49 jobs found in Hitchin

Senior Social Worker – Children & Families (Families First Team) Location: Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Pay Rate: Up to £36.00 per hour Contract: 3–6 months (initial) Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid (office presence required for key duties) Employer: Central Bedfordshire Council About the Role Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Families First Team, supporting its journey from “Good” to “Outstanding” with Ofsted. This is a relationship-based role where you will work with children and families from assessment through to intervention, ensuring consistent support and improved long-term outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Manage a complex caseload involving Child in Need, Child Protection, and care proceedings * Complete high-quality assessments, care plans, and risk analyses * Prepare and present evidence in court * Build effective relationships with children and families * Chair and contribute to...

Role: Practice Manager Department: Youth Partnership Service Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Practice manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Families & Education department. Main purpose of position: Effective management of the day to day operations and service delivery of the Youth Partnership Service in Luton to achieve best outcomes for children, young people,families and victims and protect the public from serious harm. Offer supervision and support to staff based within the Service and ensure the work of Service is carried out in accordance with legal requirements, local policies, national standards and best professional practice. As a Practice manager you will be responsible to: Effectively manage the day to day operations and delivery services in Lutonto achieve best outcomes for children, young people, families and victims and protect the public from serious harm. Provide caseload management and individual practice support to...

Role: Practice Manager Department: Youth Partnership Service Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Practice manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Families & Education department. Main purpose of position: Effective management of the day to day operations and service delivery of the Youth Partnership Service in Luton to achieve best outcomes for children, young people,families and victims and protect the public from serious harm. Offer supervision and support to staff based within the Service and ensure the work of Service is carried out in accordance with legal requirements, local policies, national standards and best professional practice. As a Practice manager you will be responsible to: Effectively manage the day to day operations and delivery services in Lutonto achieve best outcomes for children, young people, families and victims and protect the public from serious harm. Provide caseload management and individual practice support to...

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...

Not Just a Role—Be the Difference That Changes a Child’s Future | Experienced Social Worker – Safeguarding Team | Up to £39.31/hr Location: Bedford (Hybrid Working Available) Organisation: Bedford Borough Council Pay Rate: Up to £39.31 per hour Team: Children’s Safeguarding The Opportunity Bedford Borough Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Worker to join its dedicated Children’s Safeguarding Team. This is a vital role where your expertise will directly impact the safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes of children and families. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office-based collaboration with remote working. Key Responsibilities * Manage a varied caseload involving complex safeguarding concerns * Undertake assessments, planning, and intervention in line with statutory frameworks * Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure the best outcomes for children * Prepare high-quality...

Hertfordshire – Qualified Social Worker – Family Safeguarding - £39 per Hour Hertfordshire County Council's Family Safeguarding Team West are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their team. The suitable candidate will need to have extensive Childrens experience with a keen interest to be a part of the "Family Safeguarding" way of working. Working collaboratively with multi-agencies to deliver the best outcomes for children and their families. The successful candidate will need to have a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience, ideally within frontline childrens teams. The Family Safeguarding Teams will provide training on motivational interviewing and any other aspects required for the role. Regular supervision will be conducted, frequency will be case "risk" dependent. Case loads are under 20 per QSW. Parking is available on-site; free of charge. Workers will be issued with iPads and they will have the ability to work from various "Touchdown" locations...

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services | Earn Up to £37 per Hour | Barnet Council | Hybrid Working Are you an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Join a highly supportive and forward-thinking team at Barnet Council, where your expertise will make a real difference in the lives of children and families. The Role We are seeking a skilled Senior Social Worker to join a long-term team managing a varied caseload including: * Children in Need (CIN) * Child Protection (CP) * Court work You will play a key role in delivering high-quality social work practice, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children while working collaboratively with families and partner agencies. Key Requirements * Proven experience working within CIN, CP, and court proceedings * Strong assessment, analytical, and case management skills * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment * Social Work qualification and registration with...

SW Locums need a Qualified Social Worker for this role that sits in the children's disability team (children up to 18 years old). Experience of working in this team is essential Hybrid working but there will be some office days to be agreed as some of the role will also to offer advice and signposting to families. Candidates must have a recognised professional Social Work Qualification – eg DipSW, CQSW or equivalent and either hold a Practice Educator qualification and/or be willing to achieve this qualification within first year of employment. You must also hold right to work in the UK, a minimum of 3 years post qualified social work experience in a permanent role in the UK in a similar statutory setting to meet DfE guidelines and hold active Social Work England registration. Essential requirements and experience: * Must have substantial and demonstrable experience of working as a qualified social worker within a statutory Children’s Social Care setting. * Must have experience...

SW Locums are offering a Social Worker position within the Family Support Team in Milton Keynes. Family Support Teams are made up of ASYE, Social Workers and Senior Practitioners there is a Deputy Team Manager and a Team Manager. The post offers condensed working with a FULL 5 DAYS Part time of 3 or 4 days will be considered 37 hours per week – immediate start Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and hold a current Enhanced DBS issued within the past 12 months or be registered with the DBS Update Service. Minimum requirement - 3 years UK experience within a similar statutory setting. The team hold Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children / Court through to the end of proceedings. On average caseloads are 10 families which is approximately 22 children, everyone’s caseload is a mixture of CIN and CP and the more experienced staff hold court cases but no more than 3 family’s at one time this can include private proceedings completing Section 7 or 37...

