34 jobs found in Leiston

About the role Suffolk Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Social Care Team in Stowmarket. This role involves working with children and families across a range of statutory functions, managing complex cases and contributing to high‑quality, child‑focused practice. Service Areas: Child in Need · Looked After Children · Child Assessment · Support & Prevention Key Responsibilities Manage a complex social work caseload, currently averaging 40 cases Make and implement autonomous professional decisions on cases involving high levels of complexity, risk, and uncertainty, with managerial oversight where required Plan and deliver targeted interventions to meet identified needs and reduce risk for children and families Work closely with partner agencies to coordinate support, services, and resources Lead and carry out Section 47 (child protection) investigations, ensuring thorough and timely enquiries where significant harm is suspectedSkills Proven...

Social Worker – Assessment Team Location: Ely (Hybrid – 2/3 days in the office) Council: Cambridgeshire County Council Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour Contract Type: Locum We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the Assessment Team in Ely. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced and supportive environment where you can make a real difference to children, young people, and families. About the Role The Assessment Team is lively and dynamic, offering a varied caseload and the chance to work closely with partner agencies. You will complete timely assessments, manage risk, and contribute to positive outcomes—often seeing the impact of your work quickly. Key Responsibilities * Undertake assessments of children and families * Work effectively to tight timescales * Collaborate with multi-agency partners * Maintain accurate case records and safeguard children About the Council Cambridgeshire County Council is known for its supportive culture and...

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and reliable School Crossing Patrol Officer to help ensure the safety of children, parents, and other pedestrians travelling to and from school. This is a rewarding community-based role, ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors and engaging with the public. Working Hours: * Approximately 7.5 hours per week * Term time only (39 weeks per year) * Around 45 minutes between 08:00 – 09:00 (morning) * Around 45 minutes between 14:45 – 15:45 (afternoon) * Exact times may vary depending on the location Key Responsibilities: * Safely assist pedestrians, particularly school children, in crossing the road * Be mindful of the needs of all users, including individuals with disabilities and mobility impairments * Maintain regular communication with local schools attended by children using the crossing * Monitor and assess risks at the crossing site, reporting any issues or defects to your supervisor * Assist in...

Programme Manager – Local Government Reorganisation 1-2 days onsite in Chelsmford, 3-4 days work from home per week. Contract – up to 6 months £649.00 per day Umbrella – outside IR35 Full time The role Working on a programme of this scale demands exceptional skills, strong strategic and operational thinking, along with exceptional programme delivery, planning, reporting and confident leadership. The ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, and the resilience to deliver clarity and momentum in an evolving landscape. You will need to bring sharp analytical capability, excellent communication, political awareness, and the adaptability to operate in a fast‑moving, high‑profile environment. Duties and responsibilties Works collaboratively with service areas and partners supporting the development of compelling business cases. Builds effective stakeholder and partner relationships at senior level, which are influential and elicit support at senior level. Accountable...

Housing Options Officer (Single and Complex Needs) Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Details: FTC ending 31/3/2029 Working Hours: 37 Salary: £38,009 to £41,506 (inclusive of local weighting) Job Category: Housing Location: Wallfields, Peggs Lane Reference: eastherts/TP/4710/182 Are you a committed, enthusiastic and resilient housing professional who enjoys a fulfilling role in a customer-focused environment? We are looking for someone like you to join our team! If we are a good fit for you, you will have the opportunity to prevent and relieve homelessness for customers with more complex needs, assisting customers through all stages of the homelessness process. Please note this is a fixed-term position, ending on 31/3/2029. What will you be doing? In this role, you will: - work within the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 to give advice and assistance to customers in housing need to prevent or relieve their homelessness - undertake and support...

