18 jobs found in Harlow

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker within a Child Protection Team within the Social Care industry in Bedford. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.    Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments LAC Reviews Giving Evidence Managing a varied caseload Court Reports Section 47'sTo be successful: For this role you will need to be a Qualified Social Worker with a HCPC Registration and educated to Degree Level. Candidates will need to have an excellent knowledge of therapeutic approaches, relevant legislation, national policy and initiatives and experience working with Children and Families. You will also need to have the Eligibility to Work in the UK with previous experience within a Children’s Safeguarding or Child Protection Team. Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the...

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

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team within the Social Care industry in Hertfordshire. Responsibilities include: Producing Court Reports Attending LAC Reviews, Case conferences and Child Protection meetings Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core AssessmentsExperience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s Safeguarding Social Work team within the UK. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly paymentTo discuss this Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team role,...

Barnet | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Duty & Assessment Team. This is a fast-paced frontline role where you will complete timely assessments, respond to safeguarding concerns, and ensure children receive the right support at the right time. Working within a supportive team environment, you will undertake Section 47 enquiries, Child and Family Assessments, and short-term interventions, making clear, evidence-based decisions to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes. In this role, you will: Manage a busy duty caseload, responding to new referrals and safeguarding concerns Complete Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales Undertake Section 47 investigations and risk assessments Develop clear, outcome-focused plans to ensure children’s safety and wellbeing Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners Present cases at strategy meetings and child protection...

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a ASB Officer for a Local Authority Client in North London. In this role, you will lead the resolution of complex anti-social behaviour and neighbour disputes, supporting residents and working with partners to create safer, stronger communities. Duties: Manage and resolve complex ASB and neighbour dispute cases. Provide expert advice and support to colleagues on ASB policies and procedures. Work with residents, Council teams, and partner agencies to prevent and address ASB. Maintain accurate records, reports, and performance data to ensure effective service delivery. Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience: Experience managing anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases, including investigation and enforcement. Background in providing excellent customer service in a housing or public sector environment. Knowledge of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable residents. Experience working...

Nursery Officer / Early Years Educator / Nursery Nurse 23rd February - 27th March 2026 Hourly Rate: £18 SANZA Teaching Agency are working with a primary school in Hackney with a children's centre attached. My client is seeking an experienced Nursery Nurse/ Nursery Officer to join their team in the 2 year old provision. The successful candidate will be required to work 8am - 6pm. The role will be working in the 2 Year Old room where the team provide a high level of care, the team are great and the children's centre is very popular as a result. You MUST have a minimum level 3 qualification in childcare. Purpose of Post: To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children place in the setting. ... To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn. The school is easily accessible via public transport and an easy hop from Stratford Station. Key skills and...

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 &...

Commercial Manager Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a client within Central Government who is seeking a Commercial Manager for an initial 5-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. Location: London | Hybrid Working The ideal candidate will possess active SC clearance and have a strong background in Commercial Management, along with the following skills and experiences: Experience in end-to-end procurement within the public sector. Proven experience managing end-to-end commercial and procurement processes, from strategy development to contract award, specifically within the Defence or Central Government sectors. Familiarity with e-procurement tools such as Jaggaer. Professional certifications in CIPS, IACCM, or comparable qualifications in Commercial, Contract Management, or procurement. Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 is preferredTo apply, please submit your latest CV for review

We're currently recruiting a Lead Professional Officer for one of our London clients, working in the public sector. Please see below some of the duties and responsibilities of the role: * Lead Professionals is one of the teams responsible for the provision of the statutory homeless service at London Borough Council Tower Hamlets. For the majority of homeless clients, it is the first point of contact for those approaching the Housing Options Service. * To conduct housing options interviews with customers focussing on assessing housing needs, preventing homelessness and giving good quality advice on the housing choices available so that customers can make informed decisions. * To negotiate and mediate with landlords, parents and other accommodation providers to prevent homelessness and provide practical assistance to help customers remain in their accommodation. * To provide the above through a detailed knowledge of housing legislation and case...

