15 jobs found in Maldon

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Children With Disabilities Team Covering Sittingbourne and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children With Disabilities. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of disabled children and young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way. Work with the service users and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in...

SW-007-CCUL-232 Call Centre Customer Services Operator Starting salary £28,598 (£15 - £16 p/h) 37hrs per week Supporting local government services Based in Saffron Walden 6 Month contract Position good to knows Due to increased workload, we are seeking two temporary Customer Services Operators to join a busy and high-performing Customer Service Centre supporting local government services. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team of over 15 Officers who pride themselves on fostering a collaborative working environment. Whether you’re looking to develop within customer services or explore wider opportunities across the Council in the future, this role offers valuable exposure and experience. It also offers: * Free Parking * Working hours Mon to Thurs: 8:30am – 5:00pm and Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm About this role As a Customer Services Operator, you will be the first point of contact for service users, responding to enquiries via: *...

Senior Social Work Practitioner (LBR12) – Social Care Qualified 📍 Ilford, Greater London (IG1) 🕒 35 hours per week | Contract 📅 Start Date: 2 March 2026 💼 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 💰 PAYE: £28.09 per hour | Umbrella: £37.08 per hour We are currently seeking 2 experienced Senior Social Work Practitioners to join a busy and supportive Children and Families Service on a temporary maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced practitioner to take ownership of complex cases while contributing to service development and improved outcomes for children and families. 🔹 The Role As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you will: * Take responsibility for complex and high-risk cases within Children’s Social Care * Undertake statutory assessments, care planning and reviews * Manage Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children cases as required * Lead on court work and prepare high-quality reports for...

A North London Council requires an additional Tree Officer to join it's 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

Nursery Officer / Early Years Educator / Nursery Nurse 23rd February - 27th March 2026 Hourly Rate: £18 SANZA Teaching Agency are working with a primary school in Hackney with a children's centre attached. My client is seeking an experienced Nursery Nurse/ Nursery Officer to join their team in the 2 year old provision. The successful candidate will be required to work 8am - 6pm. The role will be working in the 2 Year Old room where the team provide a high level of care, the team are great and the children's centre is very popular as a result. You MUST have a minimum level 3 qualification in childcare. Purpose of Post: To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children place in the setting. ... To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn. The school is easily accessible via public transport and an easy hop from Stratford Station. Key skills and...

Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Project Director to lead a large-scale, complex Local Government Reorganisation (LRG) programme. This is a senior leadership assignment requiring delivery of major structural change involving aggregation and/or disaggregation of services, operating at Chief Executive and political leadership level. This role will provide strategic direction, executive oversight, and hands-on programme leadership to ensure successful transition to a new organisational model. Key Responsibilities * Lead the end-to-end delivery of a large, complex transformation programme relating to Local Government Reorganisation. * Oversee aggregation and disaggregation of services, functions, assets, systems, and governance structures. * Develop and implement programme governance, delivery frameworks, and risk management structures. * Work closely with Chief Executives, senior leadership teams, elected Members, and external...

Barnet | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Duty & Assessment Team. This is a fast-paced frontline role where you will complete timely assessments, respond to safeguarding concerns, and ensure children receive the right support at the right time. Working within a supportive team environment, you will undertake Section 47 enquiries, Child and Family Assessments, and short-term interventions, making clear, evidence-based decisions to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes. In this role, you will: Manage a busy duty caseload, responding to new referrals and safeguarding concerns Complete Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales Undertake Section 47 investigations and risk assessments Develop clear, outcome-focused plans to ensure children’s safety and wellbeing Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners Present cases at strategy meetings and child protection...

Job Ovevriew: We are looking for qualified Social Worker. Qualifications: * Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification in Social Work. * Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Social Work, Leadership and Management). * Active registration with Social Work England with proven evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Skills and Experience: * Good understanding of the Children Act 1989/2004 and the Children and Families Act 2014. * Familiarity with: * Local Single Assessment Framework * Working Together to Safeguard Children (2015) * Pan Berkshire Child Protection Procedures * Looked After Children (LAC) processes * Experience of working with children and families in either a voluntary or statutory setting. * Ideally experience with Disabled Children, Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC). * Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining...

