47 jobs found in Westoning

Our client Luton Borough council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Looked after children team. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton's effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need. Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council's representative. Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate...

Our client Northamptonshire's Children's trust is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Children's Safeguarding team. Job Purpose As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families in crisis. Your work will involve collaboration with various professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care. Key Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify risk, need, and vulnerability. Develop, implement, and review effective intervention and safeguarding plans to promote positive outcomes. Manage and reduce risk to children through timely safeguarding actions and care planning. Provide support, guidance, and advocacy to children and families, ensuring the child's voice remains central to...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Children – OAS Location: Hybrid Rate: £38 per hour Contract: Locum Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week in the office About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker – Safeguarding Children to join the OAS team on a locum basis. This role is suited to a confident and experienced social worker with a strong background in children's safeguarding who can hit the ground running and manage a complex workload effectively. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies to ensure that safeguarding concerns are identified and addressed appropriately, with the child's welfare and best interests at the centre of all decision-making. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families with safeguarding needs. Undertake high-quality assessments and develop effective plans to safeguard children. Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and assess risk....

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Service: City Family Support and Safeguarding Location: Fawcett House, Foster Road, Trumpington Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2/3 days in the office Rate: £39 per hour Umbrella Contract: Locum About the Role We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team within City Family Support and Safeguarding. This is a specialist role requiring candidates with previous experience working within a Family Safeguarding Teamand strong court experience. The successful candidate will be confident managing complex safeguarding cases, assessing risk and progressing cases through Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Proceedings. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory visits for Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Children in Care (CIC) cases. Manage an allocated caseload of CIN, CP and CIC cases. Manage complex cases that may progress through Public Law Outline (PLO) or Section 31 Care Proceedings. Chair CIN...

Advanced Social Worker – Children’s Social Care Colindale, London | £37.54 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced Advanced Social Worker to join a statutory Children’s Social Care service in Colindale. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled practitioner who can work autonomously with complex cases, manage higher levels of risk and support the development of less experienced social workers. Key Responsibilities * Provide high-quality social work services to children and families in complex situations. * Assess, plan, implement and review safeguarding and permanence plans. * Manage complex cases and higher levels of risk using sound professional judgement. * Work autonomously within statutory frameworks, Council policies and procedures. * Support, mentor and provide guidance to less experienced social workers. * Take a lead role in a specialist area of practice. * Deputise for the Line Manager when required. * Contribute to...

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

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Cambridgeshire County Council | £39.00 per hour Umbrella | ASAP Start | Hybrid Make a meaningful impact where it matters most — protecting children, strengthening families and creating safer futures. SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Social Worker – Family Safeguarding to join the City Family Support and Safeguarding Team at Cambridgeshire County Council. Role Details * £39.00 per hour – Umbrella * Full-time locum * Monday to Friday * ASAP start * Hybrid working – 2/3 days in the office * Location: Fawcett House, Foster Road, Trumpington About the Role You will manage a varied caseload across CIN, CP and CIC, with opportunities to work on complex cases involving PLO and Care Proceedings. Key responsibilities include: * Completing statutory visits for CIN, CP and CIC * Chairing CIN and Core Group meetings * Completing court reports, risk assessments and...

Our client Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for a Team Manager to join their MASH service. MASH Manager managers the day to day function of the service for all new referrals for children and families. They supervise Senior practitioners and Social workers and have overall responsibly for their team. They are on a duty rota to deal with all high risk children and work alongside partners to ensure the right service is initiated when needed to safeguard children. They work in line with Working together guidance and CA04. They adhere to policies and procedures and ensure that they work alongside the Early Help team managers. Main Accountabilities Service Delivery Manage the delivery of a high quality and effective service that responds to the needs of service users and their families or carers in a timely manner within statutory guidelines or service specifications. Manage the planning, allocation and review of workload so priorities are managed, shortfalls identified and...

Our client Brent Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Review team. 1) Proven experience using Mosaic case management system 2) Strong background in managing complex social care cases 3) In depth understanding of the Care Act 2014 and its statutory requirement including eligibility, assessment and care planning 4) Demonstrated ability to carry out person- centred assessments Job Purpose: As a Social Worker you will be carrying out the full spectrum of statutory responsibilities under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other related laws and policies. You will be expected to carry out your role in a strengths-based way, to a high quality, and always seeking to reflect on and continually improve your practice. You will be fully committed to working in partnership with residents, carers, communitybased organisations and other key professionals involved in enabling people to be as independent as they possibly can. You will have a comprehensive...

MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE: Children’s Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team | Haringey London Borough of Haringey | North London SW Locums is currently recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join Haringey Council’s Children’s Services – Disabled Children’s Team on a full-time locum basis. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate social worker looking to take on a rewarding role supporting children and young people with complex needs, while working with one of London’s most diverse and forward-thinking local authorities. Role Details * Position: Children’s Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team * Location: Haringey, North London * Pay: £37.52 per hour * Contract: Full-time Locum * Start Date: ASAP About the Role You will manage a varied caseload, working directly with children with disabilities and their families to achieve positive outcomes and promote independence. Your responsibilities will...

Carrington West are assisting a Oxfordshire based local authority in their search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This will be offered on an initial 6-month contract, then rolling. We are looking for a qualified Town Planner with current experience of assessing planning applications, with particular experience dealing with Major Applications Large Strategic Sites in both Urban and Rural settings and Development Consent Order applications. The successful candidate will be largely working remotely but you will be expected to undertake site visits   Key Objectives: ·To deal with a range of pre-applications, applications and appeals, in order to regulate and control built development and land use, in the light of Government and local planning policies and other material considerations, including control over the design and layout of the built environment. ·To promote and negotiate high quality design in development. ·To actively...

