49 jobs found in Saint Leonards

Social Worker – Children’s Social Work Team – Kent County Council, Dartford Location: Dartford Pay/Salary: up to £42 per hour Office Working: 3 Days per week Contract: Locum We are currently working with Kent County Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Kent are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service. Duties Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings What you need Social Work Qualification Social Work England registration Enhanced DBS (provided by us) Why use us? At Sheldon Phillips,...

Children's Social Worker – Adolescent Support Team We Do Social Work are recruiting on behalf of a South East Local Authority for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a dedicated Adolescent Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with vulnerable young people aged 11–18, providing high-quality interventions to safeguard children, prevent family breakdown, reduce homelessness, and support young people to remain safely within their family networks wherever possible. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children in need, child protection, and complex adolescent cases. Complete assessments, planning and direct interventions using strengths-based and solution-focused approaches. Support 16–17-year-olds at risk of homelessness through early intervention and joint working with housing services. Chair Child in Need meetings and coordinate multi-agency plans. Work closely with partners including CAMHS, Education, Police, Youth Justice and Housing....

Senior Practitioner – Adults Safeguarding Team Thurrock Council £31.96 per Hour Umbrella | Full-Time Locum | Hybrid Working | ASAP Start SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner – Adults to join the Adults Safeguarding Team at Thurrock Council. This is an excellent full-time locum opportunity for an advanced Adult Social Worker looking to make an immediate impact within a busy and supportive safeguarding service. The role is available on an ASAP start, offering an initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension. Pay Rate * £31.96 per hour (Umbrella) Working Pattern * Monday to Friday * Full-time hours * Hybrid working available The Role As a Senior Practitioner within the Adults Safeguarding Team, you will work with adults who have been referred due to safeguarding concerns. This is a hands-on position requiring a confident and experienced practitioner who can manage complex safeguarding work independently...

About the Role The client is seeking an experienced Income Officer (Court) to join the Housing Resident Services Division on a temporary basis to provide maternity leave cover. This role is responsible for managing rent arrears, maximising rental income, supporting residents to sustain their tenancies, and representing the Council in county court possession proceedings. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in income recovery, court representation, tenancy sustainment, and welfare advice within a social housing or local authority environment. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of rent arrears accounts. * Maximise rental income and prevent tenancy failure. * Represent the Council in County Court possession hearings. * Prepare legal documentation and maintain accurate case records. * Visit tenants and provide income maximisation and welfare advice. * Work with Housing Benefit, DWP, Social Services, and internal teams to resolve tenancy...

We are working with a London borough looking to appoint an experienced Interim Head Of Parking Services This is a specialist parking role requiring someone who genuinely knows the service inside out. The council needs a parking professional rather than a broader public realm manager—someone who understands the legislation, operational pressures, income, enforcement and commercial realities of running a local authority parking service. The internal team consists of approximately 8–10 staff, with the majority of parking operations, including enforcement, delivered through an outsourced provider. A major part of the role will therefore involve managing the client-side relationship, monitoring performance and ensuring the contractor is delivering what the council is paying for. Parking will eventually be absorbed into a broader service as part of a new organisational structure. The interim will be responsible for maintaining performance, providing stability and helping the service...

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles. We are currently recruiting for a Youth Justice officer for our client based in Lambeth. The purpose of the role is to manage a case load of youth justice cases, working innovatively with young people from diverse backgrounds and engaging them; their families and other professionals to assess, develop and deliver interventions and activities that support their personal and social skills and participation in society. The role will be directly contributing to youth justice service outcomes by creatively engaging young people who are subject to youth justice orders and interventions Key Responsibilities: * Effectively engage with young people from diverse backgrounds throughout all stages of youth justice case management, including assessments,...

Adult Social Worker – Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Surrey County Council | £38.69 per Hour | Full-Time Locum | ASAP Start Looking for your next rewarding locum opportunity in Adult Social Care? SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker with a strong background in Mental Health and/or Learning Disabilities to join Surrey County Council. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service dedicated to delivering person-centred support and improving outcomes for adults with complex needs. The Opportunity * £38.69 per hour (Umbrella) * Full-time locum role * Monday to Friday * ASAP start * Surrey County Council Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of adults with Mental Health and Learning Disability needs. * Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and person-centred support plans. * Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to safeguarding...