Commercial Manager Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a client within Central Government who is seeking a Commercial Manager for an initial 5-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. Location: London | Hybrid Working The ideal candidate will possess active SC clearance and have a strong background in Commercial Management, along with the following skills and experiences: Experience in end-to-end procurement within the public sector. Proven experience managing end-to-end commercial and procurement processes, from strategy development to contract award, specifically within the Defence or Central Government sectors. Familiarity with e-procurement tools such as Jaggaer. Professional certifications in CIPS, IACCM, or comparable qualifications in Commercial, Contract Management, or procurement. Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 is preferredTo apply, please submit your latest CV for review

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

Description Our local government clients in Lambeth, London, are seeking a Children's Services - Service Manager for an immediate start. We are looking for a candidate with at least 2 years of recent senior management experience in safeguarding, as well as recent frontline experience. This is a key middle-management operational role responsible for the safe, high-quality delivery of children's services across a multi-agency context. This post will also be responsible for contributing to and driving the current and future strategy. Responsibilities Leading the day-to-day operational business of the teams in the service area, promoting the best interests of children in accordance with the statutory framework, ensuring a prompt and efficient response to all contacts and referrals and the delivery of good outcomes for children, young people and families. Qualifications – Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. CQSW, DipSW, or another...

Senior Construction Procurement Manager – Basics * Day Rate: £550 per day * Location: Essex * Contract Length: 12 months (with a possible extension) * Start Date: As soon as possible * IR35: Inside IR35 Senior Construction Procurement Manager – Overview * This interim role is with a social housing provider delivering a major housing investment programme, with £70 million allocated to improvements across more than 9,000 homes. * The position is hands‑on and focused on managing construction procurement activity from tender preparation through to contract award. The role requires working closely with internal teams, providing on‑site presence two days per week, and helping ensure procurement activity achieves value for money, complies with public‑sector standards, and supports the successful delivery of the council’s capital programme. Senior Construction Procurement Manager – Key Responsibilities * Prepare tender documentation and manage the full procurement process...

Commercial Viability & Business Case Consultant (Wholly Owned Subsidiary / New Venture) Contract / Interim | Hybrid (UK) We’re recruiting on behalf of a Public Sector client exploring the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary. They’re moving into the next phase: assessing the viability of early thinking on potential services and products, and require external expertise to work alongside internal subject matter experts. Key focus areas include: * Strategic and public value assessment (“why are we doing this?”) * Governance and risk considerations * Building activity-based costing (ABC) models for each proposal to establish true cost base and financial viability * People/resource and skills requirements * Identifying efficiency opportunities to support entry into a commercial market * Readiness assessment and development programme for each area * Customer base analysis and market expansion opportunities * Competitor analysis and competitive...

Independent Chairs Our client, Kent County Council, is seeking an experienced Consultant to work as an Independent Chair working on a temporary basis. This would be working on undertaking, coordinating, and managing specific reviews (domestic homicide reviews, safeguarding adults' reviews and safeguarding case audits) across Kent. The ideal candidate will have come from a senior background within the public sector and have an appropriate knowledge base. The candidate will be expected to have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with members of the public in challenging situations, chair meetings of senior managers in the multi-agency partnership environment, as well as author accurate overview reports using management information compiled by partner agencies. Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It...

Role: Senior Practitioner MASH Department: Children, Families and Education Services Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Practitioner MASH on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families and Education Services department. Main purpose of position: To prioritise the most vulnerable and at risk individuals and recommend appropriate advice and action, ensuring that all contacts are signposted or handed over to appropriate staff and services for timely and high quality action. As a Senior Practitioner MASH, you will be responsible to: Work closely with the MASH Deputy Team Manager to deal effectively with all enquiries from a variety of sources. Manage a complex caseload of initial contacts requiring a high level of skill relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable / at risk children and families . Use advanced professional knowledge, skills, experience and initiative to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding in accordance . Effectively...