104 jobs found in Southend-on-Sea

Housing Advice Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Domestic Abuse Social Care Service in Kent. £27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother. Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the risks associated with that. Supporting key customers to set...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team within the Social Care industry in Havering. Responsibilities include: Producing Court Reports Attending LAC Reviews, Case conferences and Child Protection meetings Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core AssessmentsExperience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s Safeguarding Social Work team within the UK. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 3 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Tier 1 Agency Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly paymentTo discuss this Qualified Social Worker – Safeguarding role, or...

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 Senior Social Worker to join the Children In Care Team Covering Dartford, Swanley and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children In Care. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of complex cases involving high levels of risk and needs to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively.. Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those undertaking...

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 Senior Social Worker to join the Children In Care Team Covering Kings Hill, West Malling and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children In Care. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of complex cases involving high levels of risk and needs to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively.. Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Children Protection Team within the Social Care industry in Bexley. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. The Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection vacancy in Bexley will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.   Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments LAC Reviews Giving Evidence Managing a varied caseload Court Reports Section 47'sTo be successful: For this role you will need to be a Qualified Social Worker with a HCPC Registration and educated to Degree Level. Candidates will need to have an excellent knowledge of therapeutic approaches, relevant legislation, national policy and initiatives and experience working with Children and Families. You will also need to have the Eligibility to Work in the UK with previous experience...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children's Team within the Social Care industry in Bexley. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children vacancy in Bexley will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.   Responsibilities include: Pathway Planning Attending Adoption Panels Standard Case Management LAC Reviews Section 20 care orders Attending Court Court Reports  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children Team within the UK Social Care industry.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own...

Female Waking Night Support Worker Location:             Ilford Essex    Rate:               £13.03 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 30hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role. ‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’ At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs. We are recruiting Wake Night Support Workers to join our service in Ilford, Essex , supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! About the Service – High Road...

Job Title: Category Manager Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella) Contract: 6-month ongoing contract Location: South East London Overview We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join a forward-thinking local authority, supporting the delivery of high-value, complex procurement activity. This is a great opportunity for a senior commercial professional to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and delivering both value for money and social value outcomes. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Category Lead, you will be responsible for: Providing senior-level commercial advice to support the Council in achieving its corporate objectives. Working in partnership with internal departments as a strategic adviser on complex, high-risk, and high-value procurement activities. Leading and managing procurement projects of significant complexity, ensuring delivery of best value and social value outcomes. Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and constructive...

To work in partnership with local communities, stakeholders and with statutory agencies to deliver an innovative, person-centred resettlement programme in Ashford for all individuals supported through Government resettlement and relocation schemes. To provide support and advice to refugees and other resettled groups to enable them to access appropriate services, live independently and successfully integrate into the wider community. To actively promote community cohesion across communities. Attending meetings, training days, and conferences, wherever relevant, with partner agencies to ensure the quality of support given is maintained and improved. To work with internal and external partners to secure suitable and affordable accommodation in the private rented sector. Working with Housing Management/Landlord to carry out inspections and/or report any issues with any of properties. This requires a high standard of written and verbal communication with partner agencies at all...

Temporary Contract * Kent Intake Unit * PM Shift 13:30 to 22:00 * Non-Caseholding * Supportive Team * £42p/h Connect2Kent are recruiting a Locum Social Worker to join Kent County Council's Unaccompanied Minors (UASC) Social Work Team, supporting newly arrived unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children as they enter the UK through Dover and transition into care. This is a unique, meaningful role where you'll be the first point of contact for some of the most vulnerable young people arriving in the country - with strong supervision, structured development, and a supportive team. About the Role You'll act as a first responder for UASC arrivals at Dover and/or manage a caseload of newly arrived unaccompanied minors who become Children in Care. Your work will involve assessment, planning, intervention and ongoing support, ensuring each young person receives safe, appropriate care. This role is aligned with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF) and is suitable for practitioners...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker Family Help within the Social Care industry in Newham. Responsibilities include: Working within the families first social work team dealing with all aspects of case management working with CIN, Children’s and Families and Safeguarding Contacting or visiting people who require assessments or reviews either for their current services or because of safeguarding issues Completing Single Assessments Experience of Section 47 investigations Working with families up to the point of the Public Law Outline and some Court Work Prioritising work according to need Managing an extensive amount of varying service user cases ensuring each is appropriately prioritised and dealt with in an efficient and timely mannerExperience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s Safeguarding Social Work team within the UK. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum...

Summer-Browning Associates is building a talent pool of experienced Commercial, Procurement and Contract Management professionals for upcoming Resource Augmentation opportunities across the public sector. We're keen to hear from professionals at who have worked as interims in roles equivalent to civil service grades (HEO, SEO and Grade 7+) for a range of exciting commercial assignments. Contract Details: Location: Primarily London / Hybrid Contract: 6-12 months with extension potential Rates: £400-£750 per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC clearance is highly desirableWe're looking for experience across: Commercial Management Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Contract & Supplier Management Category Management Commercial Delivery Commercial Assurance & Governance Commercial Data, Spend & Performance Analysis Grants & Funding Commercials Procurement Transformation & Capability Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)Categories include: Digital,...