Family Help Practitioner Contract: Initial 3-month contract Hours: 35 hours per week Pay Rate: £26.60 per hour (Umbrella) / £21.28 per hour (PAYE exclusive) About the Role Enfield Council is seeking a dedicated and proactive Family Help Practitioner to join their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding children and supporting families through effective multi-agency collaboration. Key Responsibilities Gather comprehensive information as part of MASH enquiries to identify risks, protective factors, and safeguarding concerns in collaboration with Social Workers, Advanced Social Work Practitioners, and Team Managers. Provide timely and appropriate feedback to referrers, including partner agencies, organisations, and members of the public, where no further action is required. Ensure all information sharing complies with GDPR and Working Together 2023 guidelines. Offer advice and guidance to professionals regarding...

Enfield | Locum | £37.52 per hour | Hybrid Working Enfield Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on managing risk, protecting vulnerable children, and supporting families through effective statutory interventions. You will work within a supportive and high-performing service, delivering high-quality assessments and ensuring timely and outcome-focused care planning for children and families. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases Undertake Section 47 enquiries and risk assessments Develop and review Child Protection plans Lead and participate in strategy discussions, conferences, and core group meetings Work directly with children and families to promote positive change Prepare high-quality reports for conferences and court where required Maintain accurate and analytical case recordings What You’ll Need: Social Work England...

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 Peterborough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Family Safeguarding Team. This is a long‑term safeguarding role working with children and families where there are ongoing concerns related to risk and protection.You will manage a caseload aligned with statutory safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to achieving positive outcomes for children through effective assessment and intervention. Working Pattern: Hybrid - minimum of 2 days per week in the office, subject to business needs. The role requires the ability to visit and work directly with children and families across Peterborough, including for urgent matters. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload within a long‑term safeguarding team Work on cases under Section 17 (Child in Need) and Section 47 (Child Protection) Manage cases involved in Public Law Outline (PLO) and Care Proceedings through to final hearing Complete high‑quality assessments and deliver effective interventions to...

Children’s Social Worker – Safeguarding Location: Peterborough Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Safeguarding team at Peterborough City Council. About the Role This is a frontline safeguarding role where you will work with children and families to ensure their safety and wellbeing. You will carry out assessments, manage child protection cases, and work closely with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of children involved in safeguarding and child protection plans * Complete assessments and reports within set timescales * Attend court proceedings when required * Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals * Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain accurate records Requirements * Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration * Experience in children’s safeguarding * Strong assessment and...

JOB-(phone number removed)-db(phone number removed) Job Title: Social Work Team Manager - Assessment & Safeguarding Team Specialism: Assessment & Safeguarding Location: Haringey (UK) Salary: £38.36 hourly Type: Ongoing (Full-time or Part-time) This opportunity offers both full-time and part-time options, fitting perfectly into your lifestyle while allowing you to make a real difference in the community. This is a thrilling opportunity for a seasoned social work professional to lead and inspire a dedicated team in Haringey. Working as a locum offers unique benefits, including flexible working conditions and exposure to diverse work environments, enhancing your professional growth. As a Social Work Team Manager in Haringey, you'll be at the forefront of a vibrant community, driving positive change. Perks and benefits: Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility to choose a schedule that accommodates your work-life balance. Competitive hourly rate: Reflecting the value...

Connect2Kent are currently seeking qualified, experienced, and reliable Interpreters to support a wide range of public-sector services across Kent. We are expanding our pool of professionals and welcome applications from linguists offering Face-to-Face, Remote, or Written Translation services. Current Opportunities Face-to-Face Interpreters Assignments available across Kent and surrounding areas. Remote Interpreters Work delivered via telephone or Microsoft Teams, offering full flexibility. Written Translators Provide document translations as required by public-sector partners. Desired Languages and Dialects;- Somali Kurdish Sorani Kurdish Kurmanji Oromo Tamil Spanish French Amharic Bulgarian Nuer Ukranian What We Offer Flexible working - choose assignments that suit your schedule Travel and parking expenses claimable for eligible face-to-face bookings Variety of assignments within healthcare, social services, education, and more Supportive and professional coordination...

