16 jobs found in Hereford

If you’re an experienced Social Worker in the West Midlands looking at a change, then you might want to read on. I’m working with a director of a Safeguarding service who is looking for a couple of experienced Safeguarding Social Workers who can use their skillset to protect vulnerable children. What’s in it for you as a Social Worker? Face to Face supervision Hybrid Working Team cohesion and  wellbeing days Established permanent managesEstablished managers have been around since the service transformed years ago. They bring a leadership skill set and social workers stick their roles out for way past their due date because of this. Supervision is on time and monthly – this can be forgotten in most councils! Benefits of working with Leaders in Care Top class payroll system (no missed payments) Specialist dedicated consultant (chasing every query) Negotiating needs on your behalf Direct relationships with hiring managers nationwideSuccessful Child Protection Social Worker...

Job Advertisement: Monitoring Support Officer Pay £12.71 per hour Location: Field Based - Gloucester Contract Type: Temporary Working Adhoc shifts 17:30 to 01:00 - shifts avaiable Monday to Sunday Driving Licence and own vehicle prefered Are you ready to make a difference in the public services sector? Our client, a well-respected organisation committed to enhancing community welfare, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Monitoring Support Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to the well-being of their community. Key Responsibilities: As a Monitoring Support Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that programmes and services are effectively delivered and meet the needs of the community. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of various public service initiatives. Collecting and analysing data to assess performance and impact. Preparing...

Job Advertisement: Monitoring Support Officer Pay £12.71 per hour Location: Field Based - Bristol Contract Type: Temporary Working Adhoc shifts 17:30 to 01:00 - shifts available Monday to Sunday Driving Licence and own vehicle prefered Are you ready to make a difference in the public services sector? Our client, a well-respected organisation committed to enhancing community welfare, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Monitoring Support Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to the well-being of their community. Key Responsibilities: As a Monitoring Support Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that programmes and services are effectively delivered and meet the needs of the community. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of various public service initiatives. Collecting and analysing data to assess performance and impact. Preparing reports...

Software Developer Telford/ hybrid - 2 days per week onsite £400 per day inside ir35 6 month contract We're looking for an experienced Software Developer to join a major UK Government programme, supporting a business-critical application within a complex enterprise environment. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining software, delivering enhancements, resolving production issues, and supporting the stability of a key live service while working closely with engineering and delivery teams. Key Skills: Strong software development background VB6 / Visual Studio 6.0 VBA & ActiveX Components XML & SOAP Toolkits Team Foundation Server (TFS) Experience supporting enterprise or production-critical applications Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsDesirable: GovRules Client GovRules IDE GovRules Native LanguageThis is an excellent opportunity to join a long-running Government programme, working within a collaborative team on software that supports...

Social Worker – Children’s Safeguarding, CIC & Family Support Service: CIC, Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Services Contract: Locum Pay Rate: £28.55 per hour Umbrella Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid – mixture of office and home working Experience: Minimum 3 years’ post-qualifying experience (PQE) required DBS: A DBS check may be applicable About the Role We are seeking an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join the CIC, Children’s Safeguarding and Family Support Services team. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of children and families, undertaking assessments, managing safeguarding risks and developing effective care and support plans. You will work closely with children, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and promote children’s safety, wellbeing and stability. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families, including Children in Care (CIC)....

Our client Telford and Wrekin Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their CIC, Safeguarding, Family Support services. Job Purpose The postholder is a skilled, effective practitioner acting with autonomy in their day to day practice, managing a complex and varied caseload. In doing so the postholder will lead on complex assessments and provide evidence as necessary in court proceedings. The postholder requires in depth knowledge and skills in one or more fields of practice which have been developed through a formal post-qualifying training and development activity. Ability to work autonomously as sole or lead practitioner in their respective team or service. Established capability to integrate professional knowledge, the views of people using services and research/evaluation evidence routinely within their day to day practice. Ability to demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk while promoting...

Our client Shropshire council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Looked after children team. Key Responsibilities: As a Social Worker / Senior Social Worker within the Children Looked After Service, you will be responsible for: Maintaining your personal performance with the support of your Team Manager. Undertaking a range of assessments informed by direct intervention with children and families. Progressing children's care and pathway plans, by ensuring that they are accessing the right level of service at the right time. Undertaking statutory visits to children placed at home, in foster care, and within residential provisions in accordance with CLA requirements. Case management and co-ordinating a range of meetings including care planning, risk management, placement stability, PEP's, and review meetings. Providing children and families with information and advice to assist in resolving problems. Some court work relating to revocation of care orders, SGO and...

Senior Social Worker (SSW) – Social Care Qualified About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker (SSW) to join a Social Care team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality social work practice, manage complex cases and support positive outcomes for adults, children, young people and families. You will use your professional expertise to assess needs, manage risk, develop effective support plans and work collaboratively with individuals, families and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload and undertake comprehensive assessments. Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans. Safeguard individuals and respond appropriately to identified risks and concerns. Apply professional judgement and make timely, evidence-based decisions. Work collaboratively with partner agencies and other professionals. Advocate for service users and ensure their views, wishes and strengths are central to...

