14 other jobs found in London Borough of Brent

User Researcher - Government / Public Sector Rate: £520 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Fully Remote Contract: Initial until 30th September 2026 + 6-month rolling extensions The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced User Researcher (SFIA Level 5) to join a high-profile Government / Public Sector digital payments programme. This is a key role where you'll lead and coordinate user research across multiple agile teams, ensuring services are designed around real user needs and deliver measurable outcomes for citizens. You'll play a critical part in shaping and improving digital payment services within a complex, large-scale public sector environment. Key Responsibilities Research Leadership & Delivery Lead and coordinate user research across multiple delivery teams Take ownership of research for a dedicated product area within the payments programme Plan, design and execute end-to-end research activities Conduct qualitative research and support quantitative...

We are looking to recruit a Occupational Therapy Practice Manager in Haringey within the Social Care industry. The vacancy will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance. Responsibilities for the Occupational Therapy Practice Manager include: To hold professional responsibility for the work undertaken by Social Work/OT staff who are providing the assessment and care management/OT support to Adult Social Services. To support the Team Manager and Group Managers with the development, planning, delivery, performance, commissioning and governance of services to deliver a first class service and for Adult Social Services ensuring best value and choice and control are at the heart of the process. To support the Manager to manage resources efficiently and effectively; without compromising the delivery of high quality, fully integrated services. To manage efficient operation of processes, policies and procedures to...

Child Protection Advisors (CPAs) provide off-line scrutiny of arrangements for children in need of care and protection. Staff undertaking these roles will have an identified lead responsibility for children subject to child protection plans and to contextual safeguarding child in need plans but will be required to provide cover to manage service demands and the needs of children and families. 1. To provide a quality service that incorporates the rights of children, their views wishes and feelings, while working in partnership with parent, carers and other professionals. 2. To develop and implement Quality Assurance Systems for the Department and undertake regular audits. As necessary to chair child protection conferences and contextual safeguarding child in need meetings and provide consultation and expert advice on safeguarding issues to social work professionals and multi-agency partners. Reviews and Conferences are not offered on a virtual basis so the successful...

Lambeth | Locum | £45.20 per hour | Hybrid Working Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to join their Children’s Services. This is a leadership role focused on delivering high-quality social work practice, safeguarding children, and supporting frontline teams within a fast-paced statutory environment. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operational running of the team, ensuring children receive effective and timely interventions while maintaining high practice standards across the service. Working Pattern: 5 days in the office every other week Hybrid working arrangement In this role, you will: Lead and manage a team of Social Workers within Children’s Services Oversee safeguarding practice and ensure statutory responsibilities are met Allocate and monitor workloads to ensure effective service delivery Provide regular reflective supervision and performance management Support staff development, mentoring, and professional practice...

Job Description: Social Worker - Looked After Children Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker specializing in Looked After Children to join our diverse team. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child and family is treated with respect and equity. You will play a pivotal role in supporting children who are in care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. Responsibilities Conduct thorough assessments of children?s needs, including those involved in unauthorised absence situations. Develop, implement, and review care plans tailored to each child's unique circumstances. Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to promote positive outcomes. Advocate for the rights and needs of Looked After Children, ensuring their voices are heard. Monitor and respond to unauthorised absences promptly, implementing strategies to reduce risk. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential...

Tenancy Support Officer (New Builds) * Demonstrated experience of working with social tenants preferably with local authority but not essential * Ability to attend meetings, panels or case conferences and present difficult and complex cases * A working knowledge in understanding changes in legislation in housing and support services * Experience of working with a range of vulnerable tenants and families from under 18‘s to the older person living in their own homes. * Experience and knowledge of current welfare benefits and housing benefits * Experience of effective Casework Management, Referral Processing, Assessment, Support Planning, providing tenancy advice and recognising Risk * Ability to work intensively with tenants who require tailored support to settle into their tenancies and sustain them. * Ability to draft correspondence reports and collating and maintaining accurate statistics relating to the Tenancy Support work. * Problem solving skills and...

