76 jobs found in Dunstable

Role: Senior Practitioner MASH Department: Children, Families and Education Services Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Practitioner MASH on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families and Education Services department. Main purpose of position: To prioritise the most vulnerable and at risk individuals and recommend appropriate advice and action, ensuring that all contacts are signposted or handed over to appropriate staff and services for timely and high quality action. As a Senior Practitioner MASH, you will be responsible to: Work closely with the MASH Deputy Team Manager to deal effectively with all enquiries from a variety of sources. Manage a complex caseload of initial contacts requiring a high level of skill relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable / at risk children and families . Use advanced professional knowledge, skills, experience and initiative to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding in accordance . Effectively...

Role: Deputy Team Manager (DTM) MASH Department: Children, Families and Education Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Deputy Team Manager (DTM) MASH on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families and Education department. Main purpose of position: To work alongside the Team Manager to lead the team. Line managing, supporting and coaching a team including ASYE's, Social Workers and Senior Practitioners. As a Deputy Team Manager, you will be responsible to: Work closely with the Team manager in managing in the day to day operations of the team. Prevent the separation of children from their families whenever possible and appropriate. Ensure children and young people reach their full potential and have equal access to services available. Proactively identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team through using managerial performance data (KPI's). Develop, support, coach, train and motivate staff to deliver and maintain...

Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury) | Locum | £38–£40 per hour | Hybrid Working Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team based in Aylesbury. You will work with looked after children, ensuring high-quality care planning, permanency planning, and positive outcomes for children and young people in care. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of looked after children and care leavers Complete statutory visits, reviews, and care planning Undertake direct work with children and young people Contribute to permanency planning, including long-term fostering, adoption, and special guardianship Prepare high-quality reports for reviews, panels, and court Work closely with carers, families, and multi-agency partners to support stability and positive outcomes What You’ll Need: Social Work England Registration Social Work Qualification At least 3 years’ experience working with Children in Care or Looked After Children...

Children with Disabilities Social Worker London Borough of Barnet Up to £37 per hour The Role Barnet Council is looking for a passionate and resilient Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team. This specialized service focuses heavily on supporting children and young people with Autism, ensuring they receive tailored support to thrive within their communities. You will be part of a team that prioritizes relationship-based practice, helping families navigate the unique challenges associated with neurodiversity and complex needs. Key Responsibilities * Carrying a specialized caseload of children with physical and learning disabilities, with a focus on Autism. * Conducting holistic assessments that focus on the child’s strengths and long-term outcomes. * Developing and monitoring care packages and support plans. * Collaborating with health and education partners to ensure integrated care. * While the focus is on disability, you will manage cases...

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

A North London Council requires an additional Tree Officer to join it's existing, busy team of arboriculture officers. The department is responsible for the management and inspection of the Council's tree stock and as such the role encompasses a broad range of duties including; tree inspections, specifying remedial works, instructing contractors and monitoring works, updating the in house tree database and dealing with the public and other stake holder enquiries. Suitable candidates should be educated to a minimum of a Level 3 in Arboriculture, be a good communicator and ideally have industry experience surveying trees. In return a PAYE rate of £23.45 is offered plus 28 days holiday (including banks). This is a temporary role which may become permanent after a probationary period

Civil Enforcement Officer Location: Colchester, Essex Pay: £15.97 PAYE / £20.48 Umbrella PAYE Contract: Temporary Closing Date: Monday 9 February 2026 We are recruiting 3 Civil Enforcement Officers to support parking enforcement services across Colchester on a temporary basis. Working Hours * Shifts between 07:30 – 19:00 with a 1-hour unpaid lunch * Start and finish at Latton Bush, Southern Way, Harlow * Rota-based and flexible working required Key Duties * Patrol on-street and off-street parking areas * Enforce parking regulations and issue Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) * Communicate professionally with members of the public * Deal calmly and tactfully with challenging situations * Educate the public on parking restrictions where appropriate * Attend adjudication hearings or court when required * Report defects such as damaged signs or road markings * Maintain and correctly use...