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Public Protection Officer for a local authority in East London. In this role, you will deliver the Offensive Weapons Act project across the borough, supporting businesses, carrying out compliance checks and working with partners to improve public protection. Duties: Deliver the Offensive Weapons Act project, including inspections and compliance checks. Develop guidance and support businesses to understand legal requirements. Work with Police, stakeholders and internal teams to improve compliance. Use intelligence to identify risks, analyse results and deliver outcomes.Qualifications and Experience: Experience in Public Protection, Trading Standards or regulatory enforcement. Experience managing compliance inspections and enforcement casework. Experience working with stakeholders, businesses and partner agencies. Experience using intelligence to analyse information and deliver outcomes.What's on offer: Salary: £45ph+ *may negotiate higher for...

We are looking to recruit an Interim Programme Lead – Children's Social Care Transformation for Surrey County Council. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-profile transformation portfolio across Children's Services, Early Help and wider strategic partnerships. Working closely with senior leaders, you will drive service redesign, financial sustainability and system-wide improvement to deliver better outcomes for children, young people and families. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to influence strategic change across the Directorate, leading complex transformation programmes while working alongside experienced senior leaders in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. With hybrid working and a long-term contract available, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact within one of the country's leading local authorities. Key responsibilities include: Lead the delivery of a high-profile Children's Services transformation...

INTERIM PROGRAMME LEAD CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE TRANSFORMATION Location: Local Authority (Hybrid Working - 2 Days Office Based) Contract: Interim / Fixed-Term Contract Until March 2027 Day Rate: £800 per day Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities ABOUT THE ROLE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Programme Lead to drive a high-profile Children's Social Care Transformation Programme within a progressive Local Authority. This Senior Leadership role will lead the design, implementation and delivery of large-scale transformation across Children's Social Care, Early Help, Corporate Parenting and Family Support Services, ensuring improved outcomes for children, young people and...

Senior Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Service Location: Southwark, London Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Service in Southwark. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to manage complex cases, complete statutory assessments and support positive outcomes for children and families. The Role You will deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work practice, completing Section 17 and Section 47 assessments, initial court work and Looked After Children processes. You will work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and colleagues to assess risk, safeguard children and develop effective plans. Key Responsibilities * Complete complex child and family assessments and safeguarding interventions. * Manage a caseload involving child protection, court and care planning processes. * Develop...

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to join one of our public sector clients. * Rate: up to £550 per day (inside IR35) * Duration: 12 months * Location: UK, remote working Public sector experience will be highly beneficial For full details regarding this Senior Python Developer role, please apply here and we'll be in touch

Looking for your next opportunity in Hospital Discharge with a local authority that understands the importance of flexibility, work-life balance, and professional support? We're recruiting experienced Hospital Discharge Social Workers to join a well-established team, supporting safe and timely discharges from hospital. With hybrid working available 3–4 days per week and flexible hours that accommodate commitments such as school runs, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What You'll Receive   Hybrid working - Work from home 3–4 days per week, with a balance of hospital and community-based working. Flexible working hours - A supportive management team that understands the importance of balancing work with personal commitments. 35-hour working week - Full-time hours designed to support a better work-life balance. Career development opportunities - Ongoing training and progression within Adult Social Care....

We are seeking Catering Assistants to support operations at Medway's Country Parks on a temporary basis during weekends and school half terms. This role is well suited to individuals who enjoy practical, hands-on work in a busy and social environment. Key responsibilities: Clearing tables and maintaining a clean, organised dining area Restocking fridges and supplies Operating the till and processing transactions Assisting with food preparation and cooking once trained Providing efficient and friendly customer serviceRequirements: Previous experience in catering or customer-facing roles is desirable but not essential A willingness to learn and follow instructions Ability to remain effective during busy periods A reliable and proactive approach to workWorking hours: Shifts typically run between 9:30am and 4:00pm. Flexibility is required, as work is mainly during weekends and school half terms. Location: Work may take place across multiple park locations. Public transport is...