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Worker - Hackney | Full-Time, On-Site Caritas Futures is recruiting for a respected domestic abuse charity, looking for a compassionate Support Worker to join their Hackney team full-time, on-site. The Role: Provide frontline practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse - from risk assessment and safety planning to helping with housing, benefits and access to services. You'll work closely with police, social services and other agencies to keep clients safe and supported. What We're Looking For: Experience in domestic abuse, victim support, or similar frontline welfare work Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management Current DBS (or willing to apply) Confident, calm communicator who works well under pressure Able to work full-time, on-site in HackneyWhat You'll Get: Fast-track interviews with a dedicated recruitment consultant Wellbeing package: counselling, Headspace, weekly exercise classes The chance to...

Job Title: Dynamics Developer Location: UK-based, remote apart from day-1 to collect kit Contract: Contract Duration: 3 Month rolling contract Day Rates: £480/day Inside IR35 *** PLEASE NOTE; Power Pages is essential experience needed for this role *** Brio Digital are currently supporting a consultancy working with a central government department that currently needs a Dynamics/Power Platform Developers. You will join a central government digital transformation programme modernising public-facing services through Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions. What You'll Do Develop and configure Dynamics 365 modules to support public service workflows. Build Power Platform integrations, plugins, and custom workflows. Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Owners to refine requirements. Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with government standards. Support testing, release, and deployment processes within an agile delivery team. Contribute to...

Social Worker – Young People’s Safeguarding 📍 Location: Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough 💰 Rate: £39 per hour / £288.60 per day (Umbrella) 🏢 Working Pattern: 2–3 days per week in the office About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker – Young People’s Safeguarding to join a dedicated safeguarding team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social worker with strong safeguarding experience who is confident working directly with young people and families. Key Responsibilities The successful Social Worker will be responsible for: Managing a varied caseload involving Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Children in Care (CIC). Undertaking high-quality assessments and developing effective plans to safeguard and support young people. Carrying out purposeful direct work with young people and families. Responding to safeguarding concerns and assessing risk. Working collaboratively with families,...

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...

Refuge Worker - Domestic Abuse Services London | Full-Time | Ongoing Contract Change lives. Build futures. Be the support survivors need. Supporting women, children and families rebuilding their lives after abuse - join a respected refuge service in London, recruited through Caritas Futures. The Role: Support survivors within refuge accommodation Complete risk and needs assessments, build safety plans Work alongside police, social services and partner agencies Provide hands-on practical and emotional supportYou'll Need: Experience with vulnerable adults, families, housing, or substance misuse Solid grasp of safeguarding and risk assessment DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)Why This Role: ✓ Full training and ongoing supervision ✓ Specialist recruitment support, start to finish ✓ Wellbeing package - counselling, Headspace, weekly exercise classes ✓ Close-knit team, genuinely meaningful work Apply today - interviewing this week. Caritas Recruitment is acting...

We are seeking an experienced senior local government leader to provide strategic leadership across housing, environment and community services. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of strategic priorities, ensuring high-quality services, strong financial management and positive outcomes for residents and communities. Key responsibilities include: * Providing strategic leadership across housing, environment and community services. * Leading housing strategy, HRA business planning, housing development and regeneration. * Driving effective partnership working across health, communities, voluntary and public-sector organisations. * Overseeing community investment, grants and engagement. * Providing leadership on safeguarding, vulnerability and resident wellbeing. * Leading service transformation, performance improvement and financial sustainability. * Working effectively with elected members, partners and senior stakeholders. * Contributing...

My client in Greater London are looking to appoint a talented Head of External Relations on a Contract basis. This is a high-profile position providing strategic advice and support to the Executive Mayor and senior leadership across public policy, external relations, stakeholder engagement, communications and media. What's on offer: Salary: £500 per day (inside IR35) *negotiable based on experience *please submit your CV with the rate you require Hybrid working Contract type: contract Monday - Friday About the role: Based in Greater London (Hybrid): Provide strategic advice to the Executive Mayor and Mayor's Office on public policy, external relations, stakeholder engagement and communications Provide informed advice on emerging issues, political developments, reputational risks and opportunities Support the Mayor and senior leadership team in delivering key priorities, projects and initiatives Provide proactive and responsive media advice to the Mayor and senior officers...

My Local Government client is looking for an experience HR Business Partner/Consultant to take operational ownership of the people process for one or more directorates through the full Management of Change cycle, from consultation through matching, slotting, ring-fenced selection and redeployment to confirmed outcome, and to do so to a standard that would withstand scrutiny at an employment tribunal. This is a delivery role with genuine autonomy. The successful candidate will have experience of working with a recognised trade union in a live and contested change environment, including attending formal meetings with union representatives present. Ideally in a Local Government or Public Sector environment. Sound understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and the public sector equality duty as they apply to restructure decisions, and practical experience of equality impact monitoring. Experience of advising and holding to account managers at director and head of service level High...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding and Family Help Service About Enfield’s Family Help and Family Safeguarding Service Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, reflecting national reforms that place greater emphasis on early intervention, strengthened multi-agency working and helping children safely remain within their families wherever possible. Family Safeguarding is Enfield’s whole-system, strengths-based approach to working with children, young people and families. The model brings together Family Help, Children’s Social Care and specialist adult services, enabling practitioners to work with the whole family and address the interconnected issues that can affect children’s safety and wellbeing. This includes domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse, trauma and exploitation, supported through a coordinated and purposeful safeguarding response. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative,...