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join the Children's Intervention Team in Ealing. The successful candidate will work with children and families where there are complex safeguarding concerns, providing high-quality statutory social work interventions to ensure children's safety and promote positive outcomes. You will manage a complex caseload, provide professional leadership, and contribute to service development within a fast-paced frontline environment. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need Plans, and care proceedings. Undertake robust assessments, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. Lead and coordinate safeguarding investigations and multi-agency interventions. Prepare high-quality reports for court, conferences, and statutory reviews. Initiate and progress care proceedings when required. Undertake direct work with children and families to...

Senior Social Worker – Looked After Children London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Up to £38 per hour This role focuses on delivering high-quality statutory services for children in care within the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. You will manage complex case planning, participate in emergency rotas, and collaborate with multi-agency partners like the police and health authorities to ensure the best outcomes for vulnerable young people. Core Responsibilities * Provide a service in line with statutory requirements and departmental priorities. * Responsible for individual client case planning in line with the professional standards of the Department. * Respond to the public and other agencies by telephone, correspondence, and direct contact. * Liaise with relevant external agencies such as the police and health authority. * Liaise with colleagues in other Divisions and Council Departments to ensure integrated support. Team Participation &...

Job Title: Family Support Worker- Drivers needed Location: Wellingborough Family Hub, NN8 Contract: Initially 3 months - potential to extend Working Pattern: Hybrid working (with set office-based days) About the Role: Working with Northamptonshire's Childrens's Trust, We are seeking a committed and proactive Family Support Worker (FSW) to work alongside Social Workers in delivering practical, relationship-based support to children and families. This role is vital in helping families make positive and sustainable changes by providing hands-on support in the community and contributing to effective multi-agency working. While the role offers flexible hybrid working, you must be available to attend the office on designated days and to provide in-person support when required. Key Responsibilities Provide direct work with parents and families, offering practical and emotional support Deliver parenting support, including guidance around routines, boundaries, and family dynamics...

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced College Social Worker to join their team based in the London     JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £38  per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: London     JOB SUMMARY As Social Worker, you will play a key role in supporting students who may be experiencing social, emotional, or personal challenges that affect their learning JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:   Provide professional social work support to students, including assessment, intervention, and ongoing case management Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support services, families, and external agencies Contribute to safeguarding, child protection, and multi-agency meetings Maintain accurate records and reports in line with statutory and organisational requirements...

Adult Social Care Solicitor – Interim (c. £430 per day, umbrella/PAYE) Location: Mostly remote (with 1–2 days per week in office as required) Offices Based in London Fulltime Role Duration: Ongoing assignment We’re seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Solicitor to join a supportive and high-performing legal team within a local authority setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor or barrister with in-depth knowledge of adult social care law and local government practice. Candidates must be open to participate in round table meetings of the cases Key responsibilities: Provide expert legal advice on adult social care matters, including Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding, ordinary residence, and Court of Protection work. Manage a varied caseload independently, delivering high-quality written and verbal advice to clients and senior stakeholders. Prepare and present cases before the Court of Protection and other relevant forums. Support and collaborate...

Civil Enforcement Officer The Dimensions of this role: * Issue PCNs to vehicles that are parked in contravention of the parking regulations * Record evidence and observations to monitor vehicles parking * Civil Enforcement Officers provide parking advice and directions to members of the public * Report any equipment that is in need of repair, so we can get it fixed as quickly as possible * Report other problems with the signs, lined or activity on street * Civil Enforcement Officers act as a deterrent to inconsiderate parking in order to allow the free flow of traffic. * Report abandoned vehicles to management. CBT preferred but not essential. The candidates we require must be excellent communicators with previous Civil Enforcement experience of 6 months or more, you will have an eye for detail along with experience of working with computerised systems. Uniform will be provided for the role; however you will be expected to provide your own black shoes. You will be required...