Senior Social Worker - Family Help Service London Borough of Hackney £39.04 per hour Umbrella Hackney Children's Social Care is entering an exciting new phase, and we are looking for experienced and passionate Senior Social Workers to join our newly formed Family Help Service. Our services are being redesigned to provide continuity, stronger relationships, and better outcomes for children and families. Our Assessment & Planning and Child Protection teams are coming together to form the Family Help Service, delivered across four neighbourhood-based teams in Hackney. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker in the Family Help Service, you will work with families from allocation through to case closure, offering consistent, relationship-based social work. You will hold a diverse and meaningful caseload, including: Children and Family Assessments Children in Need (CIN) planning and interventions Child Protection work Public Law Outline (PLO) and court proceedingsThis role...

JOB PURPOSE To provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. To assess need, plan and deliver focused intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes. Guidance, support and supervision will be provided in line with the individual's experience and capabilities and in line with our Supervision Policy. Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £300 for each social worker you refer who we...

Job Title: Bid & Framework Administrator Location: Blackfriars (on-site x3 days per week) Salary/Rate: £200 per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial 6 month contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Bid & Framework Administrator to join their team in Blackfriars on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Working as part of the EMEA Sales team across all practices of our client. You'll play a key role in connecting their sales team to exciting new opportunities, acting as the primary point of contact for all Government frameworks, CCS & non-CCS for the UK&I Sales function. You'll be the friendly, organised hub for all things related to our frameworks. Your day-to-day will involve managing and overseeing all opportunities and communications coming in through their online platforms and client contacts. This means...

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our public sector client, who is seeking a Policy Officer for an initial ten-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - London About the role: You will be responsible developing high quality policy products, including ministerial submissions, briefing packs, and communications materials, on a regular basis. The ideal candidate will hold Active SC clearance and have a strong background in delivery Policy support, with the following skills and experience: Experience of working in a policy role within Central Government. Experience of writing policy papers/submissions. Strong stakeholder management and strong communication skills. Experience of communicating credibly at senior levels of stakeholder

Children and Family Social Worker – Bedfordshire Pay rate: Up to £39.00 per hour SW Locums are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Children and Family Social Worker to join a dynamic and supportive team in Bedfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from a competitive hourly rate and flexible working structure. SW Locums have been supporting locum social workers since 2009, building a strong reputation for providing reliable, high-quality opportunities across the UK. About the Role You will be part of a Children and Families service responsible for delivering high-quality safeguarding and support to children, young people, and their families. The role involves managing a varied caseload and working within statutory frameworks to ensure safe and positive outcomes. Key responsibilities include: * Undertaking Child and Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries * Managing...

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 &...

JOB-(phone number removed)-db(phone number removed) Job Title: Social Worker - Family Support/Child Protection Team Specialism: Family Support/Child Protection Location: London, UK Salary: £38.50 hourly Type: Ongoing (Full-time or Part-time) This ongoing role presents a thrilling opportunity for a social worker keen to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, all while enjoying the flexibility of full-time or part-time locum work. London, the vibrant capital, offers an incredible backdrop to such vital work. Perks and benefits: Flexible hours: Provides adaptable working patterns to suit your lifestyle and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Diverse experience: Gain exposure to different communities, enhancing your professional growth. Competitive hourly rate: Earn a strong rate that reflects your expertise and contribution. Full-time or part-time options: Choose a working arrangement that fits your needs. Meaningful impact: Make a direct and positive...

School office manager Primary school Full-time Immediate start for Summer TermThe Role In this role you will manage the full range of administrative support to the Head and Senior Managers, ensuring continuity is maintained between staff, pupils, Governors, parents, carers, professionals, volunteers and visitors and all stakeholders. Under the direction of the school business manager the post holder will be responsible for managing processes in the school and liaising with the SLT team. The Schools Office Manager will actively embrace the schools core principles to ensure an inclusive and positive environment for our pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities. The Schools Office Manager will liaise with senior managers, OHCAT Shared services teams school staff, pupils, Governors, parents, carers, professionals, volunteers and visitors to maintain the high standards of the school. Lead on the Lettings of the facilities and assist with preparations for school events,...