Role: Leaving Care Personal Adviser Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Leaving Care Personal Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their People Team department. Main purpose of position: To provide a leaving care statutory service to young people not currently accommodated by the Council and to work with Accommodated children as negotiated and agreed with qualified workers. As a Leaving Care Personal Adviser, you will be responsible to: To work with young people to undertake needs assessments and to create and review pathway plans as defined in the children (leaving care) Act 2000. This will ensure that their needs are identified and a plan put in place to meet them. To support young people making the transition to adulthood and fulfilling their potential in relation to social and educational opportunities. To maximise the potential of the young person potential in these areas. Effectively manage a caseload to ensure that all departmental and statutory...

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...

Role: SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER Department: PEOPLE Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their People Team department. Main purpose of position: To undertake the full range of social work duties in relation to statutory Family Placement work in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services and Fostering Services Regulations, Promoting the best interests of children and young people at all times. As a SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER, you will be responsible to: · Visiting and maintaining contact on an agreed basis in accordance with LBC guidelines and policies, to support, supervise and guide the foster carer . · Working flexibly to ensure an appropriate level of support is offered. Identifying and advising the deputy team manager or team manager of problems arising with carers and/or their placements ensuring appropriate and timely action may follow . · Reporting significant issues/and or...

Role: Care worker/Support worker Grade: L3 Temp/Perm Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a care worker/support worker on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their people department in the adult social care division. About the Role To provide personal social and domestic support to customers of the respite service as specified by individual care plans. As an adult support worker/care worker, you will be responsible to: To support service users in meeting their physical/behavioural needs including assisting toileting, medication, enabling to eat, lifting and moving mobility. To offer stimulation and motivation through conversation and social activity in order to assist service users in developing their confidence and independence. To assist people, as required, with budgeting, shopping, outings and community activities as planned with the knowledge of senior staff on duty. To report immediately to the line manager or, failing that, the most senior member of staff on duty...

Interim Security Advisor Location: Wokingham Hybrid 2 days on site Duration: 6 months £500 MUST HOLD ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: It should be noted that this post requires the holder to attain higher levels of security clearance in line with UK Government requirements and may at times require travel. Direct This position is responsible for supporting the clients Corporate Security Team in generating and deploying the security policy, ensuring an appropriate and proportionate approach to security management across the clients portfolio within the UK. Lead the Physical Security function to deliver security programmes and solutions to safeguard the organisations people and assets, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory and corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines. Delivery of protective security advice to all areas of the business, both written and verbal as required. Assist the Corporate Security Team...

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 1 to 2 months, 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. *...

Qualified Social Worker – Children We Care For TeamLocation: Chichester, West Sussex Rate: £38 per hour (£42 inclusive of holiday pay for Advanced Social Worker level candidates) Contract: Locum/Agency Make a Lasting Difference to Children in CareAre you an experienced Qualified Social Worker looking for your next rewarding opportunity? West Sussex County Council is seeking a passionate and committed social worker to join its Children We Care For Team in Chichester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a service that is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people in care. You'll be part of a supportive team environment, managing meaningful relationships with children while helping them achieve stability, safety, and positive futures. About the RoleAs a Social Worker within the Children We Care For Team, you will work with children and young people who are looked after by the local authority, ensuring their needs are met and their...

Our client Oxfordshire county council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Childrens Family Solutions West Team 2. Job Purpose To provide professional social work to a caseload of children, young people, and families, appropriate to experience and capabilities, ensuring their views are heard. To ensure the highest of professional standards and good overall knowledge of relevant law, legislation, and practice in line with the values and principles of FSP. To ensure provision of good quality services which integrate government and local guidance and initiatives including, Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Working Together, local Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures, and the DoH, Assessment Framework 2000. Job responsibilities To provide an efficient and effective service to children, young people, and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed, and that relevant interventions are...