Interim Consultant in Public Health; Long-Term Conditions, Prevention & Neighbourhood Health Location: West Midlands (Hybrid Working) Contract Length: 8 Months Day Rate: £700 to £800 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hays are supporting a large public sector organisation in the West Midlands to recruit an experienced Interim Consultant in Public Health.This is a high-profile leadership opportunity focused on public health, prevention, long-term conditions and neighbourhood health transformation. Working across local government, NHS providers and the Integrated Care System, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating prevention priorities, reducing health inequalities and supporting the development of innovative neighbourhood health models. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across complex partner organisations, influencing senior stakeholders and driving delivery at scale to improve health outcomes for local communities. Key Responsibilities...

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Pay Rate: £33.29 per hour Umbrella Contract Type: Temporary / Contract Working Pattern: Full-time About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a Children’s Services team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled social work professional to take a lead role in improving the quality of practice across the full casework cycle, while managing a complex caseload involving children, young people and families with significant and challenging needs. You will provide expert assessment, intervention and professional decision-making, while supporting the Team Manager to promote high standards of practice, continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload, providing high-quality statutory social work services to children, young people and their families. Undertake...

Interim Senior Public Health Officer (Sexual Health) £400-£500 per day | 6-Month Contract | Birmingham (Hybrid) We are currently recruiting for an Interim Senior Programme Officer (Sexual Health) to join a large public sector organisation's Public Health team on a temporary basis. This role has been created to provide additional capacity during a period of maternity leave cover and recruitment challenges, ensuring the continued delivery of key strategic sexual health priorities and commissioning programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced programme or project professional with a background in public health, healthcare commissioning, local government or the NHS. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting strategic programme delivery, commissioning activity, performance management and stakeholder engagement across a high-profile Sexual Health portfolio. The Role Reporting into the Service Lead, you will provide senior programme management...

Business Analyst Rate: £350 to £400 per day Contract: Interim We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a major transformation portfolio within a large public sector organisation. This role will suit a confident and self-sufficient BA who is able to work independently across a varied portfolio of change activities, engaging with senior stakeholders, services and project teams to gather requirements, analyse complex information and support the delivery of meaningful business improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in gathering and interpreting data, developing clear performance and benefits reporting, and producing Power BI dashboards that support effective decision-making across the organisation. You will work closely with operational services, project and programme leads, and senior stakeholders to define requirements, assess current processes, identify areas for improvement and present complex information in a clear and accessible way. Key...

Job Title: Intelligence Analyst Location: West Midlands Police Headquarters - Birmingham Contract Type: Temporary - office based Daily Rate: £170 per day Contract Length: 12 Months Are you ready to make a significant impact in public services? Our client West Midlands Police are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Intelligence Analyst to join their dynamic team at their headquarters in Queensway Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of the community while developing your analytical expertise. Key Responsibilities: Analytical Excellence: Conduct detailed analyses at strategic, tactical, and operational levels, identifying patterns, trends, and risks to support informed decision-making. Data Quality Assurance: Perform regular assessments of data quality, ensuring compliance with the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and the College of Policing guidelines. Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with Intelligence Managers...

A Local Authority in the West Midlands are seeking an Interim Procurement Manager to lead and support key procurement activities across multiple categories, but mainly focusing on Adult Social Care Services. The Role You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering procurement strategies that ensure compliant, value-driven and outcomes-focused services. Working closely with commissioning teams and stakeholders, you will manage end-to-end procurement processes and drive innovation across complex social care markets. Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver procurements across Adult Social Care (e.g. domiciliary care, residential care, supported living) * Provide strategic procurement advice to commissioners and senior stakeholders * Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal governance * Develop sourcing strategies that support quality, sustainability, and value for money * Manage supplier engagement, tender processes, and contract...

Our client Walsall Council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Children in Care team. About the Service Wellbeing sits at the heart of our Children in Care service. We are committed to creating a supportive, stable environment where practitioners can thrive and where children receive the highest quality of care. Our vision is clear: "Children in our care for now", with a strong focus on reunification wherever possible. We work within a relationship-based, restorative practice model that prioritises meaningful connections and positive outcomes. What We Offer Specialised clinical supervision to support reflective practice Flexible working arrangements to promote work/life balance Therapeutic support available when needed Stable, well-structured teams including: Team Manager, Senior Practitioners, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, Family Support Worker Average caseload of 15 children and young people Training and development opportunities Support from...

Attendance Officer (Traded Support) required for our public sector client Pay Rate: Up to £17.85 PAYE (dependant on experience) Working Structure : 30 hours across 4 days Hybrid Arrangements: Remote working with home/school visits Term Time only – March 31st, 2027 with potential extension Car Essential with Business Insurance 2 Professional references required This is an exciting opportunity, to join the School Attendance Support Service. The School Attendance Support Service works with schools in Walsall to monitor and enforce regular attendance. We work closely with families and schools to understand and address the reasons for absences and develop strategies for improving attendance. We are looking for motivated, dynamic and ambitious Attendance Officers, someone that has strong organisational and communication skills as well as being a good team player. Successful applicants will support, to work with schools and families, to ensure that children are receiving an...