Overview Interim FM lead required to manage a district council property portfolio (community buildings, public conveniences, pavilions, offices). This role will focus on FM delivery, contract compliance, and supporting a live FM re-procurement, alongside overseeing minor works projects. Key Responsibilities * Oversee day-to-day FM service delivery and contractor performance * Ensure statutory and technical compliance across the estate * Lead and support FM contract management and compliance reporting * Support FM re-procurement process (specification, tender, evaluation) * Manage minor works/projects (e.g. refurbishments, car parks, drainage) * Provide leadership to the FM/surveying team Key Requirements * Strong FM leadership experience (Head of FM / Senior FM level) * Background in Local Government / NHS / public sector estate * Proven experience in: * FM contract management * Procurement/re-procurement of FM services *...

Aatom Recruitment is looking for Coroners Officer on behalf of a Local Authority. Job Title: Coroners Officer Contract Duration: 12 Months Hours Per Week: 40 Purpose of the role: The Coroner's Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the HM Senior Coroner in their statutory duty to investigate sudden, unexplained, or violent deaths, and deaths that occur in state detention. This involves a wide range of duties, from the initial reporting of deaths to assisting with inquests, ensuring that all necessary information is gathered to determine the cause of death and contributing to public safety. Key Responsibilities: * Primary responsibility * To undertake the judicial orders of the Coroner and assist HM Senior Coroner, Area and Assistant Coroners in fulfilling their statutory duty with regards to the investigation and case management of unknown, violent, sudden, in custody or otherwise in state detention, and unnatural deaths from initial referral to the end...

The Coroner's Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the HM Senior Coroner in their statutory duty to investigate sudden, unexplained, or violent deaths, and deaths that occur in state detention. This involves a wide range of duties, from the initial reporting of deaths to assisting with inquests, ensuring that all necessary information is gathered to determine the cause of death and contributing to public safety. Key Responsibilities: Primary responsibility * To undertake the judicial orders of the Coroner and assist HM Senior Coroner, Area and Assistant Coroners in fulfilling their statutory duty with regards to the investigation and case management of unknown, violent, sudden, in custody or otherwise in state detention, and unnatural deaths from initial referral to the end of the investigation. Initial Investigation and Enquiries: * Receive reports of deaths from police, medical professionals, and members of the public. * Conduct initial enquiries to gather...

We are working with a large London Local authority looking to appoint an experienced interim HR Policy Lead to take professional ownership of its employment-policy framework. This is a specialist policy role rather than a generalist HR position. You will review the existing policy suite, identify outdated, inconsistent or higher-risk provisions and lead a structured programme of modernisation. You will manage the full policy lifecycle, including research, drafting, stakeholder engagement, trade-union consultation, governance approval, implementation and ongoing review. You will also provide authoritative advice on how policies should be interpreted and applied in complex employee-relations situations. Key responsibilities will include: • Auditing the existing HR policy suite and identifying priority areas for review • Drafting, rewriting and implementing employment policies and supporting guidance • Ensuring policies reflect current employment law, ACAS guidance and...

Westminster City Council are looking for an Interim Commercial & Property Litigation Solicitor. Minimum £422 per day. Inside IR35. Fully Remote. Information about the role: This is a specialist civil litigation and commercial property litigation role. You will run your own caseload of complex contentious matters for one of the most active and high-profile local authorities in the country - development land and telecoms disputes, commercial landlord and tenant work, dilapidations, forfeiture, breach of covenant, possession claims and contractual disputes - in the County Court, the High Court and the Property Tribunals. The work is genuinely comparable to a good commercial property litigation seat in private practice, with the difference that you have a single, engaged client, a real say in how matters are run, and cases that shape a major central London estate. Why this might suit you if you are in private practice Work from anywhere in the UK. This role is remote by default...

Service Owner - Digital Workplace & AI Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Service Owner for an initial 12-month assignment with the option to extend. Location: London | Hybrid The ideal candidate will possess an active security clearance and a proven background in Service Owner Management, complemented by the following valuable skills and experiences: Significant experience as a Service Owner or Deputy Service Owner in cloud transformation programs. A deep understanding of the GDS Service Standard, with a proven track record of successfully guiding services through the Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live phases. Expertise in owning, developing, or enhancing digital workplace, collaboration, productivity, end-user computing, knowledge management, or AI-enabled services, contributing to innovative solutions. Demonstrated strength in leading multidisciplinary teams across product management, user-centered design...