate Security Team...

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

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...