Job Role: Commercial Lead Contract Type: Interim Full Time Contract Length: 3-6 months Location: Flexible - On-site 2 days a week initially. Day Rate: from £450/day Sector: Public Sector A public sector organisation is looking for an experienced Cyber Commercial Specialist to support a pipeline of upcoming tenders valued from low value up to £20m.This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of end-to-end tender delivery, working closely with senior stakeholders across cyber, IT, and programme teams. Your new role Lead and deliver complex tenders within the digital category. Manage stakeholder engagement across technical and non-technical teams Develop tender documentation, sourcing strategies, and evaluation processes Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations Drive commercial outcomes and value for money What you'll need to succeed Proficient skill in using CCS frameworks preference in the digital space Proficient commercial skills and knowledge...

My client is looking for a number of experienced Lead Gardner/Drivers to operate in Enfield, for a beautiful large public park. The role is temporary and the client is looking for previous exp in park management, gardening or landscape gardening. Ideally you will know how to use a ride on mower, operate a strimmer and leaf blower and have worked with hedge cutters in the past. The ability to identify plants is a must as we move into spring as plants that are starting to emerge can look very similar to weeds. You will need your own steel toe capped boots, be punctual, diligent, hard working and very much a team player. You will be able to identify your relevant experience with work references and demonstrate those abilities on the first day of induction. The role is temporary with an option to go permanent if you prove yourself to be hardworking and adding value to the existing Parks Maintenance team. Hours are 7.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 3pm on a Friday with...

We're looking for an Assistant Contract Manager for a public sector organisation based in Birmingham or London (hybrid) on an initial 9 month contract, paying up to £450 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35). This is a hybrid role with an expectation to attend the office three days per week. The successful Assistant Contract Manager will manage a portfolio of corporate contracts across the full lifecycle, from mobilisation and transition through to exit. They'll monitor supplier performance and compliance, support commercial decision-making, manage change requests through governance processes, and liaise with stakeholders on spend, progress and performance reporting. They'll also be expected to negotiate commercial agreements with third parties and proactively identify and mitigate contract risks. You will need proven experience working with the following: - Corporate contract management and administration - Contract change request processes and governance structures - Supplier and...

We're looking for a Casework Team Leader for a public sector organisation based in London (hybrid) on an initial contract to March 2027, paying up to £350 per day (Inside IR35, Umbrella). There is an expectation to attend the office in London 1 to 3 days per week, as required by business needs. The successful Casework Team Leader will lead a small casework function within a fast-paced, policy-led operational delivery environment, applying government policy to make sound, evidence-based decisions on a varied caseload. You will mentor and support colleagues, promoting their welfare and wellbeing, while collaborating confidently with stakeholders and partner teams to drive forward departmental priorities. Although this role carries no formal line management accountability, you will play an active coaching role within the team. You will need proven experience working with the following: Evidence-based decision making in a high-pace operational delivery environment Working in or...

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 &...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Strategic Workforce Planning professional to join a high-profile government organisation undergoing significant transformation. Working within the People function, you will lead workforce planning activity, workforce analytics and organisational improvement initiatives, helping the organisation build future capability and make evidence-based workforce decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of strategic workforce planning activities and frameworks. Analyse workforce data, trends and risks to provide actionable insights for senior leaders. Develop workforce dashboards, reports and intelligence products to support decision-making. Support organisational change, transformation and workforce strategy initiatives. Drive process improvement, innovation and digitisation across People services. Facilitate workforce planning workshops and engage with senior stakeholders across the organisation. Prepare...

Parliamentary and Complaints Caseworker Team: Strategy, Policy and Engagement ((url removed) One Login & Wallet) Duration: 6 Months Contract Location: Hybrid / Government Office Location (London, Manchester or Bristol) Rate: £350 per day inside IR35 The Role We are seeking an experienced Parliamentary and Complaints Caseworker to lead the management of complex casework, complaints, and high-profile operational issues within the (url removed) One Login and Wallet programme. This role will play a key part in ensuring users receive effective support, issues are investigated thoroughly, and lessons learned are translated into service improvements. The successful candidate will work across multidisciplinary teams, government departments, and external stakeholders to resolve complex problems and improve user outcomes. Key Responsibilities As a Parliamentary and Complaints Caseworker, you will: Lead and operate a centralised complex casework service, establishing effective...

Contracts Manager - UK Government Contract roles (Apply online only)/day - Inside IR35 (hiring across different seniority levels) Hybrid London & Birmingham 6 months initially Details need to remain vague at this point, due to the nature of the assignment, however some requirements that are central to the role: Governance, Assurance & Compliance Strategy Development Project Management & Planning Estimating & Cost Planning Procurement UCR/PCR Application Bespoke Third Party Agreements Contract Management & Administration Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Cost Control Risk & Value Management Supply Chain Management Call me, Alex Manea, at NonStop Recruitment now for a confidential conversation. Contact me on (email address removed) or (phone number removed), please send your CV in word format OR if this does not sound like the opportunity for you, but you are a professional working across the Public Sector, please feel free to get in touch, to see...