A North London Council requires an additional Tree Officer to join its 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

About the Role Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our fast‑paced Assessment Team in Ely.Our Assessment Teams are lively, dynamic, and committed to delivering high‑quality, timely support to children, young people, and families across the community. You will work in an environment where the pace is fast, the work is varied, and multi‑agency collaboration is central to achieving strong outcomes. Due to the immediate nature of assessment work, you will often see positive change quickly. Key Responsibilities Complete timely assessments of children and families, in line with statutory guidance and local procedures. Manage a diverse caseload, ensuring all work is prioritised effectively and completed within required timescales. Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries, gathering and analysing information to make informed decisions about risk and safety. Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education,...

Experienced qualified Social Worker required to work in the Multi- Agency Safeguarding Hub. There is an exciting opportunity to join Buckinghamshire County Council Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) within Adult Social Care as we continue to embrace and deliver safeguarding in accordance with the Care Act 2014 requirements.   Responsibilities include: The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is a critical frontline service and working with key partnership agencies to safeguard adults at risk of abuse or neglect. You will be required to demonstrate a person-centred approach to your work, good understanding of the Care Act (2014) and the London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Procedures. You will require excellent communication skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of agencies and teams across the Borough. Good IT skills are essential. Successful applicants will be committed to working as part of a fast paced, friendly and dynamic team, providing quality services that...

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

SW Locums require a UK experienced Social Worker to work within Transition Support Service, Community Services in Waltham Forest. Transition social worker to work in a 0-25 Service Team. must have Learning Disability experience. To work across the boundaries of Children’s and Adult Services to enable a joined up approach to the management of transition planning and in supporting young people with disabilities to develop their maximum potential. You must hold right to work in the UK and registration with Social Work England. Your role: * To develop transition planning for young people who are eligible for services and support from Adult Health and Social Care services. * To ensure that there are effective arrangements in place which support a smooth transition for young people with disabilities from Children’s Services to Adult Health and Social Care provision. * To provide the highest standard of care and commitment to supporting young people with disabilities in ensuring...

SW Locums require a UK experienced Social Worker to work within Children's Services in Islington. The role is a long term temp position working 35 hours per week. You must hold right to work in the UK and registration with Social Work England. Your role will be to ensure children and young people are safe, can overcome difficulties and can form secure relationships through their childhood and into their adulthood. As a Child and Family Social Worker you will be responsible for working with children in need of help and protection or looked after children and care-leavers, whilst maintaining the focus on safeguarding. You will work directly with the child or young person and their family or carer to build empathic, purposeful relationships that facilitate meaningful and sustainable change, as well as stability in placement and permanency for children. You will share and exercise the organisational practice ethos which places Motivational Practice and trauma-informed practice at the...

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...

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 &...

We are seeking an experienced Interim IT Category Manager to lead high‑value, strategically important commercial activity within a fast‑paced, high‑performing Commercial function. This role will suit a senior commercial professional with deep expertise in technology procurement, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for delivering value through commercial transformation. Client Details This public sector organisation operates as a medium-sized entity, focusing on delivering robust services and fostering fair competition. It is committed to maintaining high standards in procurement practices and ensuring value for money in all its operations. Description Lead delivery of Technology Category procurement activity to the highest professional standards. Implement and embed effective category management and contract management practices. Be accountable for the timely, compliant and assured delivery of all commercial arrangements. Drive performance and commercial value...

A well-known public sector organisation are currently seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to support a series of high‑priority operational technology programmes for a major emergency‑services organisation. Role: Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist Duration: 6-month contract Pay: Up to £500 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Location: London (1/2 days onsite) This is a unique role leading end‑to‑end procurement and managing key technology and operational contracts within the organisation, specifically supporting projects and systems used in control room / operational / blue-light environments. End‑to‑End Procurement Delivery: Lead full‑cycle procurement for three key operational technology initiatives Lead full procurement lifecycle from strategy and market engagement through to tendering and contract award. Managing stakeholder engagement across operations, ICT, control centre teams, and senior leadership. Developing commercial models, evaluation...

FTC until the end of 2026 We are working with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), a professional membership body representing architects and championing excellence in the built environment. This Senior Policy Advisor role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy professional to play a leading role in shaping and delivering RIBA's policy programme. The role offers the chance to influence public policy across key built environment issues and ensure RIBA's expertise and member insight are reflected in national policy debate. Reporting to the Director of Policy and Public Affairs and working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the Senior Policy Advisor will act as RIBA's in‑house policy expert. The role combines policy development, research and consultation work with high‑level stakeholder engagement, including supporting engagement with parliamentarians, government and the wider sector. Main Responsibilities Design and deliver a policy...