23 jobs found in Sandiacre

Role Purpose To provide professional quantity surveying services across a range of construction and maintenance projects within a local authority environment. The postholder will support effective financial management of projects, ensure compliance with procurement regulations, and administer contracts under JCT forms. Key Responsibilities Manage and control project costs from feasibility through to final account. Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for capital and revenue projects. Administer construction contracts, primarily under JCT forms of contract. Prepare and manage tender documentation in accordance with public sector procurement regulations and internal procedures. Evaluate tenders and contribute to contract award recommendations. Monitor contractor performance, valuations, variations, and final accounts. Provide commercial and contractual advice to project managers and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, standing...

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with client-side expertise in social housing to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing commercial and contractual management across a portfolio of housing projects, ensuring value for money, robust cost control, and compliance with regulatory and funding requirements. You will act as the commercial lead from project inception through to completion, working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective housing outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide full commercial and cost management services on social housing projects from feasibility to final account Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts Procure and manage consultants and contractors in line with organisational and public sector procurement frameworks Assess contractor applications for payment and manage variations and change control...

Assessment Social Worker Leicestershire County Council Up to £37 per hour The Role Leicestershire County Council is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Level 3 Social Worker to join our fast-paced Front Door Assessment Team. We are looking for a practitioner who is passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families. As a Social Worker, you will handle complex cases, providing expert assessment and intervention while maintaining a high standard of professional practice. Key Responsibilities * Conducting comprehensive and timely Single Assessments. * Managing a complex caseload involving Child Protection (CP) and Children in Need (CIN). * Representing the local authority in Court proceedings, including writing high-quality reports and providing oral evidence. * Working within a multidisciplinary environment to determine levels of support. * Section 47 investigations and attending CP conferences. Requirements To be successful...

Our client, Leicester City Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Looked after childrens team Would they like someone with LAC-specific experience or could they come from another team such as CP or Assessment? Specific LAC experienced desired, but would consider someone with a background in CP / Assessment who has some LAC experience. Working arrangements - how much office time is expected? Generally two days a week as a target to build relationships with team, subject to the visits and meetings. Approx. caseload numbers 20 Would they consider someone who could offer condensed or PT hours? Would consider condensed hours Parking arrangements - with it being the city centre is there a supplement or discount available? Nearby city centre parking available which is reimbursed. Reason for the role and how long is it likely to last? To fill vacant post, 6 months+ likely Can you please confirm the range covered by the team and anything specific we need to know about...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker for Children In Need (CIN Team)with Leicester City Council. If you have experience in court work and child protection, and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this could be the perfect role for you! Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Children In Need (CIN Team) Pay Rate: £38 per hour Location: 93 Charles Street, Halford Street, Leicester, LE1 1FQ, United Kingdom Working Hours: Monday to Thursday - 8:30am to 5:00pm | Friday - 8:30am to 4:30pm (with the possibility of out-of-hours or duty tasks as required) Hybrid Working: On-site Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with flexibility to work additional days as agreed with the Team Manager. About the Role: Leicester City Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Children In Need (CIN) Team. This is an exciting opportunity for social workers who have strong...

Join Us as a Telephone Interviewer! Flexible Evening Hours! Are you a fantastic communicator with a passion for making a difference in your community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a leading public service organisation, is on the lookout for a dedicated Telephone Interviewer to assist in gathering valuable public feedback for Leicestershire Police. Your efforts will help drive significant service improvements and enhance community engagement. Key Details: Position: Telephone Interviewer Location: Leicestershire Police Force HQ, Enderby - onsite Hours: 12 hours per week (Flexible evening shifts from 6pm to 9pm, Monday to Thursday) Hourly Rate: £13.08 For this position and due to the nature of the calls you will be handling you must be over the age of 18. You must also live within the Leicester area so that you can get to site. What You'll Do: As a Telephone Interviewer, you will: Conduct friendly, structured telephone interviews with members of...