Child Protection Advisor | Ealing Council Locum contract £45 per hour Senior advisory and quality assurance role Hybrid working available High-impact strategic safeguarding position Ealing Council is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Child Protection Advisor to join its Children’s Services on a locum basis. This is a senior-level role suited to an advanced practitioner with extensive safeguarding experience, offering an excellent rate and the opportunity to influence frontline practice, quality assurance, and service improvement. About Ealing Council Ealing Council is committed to delivering high-quality safeguarding practice and continuous service improvement. The authority offers a supportive and progressive working environment, where experienced professionals are empowered to drive standards, mentor staff, and shape strategic safeguarding outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice and consultation on complex safeguarding and child protection...

Business Analyst Contract 4 Months Initially £450-£500pd (Outside IR35) Remote   We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, particularly in WSO2 and Java, and possess a keen understanding of government projects and the Government Digital Service (GDS) framework.   Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements. Develop and document functional specifications and technical requirements. Utilise WSO2 for system integration and middleware solutions. Write and maintain Java code to support or enhance existing systems. Work closely with technical teams to ensure alignment between business needs and technical capabilities. Support project management in the planning and execution of government initiatives. Ensure compliance with GDS guidelines and standards throughout project lifecycle.  Qualifications: Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a...

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...

Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Project Director to lead a large-scale, complex Local Government Reorganisation (LRG) programme. This is a senior leadership assignment requiring delivery of major structural change involving aggregation and/or disaggregation of services, operating at Chief Executive and political leadership level. This role will provide strategic direction, executive oversight, and hands-on programme leadership to ensure successful transition to a new organisational model. Key Responsibilities * Lead the end-to-end delivery of a large, complex transformation programme relating to Local Government Reorganisation. * Oversee aggregation and disaggregation of services, functions, assets, systems, and governance structures. * Develop and implement programme governance, delivery frameworks, and risk management structures. * Work closely with Chief Executives, senior leadership teams, elected Members, and external...

Description Our local government clients in Lambeth, London, are seeking a Children's Services - Service Manager for an immediate start. We are looking for a candidate with at least 2 years of recent senior management experience in safeguarding, as well as recent frontline experience. This is a key middle-management operational role responsible for the safe, high-quality delivery of children's services across a multi-agency context. This post will also be responsible for contributing to and driving the current and future strategy. Responsibilities Leading the day-to-day operational business of the teams in the service area, promoting the best interests of children in accordance with the statutory framework, ensuring a prompt and efficient response to all contacts and referrals and the delivery of good outcomes for children, young people and families. Qualifications – Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. CQSW, DipSW, or another...

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...

London Borough of Merton Senior Social Worker – Children’s and Families Team Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour Hours: 35 per week Contract: Locum About the Role The London Borough of Merton is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Children’s and Families Team. This is a key frontline role where you will lead on complex cases, provide professional guidance within the team, and contribute to high-quality safeguarding and family support practice across the service. You will undertake assessments, support children and families, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities Lead on complex Child in Need and Child Protection cases. Conduct high-quality Child and Family Assessments. Provide professional oversight and support to other social workers. Liaise with partner agencies to ensure coordinated planning and intervention. Prepare clear, analytical reports for conferences, panels, and reviews....

Network Architect / Technical Architect / Milton Keynes / 6 Month Contract / Inside IR35 / £600 / SC Clearance / Security Cleared  An architect is required to support a major government body with the delivery and management of key national security capabilities. Working with customers, engineering and development teams to support the solution as well as maintaining key business relationships within government and capability ensuring the security of the nation. Providing key technical inputs and governance. Skills · Excellent people skills and an ability to explain and understand technical complexity. · Experience in relevant roles, including technologies in enterprise and virtual environments and of working within a secure environments. · Experience of networking architecture o Network Topology and configuration o Wireless network architecture o Firewalls o Network load balancing o Inter/intra site connectivity o Virtual private network configuration o Public could connectivity...

Job Title:                                  Head of Adult Social Care Contract Length:                       3-month initial interim contract Location:                                  South-East of England local authority Working arrangements:           Full-time Pay rate:                                   £500 per day IR35 Status:                             Inside of IR35   Baltimore Consulting are working with a South-East of England based Local Authority in their search for an experience adult social care professional to lead both operationally and strategically their access front door and complex needs services. Should you be interested in this role or if you are able to recommend anyone for this post, you can respond to this email or call James Withington on (phone number removed).   Your duties for this position: Reporting to the Assistant Director of Adults, you will lead the directorates access front door and complex need’s function, providing effective leadership to...