80 jobs found in Kidlington

Oxfordshire – Qualified Social Workers – Children Services – Competitive Salary Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's Services, including areas such as Safeguarding, Child Protection, Children in Need, Looked After Children, Fostering, Adoption, Assessment and Duty. * Undertake comprehensive child and family assessments. * Complete Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding investigations where required. * Develop and review outcome-focused care plans. * Carry out direct work with children, young people and families. * Prepare high-quality reports for meetings, reviews and court proceedings. * Attend court hearings and provide evidence when required. * Work closely with partner agencies including education, health and police services. * Ensure statutory visits, reviews and assessments are completed within required timescales. * Support children and families to achieve positive outcomes through effective intervention and planning. *...

Join Our Client the Civil Nuclear Constabulary's Team as a Commercial Specialist! Are you ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level? We are looking for a passionate and skilled Commercial Specialist (MCIPS) to join our client's dynamic team in Culham, Oxfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within the police sector! Contract Type: Temporary contract Annual Salary: £47616 Working Pattern: Full Time Hybrid Working The Role: As a Commercial Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring their procurement function aligns with the organization's strategic goals. Your responsibilities will include: Managing end-to-end procurement processes for projects with lifetime budgets exceeding £1 million. Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and Government requirements. Providing expert guidance to stakeholders, enabling them to meet their procurement needs promptly and effectively. Mentoring and supporting fellow procurement...

About the Role Opus People Solutions on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join their MASH Assessment Pod on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic assessment service where you will undertake timely interventions to safeguard children and support families at the earliest opportunity. About the Role You will be part of one of our Assessment Pods, operating on a structured three-week rota designed to provide variety and balance within the role. Week 1: Assessment Week Manage up to four pre-arranged Single Assessments. Conduct home visits and engage directly with children and families. Complete comprehensive assessments and required recording.Week 2: Triage Week Fully office-based. Respond to urgent safeguarding concerns and potential Section 47 enquiries. Attend strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings. Undertake visits to families, either independently or jointly with the...

Family Court Advisor Swindon £35.50ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for application...

Family Court Advisor Reading £35.50ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for application...

Snr. Category Manager - UK Government Contract (Outside IR35) (Apply online only)/day - Outside IR35 Hybrid Reading 9 months *Details need to remain vague at this point, due to the nature of the assignment, however some requirements that are central to the role: Experience with physical security in a highly regulated environment (ideally defence) - experience with procuring this particular category - CCTV, detection, security systems Public Sector Procurement experience (ideally PA 2023, PCR 2015 will work) Experience with setting up category strategies, sourcing strategies, tender documentation and route to market Knowledge/Experience with National Protective Security Authority | NPSA ideally Call me, Alex Manea, at NonStop Recruitment now for a confidential conversation. Contact me on (email address removed) or (phone number removed), please send your CV in word format OR if this does not sound like the opportunity for you, but you are a professional working across the...

Snr. Category Manager - UK Government Contract (Outside IR35) (Apply online only)/day - Outside IR35 Hybrid Reading 9 months *Details need to remain vague at this point, due to the nature of the assignment, however some requirements that are central to the role: Experience with physical security in a highly regulated environment (ideally defence) - experience with procuring this particular category - CCTV, detection, security systems Public Sector Procurement experience (ideally PA 2023, PCR 2015 will work) Experience with setting up category strategies, sourcing strategies, tender documentation and route to market Knowledge/Experience with National Protective Security Authority | NPSA ideally Call me, Alex Manea, at NonStop Recruitment now for a confidential conversation. Contact me on (email address removed) or (phone number removed), please send your CV in word format OR if this does not sound like the opportunity for you, but you are a professional working across the...

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 up to 3 month 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. * Referal Benefit...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you passionate about security and safety in the utilities sector? Do you have the expertise to guide organisations in navigating complex security challenges? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client is seeking a Security Advisor to join their team and play a crucial role in supporting their Corporate Security initiatives. Role: Security Advisor Duration: 6 Months (ext. options) Location: Wokingham (Hybrid 2 Days a Week in Office) Rate: £750 - £800 pd (umbrella) What You'll Do: As a Security Advisor, you will: Provide expert guidance and direction to all parts...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Mobile Home and Traveller Site Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: This specialist post will provide a single point of contact on behalf of the council in relation to all matters involving the Mobile Home and Traveller community which includes a diverse area covering individual support, site management, transit site provision, awareness training, community engagement and advising on related legislation and guidance. The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of effective and highly efficient management of the mobile home and traveller sites. This will include management of licenses, communal areas ensuring that internal and external communal areas are kept clean, free of rubbish, are well maintained and are safe for residents and other customers in line with specification. The postholder is responsible for the fair allocation of plots and act as the liaison between the council and the community....

