35 jobs found in St Albans

Qualified Social Worker – Barnet – Child Protection Team Job Title: Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection Location: Barnet Rate: £38.50 per hour Linscare are currently recruiting rexperienced Qualified Social Workers to join a busy Child Protection team based in Barnet. What will your responsibilities be? This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and established team managing a varied safeguarding caseload. Previous experience within Children in Need, Child Protection, Court Work, and Care Proceedings is highly desirable. Requirements: * Qualified Social Worker * Registered with Social Work England * Experience within Family Support & Protection/Safeguarding teams * Enhanced DBS * Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits of the role: * Hybrid options * Manageable caseload * Excellent flexible work opportunities * Excellent salary of up to £38.50 per hour Qualification and Experiences To be successful in this role you must...

Role: Qualified Social - Senior Social Worker Children Looked after Team Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Social Worker on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Services . About the Role To support practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers NQSW's through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy. To continue to promote the academy and career pathways and Luton as an employer. The Senior Practitioners also support the Principle Social Worker to strive for excellence across Children Services by delivering key training's on themes drawn from audits. As a Senior Social Worker: Provide reflective supervision to explore the NQSW's practice and factors influencing their practice responses (including emotions, assumptions, power relations and the wider social context). Develop a shared understanding of the knowledge base informing their analysis and the limitations of their thinking, and use this...

Role: Family Support Worker - Family Help Team Contract: Temp Grade: L6 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Family Support Worker - Family Help Team on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Families and Education Service department. As a Family Support Worker within the Family Help service at Luton Borough Council, you will play a key role in supporting children, young people, and families to improve their wellbeing, resilience, and overall family functioning. You will work directly with families to complete holistic assessments and co-produce tailored family support plans that address identified needs. This will include regular direct work with children and families, both in the community and within service users' homes, ensuring that support is delivered in a meaningful, consistent, and relationship-based way. A key aspect of the role is managing risk appropriately and ensuring timely interventions to prevent escalation of need. Working in a multi-agency...

Power Platform Developer: We are currently seeking an experienced Power Platform Developer to join a critical project within a public service environment. The project is replacing macros in over 120 Excel workbooks with Power Automate scripts. Power Platform Developer - Role Responsibilities: Design, develop, and support solutions across the Microsoft Power Platform to remove the council's current reliance upon excel macro VBA scripts Incorporate workflows, and business processes that would enhance the functionality Document all development undertaken to ensure functionality can be maintained once adopted into service Undertake upskilling to existing system administrators to ensure the appropriate skills exist to incorporate any future amendments to the solution Requirements: Strong experience with Power Platform tools within a Microsoft 365 environment Demonstrable experience with Power Apps, particularly Power Automate. Working knowledge of other data transformation tools...

Role: Qualified Social - Senior Practitioner LAC Team Contract: Temp to Perm Pay: £40p/h Salary: £35,745 - £38,890 Plus £3,500 market supplement Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Practitioner on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Services . About the Role To support practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers NQSW's through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy. To continue to promote the academy and career pathways and Luton as an employer. The Senior Practitioners also support the Principle Social Worker to strive for excellence across Children Services by delivering key training's on themes drawn from audits. As a Senior Practitioner: Provide reflective supervision to explore the NQSW's practice and factors influencing their practice responses (including emotions, assumptions, power relations and the wider social context). Develop a shared understanding of the knowledge base...

Luton | Locum | £38.84 per hour | Hybrid Working Luton Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Looked After Children Team. This is a rewarding role focused on supporting children in care, promoting stability, and ensuring positive outcomes through effective care planning and relationship-based practice. You will manage a caseload of Looked After Children, working closely with carers, families, and partner agencies to ensure children receive the support they need to thrive and achieve permanence. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Looked After Children Undertake statutory visits and maintain meaningful relationships with children and young people Develop, implement, and review care plans and permanence plans Support children through long-term fostering, Special Guardianship, reunification, and adoption planning where appropriate Attend and contribute to Looked After Child Reviews and professional meetings Work closely with foster...

