80 jobs found in Hitchin

Senior IT Project Manager (must hold or be eligible for SC clearance) 6 month contract £450pd Outside IR35 Hybrid - 3 days a week in Stevenage The Company Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis employs over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today's rapidly evolving markets. The Role The Senior IT Project Manager will lead complex IT and Digital transformation initiatives within large-scale, publicly funded programmes and government-owned organisations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable...

Title: Social Worker - Family First Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and Luton's Effective Support document. Lead multi-agency planning to address child protection concerns and...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Housing Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Someone with Tenancy Sustainment experience. Conduct periodic check‑ins (e.g. 3 and 6 months) with clients who have already been supported to move into Private Rented Sector accommodation Reinforcing client skills learned during initial support Encouraging clients with self‑management of tenancy while remaining accessible Reducing client's long‑term dependency on services Check-in with landlord/agents to review rent account, tenancy conduct, and wellbeing Early identification of emerging risks of homelessness Prevents recurrence of homelessness Reduces repeat presentations for homelessness assistance Demonstrates reasonable and proactive steps to prevent homelessness Continued engagement with tenants who remain at risk despite earlier intervention Undertake prompt action if arrears, ASB, or vulnerabilities emerge/re‑emerge Ensure agreed actions remain sustainable Revisiting and adjusting...

Our client Hertfordshire county council is looking for a Qualified social worker - Practice Development Lead to join their team. Main focus * Provide support to Team Managers and colleagues who have NQSWs in the teams, including developing written policies and guidance, with the aim for them to be endorsed by HCC as completing their ASYE. * Support and guidance to NQSWs, this will be on a one-to-one basis or in groups, providing coaching, expert knowledge, training, reflective supervision, skills and practice development. * To develop and co-ordinate the ASYE training programme (either commissioning external trainers/partner agencies or delivering personally). * Undertaking and supporting the assessment of the NQSWs against the Knowledge and Skills Statements (KSS) for child and family social work. * Providing coaching and/or mentoring support for both NQSWs and experienced social care staff and managers. * Support the practice learning experience of social work students and...

Our client Hertfordshire county council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Safeguarding NH2 team. DEPARTMENT: Assessment, Family Safeguarding, Children Looked after Purpose of the Job To carry out our statutory duties and responsibilities to safeguard and achieve good outcomes for the children and young people of Hertfordshire. Main Areas of Responsibility To safeguard and promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people and support their families and carers by working with cases appropriate to your assessed experience, skills and knowledge: To manage and be professionally accountable, with supervision and support, for your own social work practice - to children, young people, families, carers, groups, individuals and partner agencies. Assess needs thoroughly and to a good standard - analysing risk and developing integrated multi-agency safeguarding plans in line with Working Together 2015: (url removed)/ (phone number...

Our client Hertfordshire county council is looking for a Children's social worker to join their Safeguarding team. DEPARTMENT: Assessment, Family Safeguarding, Children Looked after Purpose of the Job To carry out our statutory duties and responsibilities to safeguard and achieve good outcomes for the children and young people of Hertfordshire. Main Areas of Responsibility To safeguard and promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people and support their families and carers by working with cases appropriate to your assessed experience, skills and knowledge: * To manage and be professionally accountable, with supervision and support, for your own social work practice - to children, young people, families, carers, groups, individuals and partner agencies. * Assess needs thoroughly and to a good standard - analysing risk and developing integrated multi-agency safeguarding plans in line with Working Together 2015: (url removed) />* To professionally manage risk to...

About the Role Milton Keynes City Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team, supporting children and young people to achieve positive, stable outcomes. This is a rewarding and impactful role, where you will act as a corporate parent to children in care, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are central to decision-making. You'll manage a diverse caseload including: Children subject to Care Orders Children placed with parents or foster carers Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Children with adoption plans / Placement OrdersWorking closely with partners such as IROs, health services and the Virtual School, you will contribute to high-quality care planning and long-term permanence outcomes. Hybrid: Up to 2 days Working from home Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of Children in Care, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met Undertake Children and Family Assessments and maintain up-to-date care plans Chair...

About the Role Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for experienced Social Workers to join their Family Safeguarding Team, supporting children, young people and families through intervention, protection and court processes. This is a busy and rewarding safeguarding role, managing a varied caseload across: Child in Need Child Protection Children in Care Pre-ProceedingsWorking within the Family Safeguarding model, you'll focus on building strong relationships with families while managing risk, progressing plans and achieving safe outcomes for children. This role requires confidence in court work and statutory processes, alongside the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced team environment. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory visits across CIN, CP and CIC cases Manage a complex caseload, including cases in PLO and care proceedings Prepare and submit court reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments Attend court hearings (with support from senior...

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

Deputy Manager of Children Centre Services- North London Are you a passionate Deputy Manager looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Manager to work in Childcare & Children Centre Services based in The North London area. Pay Rates: £27.81 - £36.40 per hour Umbrella Rate Information the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Childcare & Children Centre Services Manager to join a busy Early Help & Prevention service within a local authority setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated childcare professional with strong leadership experience within Early Years, Nursery or Children Centre services. About the Role Working closely with the Executive Head of Childcare Services, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of childcare services across local authority-maintained nursery provisions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality early education and childcare services. The...

Seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly professional Deputy Care Manager to support the strategic and operational management of our care services. This is a senior leadership role within the organisation, requiring a candidate with substantial experience in adult social care, strong operational oversight, and the ability to deputise fully for the Registered Manager and General Manager when required. The Deputy Care Manager will work closely alongside senior management to ensure the effective delivery, development, and continuous improvement of high-quality, person-centred care services. The role extends beyond day-to-day shift coordination and requires active involvement in quality assurance, compliance management, workforce leadership, service development, safeguarding oversight, stakeholder engagement, and business operations. The successful candidate will be expected to take a proactive leadership role in maintaining and improving standards across the service. This...

Key Responsibilities ● Expert Advice: Deliver clear, consistent, and accurate legal advice to Council services and Members. ● Caseload Management: Manage a demanding caseload of complex legal matters, ensuring all work meets formal practice management standards (Lexcel). ● Advocacy & Representation: Undertake advocacy in courts and tribunals and attend evening committee meetings as required to advise on governance and procedure. ● Strategic Contribution: Assist in the development of corporate policies and operational plans that secure the achievement of Council objectives. ● Documentation: Draft complex legal reports and documentation while conducting thorough legal research and analysis. About You We are looking for a professional who is qualified as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. You should demonstrate: ● Sector Expertise: Proven experience in areas of law relevant to Education and Local Government. ● Communication Skills: Highly...

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...

Senior Social Worker – Children in Need Team Islington Council £39.04 per hour | Locum Contract | Hybrid Working Excellent pay rate of £39.04 per hour Dedicated Children in Need Team – separate from Child Protection Manageable caseloads with supportive management Hybrid working available Opportunity to work within a progressive London local authority Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for a supportive frontline role where you can focus on meaningful intervention and long-term family support, without the demands of Child Protection? We are currently working with Islington Council to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker into their Children in Need Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and well-regarded service focused on delivering high-quality interventions to children and families requiring support under Section 17. Importantly, this team is separate from Child Protection, allowing Social Workers to focus on...

Continuous Improvement Lead Location: Hybrid any MOJ site across UK - Ad hoc travel to meetings in London occasionally Contract Type: 12 month contract Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £515 Umbrella per day About the Role: The Continuous Improvement Lead will support the development, coordination and implementation of commercial policy, guidance and improvement activity across a complex public sector delivery environment. The role will focus on driving consistency, enabling collaboration and supporting delivery improvement through structured policy development, supplier and stakeholder forums, and practical guidance outputs. The successful candidate will work closely with commercial teams, relationship managers, suppliers and senior stakeholders to identify challenges, shape solutions and embed best practice. This role requires strong commercial policy capability alongside experience within construction, NEC and infrastructure-related commercial...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Lead to support high-profile procurement activity within policing. You will deliver end-to-end sourcing and contract management across complex, sensitive categories that support front line operations, including firearms, tactical equipment, and specialist services such as dog units, mounted branch, and public order. Client Details This opportunity is within a well-established public sector organisation. The organisation is committed to delivering effective services and maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence. Description Key responsibilities include: Lead end-to-end procurement processes in line with public sector regulations Develop and deliver category strategies and sourcing plans Manage supplier negotiations to achieve value for money Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and frontline teams Draft tender documentation and support business case development Oversee contract performance,...

Hammersmith & Fulham | Locum | £37.52 per hour | Hybrid Working Hammersmith & Fulham Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team. This is a frontline role focused on protecting children, managing risk, and supporting families through effective statutory interventions and relationship-based practice. You will work within a supportive safeguarding service, delivering high-quality assessments and care planning to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 assessments Develop and review safeguarding and care plans Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings and conferences Work directly with children and families to promote positive change Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate case recordings Contribute to permanency planning where required What You’ll Need: Social Work England...

About the Role Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join the Family Support and Safeguarding Team, working with children and families to drive meaningful, lasting outcomes. This is a varied and rewarding role within Family Safeguarding, where you will manage a diverse caseload including: Child in Need Child Protection Public Law Outline Care proceedingsYou will be working with children and young people up to the age of 18, building strong relationships with families and delivering interventions that promote safety, stability and positive change. Key Responsibilities Act as the lead professional, ensuring safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and in line with procedures Undertake high-quality assessments, producing robust analysis and clear, outcome-focused plans Build effective relationships with children, young people and families to support sustainable change Develop and deliver SMART plans that reflect individual...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Agency Family Court Advisor - Private & Public Law (FCA) - Chelmsford or Norwich Flexible working with in person family meetings and court attendance Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Cafcass to recruit 2 Agency Family Court Advisers (FCA) on a temporary basis, supporting services across Essex and Norfolk/Suffolk. Key Details Role: Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) Reference: NTX(phone number removed) Client: Cafcass Location: 1 post covering Essex - Office base Chelmsford 1 post covering Norfolk/Suffolk - Office base Norwich Pay Rate: £36 per hour (standard supply rate only) Contract: Temporary Hours: 37 hours per week The Role As an Agency FCA, you will work with children and families involved in private law proceedings,...