Locum Children’s Social Worker Child Protection / Safeguarding Team Warwickshire County Council £33.30 per hour (in line with the West Midlands Memorandum of Understanding) Warwickshire County Council are seeking experienced and dedicated Locum Children’s Social Workers to join the Child Protection and Safeguarding Teams. They are committed to delivering high-quality services that put children, young people and families at the heart of everything they do and they require a locum to help the team at this critical time of young people going back to school. Manage a caseload of children subject to child protection plans, children in need and those who are looked after. Undertake assessments and statutory visits in line with national and local safeguarding procedures. Develop and implement robust care plans in partnership with children, families and multi-agency professionals. Prepare high-quality reports and present evidence in court proceedings where required. Contribute to child...

Belmont Recruitment is currently working in partnership with Staffordshire Council to recruit a compassionate and dedicated Family Time Worker. This is initially a 3 month temporary contract working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Key Responsibilities * Supporting and supervising family time sessions between children and their birth families * Helping children understand their birth identity in a safe, supportive way * Building and maintaining professional relationships whilst managing complex family dynamics and behaviours * Supporting children to and from school and family time visits where necessary * Working flexibly to meet the needs of families, including early starts, late finishes, evenings, and occasional weekends * Keeping clear, accurate, and detailed session records in line with recording policies * Working collaboratively with social workers, carers, schools, and partner agencies Essential...

Youth Justice Service Team Manager Rotherham     £40ph Full Time The post holder will carry out the day-to-day management, development, and delivery of a multi-agency Youth Justice Service (YJS). Provide effective leadership, management, and direction to the designated YJS team including: Monitoring standards and service delivery Ensuring that the YJS risk management meetings are utilised effectively to identify children and risk of harm through the youth justice system and that robust plans are in place Children have individual intervention plans and victim profiles which address risk, needs and vulnerabilities Safeguards and external controls is effectively managed to protect the public and safeguard children by working with police colleagues and across the partnership Requirements Qualified Social Worker (Degree/Diploma in Social Work). Registration with Social Work England. To find out more information please contact (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe...

Family Practitioner Children’s Services – Staffordshire County Council Our Vision A county where big ambitions, great connections and greener living give everyone the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy. Our Outcomes Everyone in Staffordshire will: Have access to more good jobs and share the benefit of economic growth Be healthier and more independent for longer Feel safer, happier and more supported in their community Our Values Our People Strategy is centred on what matters most to our communities and our workforce: Ambitious – We are ambitious for our communities and citizens Courageous – We recognise challenges and make brave decisions Empowering – We support our people to do their jobs well and grow About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Family Practitioner to work restoratively with children, young people and families, offering high support and high challenge to help stabilise family life and prevent family breakdown. You will work as part of a...

Social Worker / Senior Practitioner Location: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire Working Hours: Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £24.39 - £33.30 per hour (depending on experience) Start Date: ASAP Staffordshire County Council is currently recruiting experienced Social Workers, Senior Social Workers, and Senior/Advanced Practitioners to join the East Staffs Duty Hub on an agency basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-regarded local authority that places a strong emphasis on quality practice, professional development, and positive outcomes for children and families. About the Team Team: East Staffs Duty Hub Team size: 11 Location: Office-based in Burton-on-Trent Parking: Free parking available at the rear of the office Working pattern: Hybrid working - a balance of home and office-based work Key Responsibilities Arranging and chairing strategy meetings Completing Section 47 enquiries Undertaking initial visits Completing Section 47 and Section 17 Child and...

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services Lincolnshire County Council Holmeleigh, Foundry Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN96AQ Lincolnshire County Council is currently recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a fast-paced safeguarding team. Pay rates: £22.20 per hour (PAYE, exclusive of holiday pay) £29.98 per hour (PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay)The Role You will be responsible for undertaking statutory duties where safeguarding concerns have been identified. This includes completing Child and Family Assessments, working directly with children and their families, and collaborating closely with partner agencies to ensure children are supported and kept safe. Key Responsibilities Completing Child and Family Assessments Managing cases within Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) frameworks Undertaking safeguarding enquiries and direct work with families Working in partnership with multi-agency professionals Managing private and public law...

About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker to join its Children's Safeguarding service on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is confident in managing complex cases and committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Responsibilities Hold and manage a varied and complex caseload in line with statutory requirements. Undertake high‑quality assessments, direct work, and intervention planning to safeguard children at risk of harm. Lead on child protection processes, including Section 47 enquiries, Initial Child Protection Conferences, and Child in Need planning. Produce timely, evidence‑based reports for court proceedings and multi‑agency meetings. Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies, schools, health services, and other professionals to promote children's safety and wellbeing. Provide professional guidance, support, and mentoring to less experienced...