Hertfordshire – Qualified Social Workers (Children's & Adult Services) – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's or Adult Social Care Services. * Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred support plans. * Carry out safeguarding enquiries and interventions where required. * Work directly with children, young people, adults, families and carers to achieve positive outcomes. * Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. * Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and case records. * Attend multi-agency meetings, reviews and court proceedings where necessary. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education, housing and community services. * Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for service users. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local authority procedures. * Maintain accurate and...

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Deputy Manager to work with individuals with complex needs? Responsibilities of the role: * To assist the Manager in ensuring the effective, safe and profitable running of all locations * Assist with individual referrals * Provide support to all staff within the group on a 24 hour on call basis * Ability to work 2 weekends per month * Assist with management of staff Requirements: * Experience of working with people with complex needs desirable * NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 3 mandatory working toward Level 5 * Excellent communication skills * Team player * Good organisational skills * Drivers license * Must be on call one weekend per month Our client offers use of company vehicle during shifts, 28 days holiday, social events and career development/training

North London – Qualified Social Workers – Children Services – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's Services, including areas such as Safeguarding, Child Protection, Children in Need, Looked After Children, Fostering, Adoption, Assessment and Duty. * Undertake comprehensive child and family assessments. * Complete Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding investigations where required. * Develop and review outcome-focused care plans. * Carry out direct work with children, young people and families. * Prepare high-quality reports for meetings, reviews and court proceedings. * Attend court hearings and provide evidence when required. * Work closely with partner agencies including education, health and police services. * Ensure statutory visits, reviews and assessments are completed within required timescales. * Support children and families to achieve positive outcomes through effective intervention and planning. * Maintain...

One of my local government clients is seeking a Finance Administrator to support the Financial Assessment operational support team within the Resources Directorate. In this role, you will work as part of a busy operational support team, handling post, emails and documentation relating to the Financial Assessment and Income and Debt teams. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Council to enhance customer experience and improve service efficiency. You will be joining a supportive, friendly team with the opportunity for hybrid working. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong administrative skills, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities: * Handling and distributing incoming post and emails for Financial Assessment and Income and Debt teams. * Collecting, scanning, and indexing documents across various internal systems. * Providing general administrative and operational support to the wider Resources Directorate. *...

Location: Ealing (Hybrid / Office‑based - up to 5 days per week, workload dependent) 📄Contract: 3 months (🔁 strong likelihood of extension) 🚀Start Date: ASAP 🗓 Interviews: ASAP 💷 Pay Rates £20.96 per hour (PAYE) £27.33 per hour (Umbrella) 🧭 About the Role Ealing Council is seeking an experienced Parking Appeals & Processing Officer to support the Business Processing Manager in delivering a high‑performing parking administration service. This is a hands‑on, legislation‑driven role focused on parking appeals, statutory compliance, complex customer correspondence, and professional representation at London Tribunals. ✅ Post subject to safer recruitment practices - DBS required. 🔑 Key Responsibilities 🎯 Prepare and present appeal cases to London Tribunals, including evidence collation and attendance at hearings 📝 Assess and respond to PCN representations, applying discretion in line with legislation and Council policy 💻 Update PCN and permit cases on parking systems;...

Waltham Forest | Locum | £39.04 per hour | ASAP Start | Hybrid Working Waltham Forest Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment Team. This is a frontline role focused on completing timely assessments, managing safeguarding concerns, and ensuring children and families receive the right support at the earliest opportunity. You will work within a fast-paced service, undertaking assessments and progressing plans that safeguard children and promote positive outcomes through effective multi-agency working and relationship-based practice. ASAP Start Available In this role, you will: Undertake Child and Family Assessments Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries and investigations Manage Child in Need and Child Protection cases during the assessment stage Assess risk and develop outcome-focused plans for children and families Undertake direct work with children to understand their lived experiences and wishes Lead and participate in...