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Procurement Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The role will involve managing end-to-end procurement projects and implementing strategies to reduce cost whilst delivering quality services. The Procurement Manager will provide best practice procurement advice and challenge within each project assigned, driving incremental value from effective intervention and application of appropriate procurement and evaluation strategies. The post holder will be expected to advise on projects across all categories of expenditure, general fund, capital and HRA funded schemes; including complex, high risk projects. The post-holder will have day to day shared supervision of a two procurement officers and three procurement assistants with management of one specific individual. You will be responsible to: 1.Provide leadership on specific high value and complex strategic procurement projects, managing the supply market,...

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...

Children's Social Worker Family Help - Safeguarding Team Locum Ongoing Assignment Social workers £42 Hampshire County Council are recruiting Children's Social Workers in their Family Help Safeguarding Teams in Andover, Basingstoke, Fareham & Gosport, Alton, Farnborough, Winchester, Totton & Havant Hampshire Responsibilities: Social workers To have a mixed caseload of families spanning early help and children in need To co- work families alongside our Family Practitioner To work within a smaller defined location/ geographical are To build links with partners/ organisations within local communities Knowledge of child protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues and substitute care Assessments of risks protection & social care needs of individuals, carers, families Undertake joint assessments to ensure all risks considered Take appropriate action in conjunction with other agencies & within legal & statutory framework, to protect...

Family Court Advisor Coventry £33.50 ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Team Advanced Practitioner to join its West Social Worker Case Holding Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Children's Social Worker to work within a busy frontline service supporting vulnerable children, young people and families. Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) As a Team Advanced Practitioner, you will work within a case holding team managing and supporting a range of statutory children's social care cases. The role involves working directly with children and families where significant support, intervention and safeguarding planning is required. The team works with: Children in Need Children subject to Child Protection Plans Looked After Children Children accommodated under Section 20 Families in the pre-proceedings process Cases where care proceedings are being initiatedYou will play a key role in ensuring children receive timely and effective support, protection and permanence planning...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Team Advanced Practitioner to join its West Social Worker Case Holding Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Children's Social Worker to work within a busy frontline service supporting vulnerable children, young people and families. Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) As a Team Advanced Practitioner, you will work within a case holding team managing and supporting a range of statutory children's social care cases. The role involves working directly with children and families where significant support, intervention and safeguarding planning is required. The team works with: Children in Need Children subject to Child Protection Plans Looked After Children Children accommodated under Section 20 Families in the pre-proceedings process Cases where care proceedings are being initiatedYou will play a key role in ensuring children receive timely and effective support, protection and permanence planning...

Adults Community Social worker Rate: £38 (umbrella Rate) Location: Farnborough Hybrid Working Key Responsibilities Supervision & Leadership Provide supervision and practice advice to Case Workers and Senior Case Workers. Make professional decisions on complex cases and triage safeguarding referrals.Support & Advice Manage referrals, resolve queries, escalate safeguarding concerns, and prepare clear reports.Relationship Management Build positive relationships with service users, families, providers, and colleagues.Assessments Conduct Section 9, 10, and 11 Care Act assessments, and mental capacity assessments. Participate in Section 117 Mental Health Act discharge CPA meetings. Autonomously manage a complex caseload, including urgent duty cases.Court Work Prepare and present reports for court proceedings. Lead on Section 21A MCA challenges, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) cases, and liaise with Coroners as required.Safeguarding Adhere to safeguarding...

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council for an experienced Forestry Officer / Tree Surveyor to support their Forestry Service during a period of transition. This is a flexible contract opportunity, primarily site-based across Solihull, with a pay rate of £36 per hour. The assignment is ongoing with an immediate start available. Please see a high-level overview of the role below: * Carry out tree inspections, condition assessments and risk surveys across the borough Undertake BS5837 surveys in support of highways, infrastructure and development projects * Produce arboricultural reports, recommendations and technical advice relating to tree management and potential tree removal * Support planning, construction and environmental projects by assessing the impact of development on trees and woodland assets * Investigate and respond to tree-related service requests from the public and council departments * Liaise with...

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

Hertfordshire – Qualified Social Workers – Children Services – £32-38 per hour Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's Services, including areas such as Safeguarding, Child Protection, Children in Need, Looked After Children, Fostering, Adoption, Assessment and Duty. * Undertake comprehensive child and family assessments. * Complete Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding investigations where required. * Develop and review outcome-focused care plans. * Carry out direct work with children, young people and families. * Prepare high-quality reports for meetings, reviews and court proceedings. * Attend court hearings and provide evidence when required. * Work closely with partner agencies including education, health and police services. * Ensure statutory visits, reviews and assessments are completed within required timescales. * Support children and families to achieve positive outcomes through effective intervention and planning. *...