Senior Practitioner – Safeguarding & Family Support (Children 0-18) Walsall Council £33.50 per hour This role involves leading high-level safeguarding interventions and providing expert support to families with children aged 0-18. You will manage complex cases, mentor staff, and ensure statutory requirements are met to provide a safe environment for Walsall’s most vulnerable young people. Key Responsibilities * Provide professional, comprehensive casework for a caseload of children and young people. * Lead on complex safeguarding investigations, ensuring all conclusions are evidenced and action plans are realistic. * Prepare and submit expert written reports, including statements and care plans for court proceedings. * Proactively work in partnership with external agencies, parents, and carers. * Attend conferences, reviews, and court hearings, presenting the Council’s plans with professionalism. Team Leadership & Development * Provide guidance and...

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Childrens Safeguarding Team Location: West Midlands Rate: £42 Contract: Temporary, 6 months Candidates will require 3 years Perm experience with an English Local Authority What will your responsibilities be? You will manage a diverse caseload of children, addressing Child Protection, Child in Need, and occasionally, Children within Proceedings. The level of involvement in proceedings can be discussed. Your responsibilities will include attending Section 47 enquiries, completing Single Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments. You will collaborate with various professionals and agencies, such as the Police and Education Services, to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will undertake work under the Public Law Outline (PLO) and prepare comprehensive Court reports and assessments. Benefits of the role: Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities Manageable caseload Excellent rate of pay...

Head of Customer Services ⭐ Core Purpose of the Role * Lead the council’s customer service strategy, ensuring residents receive a high‑quality, consistent experience across all channels. * Oversee customer contact centres, digital access, complaints handling, executive correspondence, and service improvement functions. * Drive digital transformation and channel shift to improve efficiency and accessibility. * Build a strong customer‑focused culture across the organisation. Operational Management * Manage the corporate contact centre and customer service teams (often 20–120 staff depending on council size). * Ensure efficient handling of enquiries, complaints, and correspondence. * Oversee performance management, KPIs, and service standards. Essential Requirements * Significant experience working within a UK local authority in a senior customer service, customer experience, or customer access role. *...

Our client, City of Doncaster Council is looking for a social worker for their North Help and Protection team This is a busy long term area team which supports children under child in need, child protection, within care proceedings up until plans of permanence are agreed. Experience in working within care proceedings, writing court reports and assessment writing skills are required North Help and protection is based in Adwick leisure centre with access to free parking. This will be hybrid working with the option to work at home Monday/Tuesday and mandatory office days being Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There are good training opportunities including mandatory training such as Graded Care profile and Restorative practice. There is robust supervision policy in place both personal and case supervision (monthly) with access to informal team manager and Advanced practitioner support daily Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced...

Our client, City of Doncaster Council, is looking for an experienced social worker is required in North Help and Protection team. This is a busy long term area team which supports children under child in need, child protection, within care proceedings up until plans of permanence are agreed. Experience in working within care proceedings, writing court reports and assessment writing skills are required North Help and protection is based in Adwick leisure centre with access to free parking. This will be hybrid working with the option to work at home Monday/Tuesday and mandatory office days being Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum...

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...

Adolescent Safeguarding Social Worker Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council £41 per hour Make a difference where it truly matters. Dudley Children’s Social Care is recruiting passionate Adolescent Safeguarding Social Workers to join its dynamic and ambitious service, supporting young people aged 13+ who are at risk of exploitation and extra-familial harm. 💡 Why Dudley? Dudley has embedded the Hertfordshire Family Safeguarding Model across its social work teams — a strengths-based, whole-family approach that brings together co-located, multi-disciplinary partners to work intensively with families. The aim? Reduce risk, keep families together, and prevent children entering care or child protection planning wherever possible. Practice in Dudley is restorative at its core, using Motivational Interviewing to create meaningful, sustainable change while recognising the strengths of children, families, and their wider networks. 👥 About the Service The Adolescent Safeguarding Service...