Hammersmith & Fulham | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Hammersmith & Fulham Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment Team. This is a fast-paced frontline role focused on completing high-quality assessments, managing safeguarding concerns, and ensuring children and families receive timely and effective interventions. You will work with children and families from the point of referral, undertaking assessments and progressing plans to safeguard children and improve outcomes through relationship-based practice. In this role, you will: Undertake Child and Family Assessments Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries and investigations Manage Child in Need and Child Protection cases during the assessment phase Assess risk and develop outcome-focused plans for children and families Undertake direct work with children to understand their lived experiences and needs Lead and participate in strategy discussions, core...

4Recruitment Services are seeking an experienced Pensions Advisor to work for a council based in West London. You will support the day-to-day operation of our  clients Pension Service and help ensure the accurate administration of pension benefits for scheme members and employers. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Support the management and monitoring of pension administration services and performance standards. Calculate and verify redundancy payments, retirement benefits, pensionable remuneration, transfers, and other pension-related payments. Ensure accurate maintenance of pension records by providing and checking member data and liaising with pension administrators. Monitor and reconcile employee and employer pension contributions, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Support the onboarding of new employers and admitted bodies into the Pension Fund. Check pension payroll data, including new pensioners, beneficiary payments, deaths, and pension adjustments. Provide...

Hackney | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Hackney Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Family Help Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative service that brings together early intervention, safeguarding, and family support to deliver effective, relationship-based practice for children and families. You will work with families across the continuum of need, providing intensive support, managing risk, and helping to create sustainable change that improves outcomes for children and young people. In this role, you will: Manage a complex caseload of children and families requiring support and intervention Undertake Child and Family Assessments and statutory assessments where required Manage Child in Need and Child Protection plans Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries and investigations Work directly with children and families to build strengths and reduce risk Develop and implement outcome-focused...

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 &...

Social Worker – Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team Location: Colindale, London Rate: £32.20 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum We are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a busy Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team in Colindale. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary setting, supporting adults through safe and effective hospital discharge pathways while promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning. * Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and safeguarding enquiries. * Manage a varied caseload within a hospital discharge setting. * Work collaboratively with health professionals, community services, and partner agencies. * Develop strengths-based, person-centred care plans to support adults and carers. Requirements * Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. * Experience within Adult...

Central London – Qualified Social Workers (Children's & Adult Services) – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's or Adult Social Care Services. * Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred support plans. * Carry out safeguarding enquiries and interventions where required. * Work directly with children, young people, adults, families and carers to achieve positive outcomes. * Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. * Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and case records. * Attend multi-agency meetings, reviews and court proceedings where necessary. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education, housing and community services. * Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for service users. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local authority procedures. * Maintain accurate and...

Senior Commercial Manager London 2-month Contract £500 per day - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager on a 2 month contract in London. You will be ensuring requirements are captured that will meet operational needs, market place capability and deliver best value for money The Role: Effective and well tested negotiation skills within a commercial environment with a good understanding of commercial priorities and the realities. Ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders and build relationship across complex disciplines. Strategic approach to fostering effective supplier relationships through efficient planning, development and management. Understanding of central government or public sector commercial and procurement management and reporting. Management of projects and finance management. Significant post-qualification experience in a commercial and procurement manager role. Management and use of ERP systems. Understanding...

Team Manager – Children's Social Care Location: Lambeth, London Rate: £45.20 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum We are seeking an experienced Team Manager to join a busy Children's Social Care service in Lambeth. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident leader with a strong background in safeguarding and children's services to manage and support a team of Social Workers and Personal Advisors. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a frontline Children's Social Care team, ensuring high-quality practice, effective safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children and families. You will provide supervision, oversee caseloads, monitor performance, and work closely with partner agencies to deliver an effective and responsive service. Key Responsibilities * Lead, supervise, and support a team of Social Workers and Personal Advisors. * Manage team performance, workload allocation, and service delivery. * Ensure statutory duties and...