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

CCTV Officer BTEC qualified Traffic Enforcement - CCTV Officer BTEC qualified Traffic Enforcement AND SIA. ONLY SEND IN YOUR CV OR CALL IF YOU HAVE PARKING EXPERIENCE (BTEC Traffic Enforcement essential) Job Description for CCTV Officer BTEC qualified Traffic Enforcement PREVIOUS PARKING CCTV EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL (Please reply only if have previous experience in this role as we won't be able to help if you do not) * Analyse enforcement data, by identifying potential contravention and initiate process and recommend for penalty charge charging. * Use the code of practice relating to CCTV Enforcement and established procedures for the use of cameras in the context of moving traffic contravention. * Maintain records and filing systems as necessary to ensure smooth running of the section. * Assist in reviewing, updating procedures and processing systems in the light of changing circumstances. pay rate £15.00 to £17.00 ltd via umbrella. CCTV Officer BTEC qualified Traffic...

Family Support Worker  Hybrid: 3 days office-based + community work + some home working 36 hours per week £25 per hour (umbrella) (£18 PAYE an hour) Initial 3-month contract (potential extension) Southwark Council is recruiting a Family Support Worker to join the Extra-Familial Harm & Missing Team, supporting vulnerable adolescents and families at risk of exploitation, contextual harm, and children going missing from home or care. This is a frontline, relationship-focused role working across the community, council sites and from home, providing targeted, practical and emotional support to young people and families. About the role You will work closely with children, young people and their families to build trusted relationships, reduce risk, and improve outcomes. The role sits within adolescent safeguarding and involves multi-agency partnership working alongside social workers, education, police and specialist services. Key responsibilities Work directly with children,...

Parking Appeals Officer Must have good working knowledge on Parking Appeals Key result areas/overview: Parking Appeals officers are there to provide a responsive service to users of parking service Dealing with correspondence, appeals, permits, telephone, calls, income, refunds, complaints, court & bailiffs To represent the client where necessary at adjudication, attend seminars and other working groups and functions To report to the team leader on the requirements for appropriate stock for all functions, experience within appeals is essential for the role. The Dimensions of this role * To work within a team of officers providing the customer interface in parking services including correspondence ,appeals, permits, telephone calls , income, Invoicing , refunds ,complaints , courts bailiffs and data entry * To represent the client at adjudication and other external functions such as benchmarking and working groups and attend seminars as appropriate * To keep the team...

Safeguarding Social Worker London Borough of Southwark Up to £36 per hour The Role Southwark Council is seeking a Safeguarding Social Worker to provide a systemically-informed service. You will manage complex cases, delivering excellent practice by assessing need and working purposefully with families and support networks to manage risk and promote positive outcomes. Responsibilities * Delivering high-quality social work practice and assessing complex needs. * Working collaboratively with families and professionals to safeguard children. * Supporting the development of the team through coaching and mentoring of students and NQSWs. * Managing risk effectively within Southwark's specific practice framework. * Contributing to a culture of best practice and practitioner confidence. Requirements * Substantial experience managing a safeguarding caseload. * Knowledge of systemic practice and relationship-based social work. * Ability to mentor less experienced...

The starting salary for this role is £33,552 per annum, working 36 hours per week. This full-time position is based at Dakota, Weybridge, and is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity. Following your induction, there will be flexibility to work from home for part of the week. Join our dedicated team at Surrey County Council's Adult Social Care Information & Advice Service as an Advisory Officer! We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic and committed to making a difference to the lives of our residents. In this role, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values growth and continuous improvement, playing a key role in delivering the high-quality service we're proud to offer. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for Recovery Workers who have experience of working with a Criminal Justice caseload in the Reading area. The role that we currently have available is working within a CJ/Substance misuse charity, in the Reading area. The position will include a caseload of no more than 45 clients, whom of which have Criminal Justice backgrounds. You will be required to carry out duty tasks and assessments, also working with prison releases, court orders, police etc Initially the role is 1 to 2 months, working full time - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, but is expected to extend past this initial period.. We also have other various Substance Misuse/Criminal Justice roles in the area. Please contact Daniel Baker at Belmont Recruitment for more information or apply. Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support. * Regular communication updates. *...