13 jobs found in Widnes

As an Interim Procurement Officer in Liverpool's public sector, you'll play a vital role in managing procurement processes to ensure the efficient delivery of goods and services. This temporary position offers the chance to directly support operational goals and contribute to smooth supply chain operations. Client Details This role is based within the public sector in the North West. Description Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including tendering and contract award. Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and policies. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs and develop strategies. Evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate terms to achieve value for money. Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues that arise. Provide advice and support on procurement best practices to colleagues. Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes.Profile...

Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team. Main Duties The provision of a purposeful, professional social work service to children in need, children subject to child protection and care proceedings and their families, including the assessment of their needs, in accordance with statutory requirements, court timetables and Departmental policies To develop professional skills in working with children and young people to understand their journey, day-to-day life and to promote their voice through direct work and recording of this To complete assessments of children and their families, utilising the Assessment Framework, other assessment tools, theory and research to underpin this. Alongside developing skills in understanding and managing risk To devise SMART plans and develop strategies of intervention with parents and carers to promote positive outcomes To work directly with service users employing a range of social work...

Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Referral and Assessment team. Main Duties The provision of a purposeful, professional social work service to appropriate clients, including a diagnosis, assessment and treatment of their needs and problems in accordance with statutory requirements and Departmental Policies To contribute to the planning and development of the Team's and the Department's Referral and Assessment Services as required and as appropriate To participate in the organisation and administration of the work of the post so that the job of providing the service gets done To provide management information to assist in the setting, implementing and monitoring of the Department's strategies and services To contribute to the allocation of the work of the Team To participate in providing a generic duty service to all office visitors To undertake Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiries, initial child and family needs assessments and...

Our client Salford Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Hospital and Intermediate Care service. 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 positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and...

Agency Social Worker – Older People Location: Crown Buildings, Wrexham Pay Rate: £33.42 per hour Umbrella Contract Type: Temporary / Agency Contract Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm Working Pattern: Hybrid – minimum 3 days office-based About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Agency Social Worker to join the Team for Older People within Wrexham County Borough Council. Based at Crown Buildings, Wrexham, this is a varied hybrid role combining office-based working, community and hospital visits, and home-based working. You will manage a caseload of older adults, working collaboratively with citizens, families, carers and partner agencies to promote independence, maximise wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes. You will also participate in the team's duty rota, supporting the management of new referrals, urgent enquiries and priority work. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of older adults, providing high-quality strengths-based...

Social Worker (Adults) – Social & Healthcare Qualified Job Reference: JAJF4131 – G9 Service Area: Adult Social Care Contract: Locum / Temporary About the Role We are seeking a qualified and experienced Adult Social Worker to support adults with care and support needs, helping individuals maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with adults, families, carers and partner agencies to assess needs, manage risk and develop appropriate care and support plans. Key Responsibilities Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews of adults with care and support needs. Develop person-centred care and support plans focused on strengths, independence and positive outcomes. Manage an allocated caseload, prioritising complex and safeguarding cases appropriately. Assess and manage risk, including responding to safeguarding concerns. Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to best-interest decision-making...

Our client Bury council is looking for a Children's Team Manager to join their Duty and Assessment team. Duty & Assessment TM - To manage the provision of field social work services to the local community by a team of social workers, ensuring that statutory requirements and departmental policies are complied with. To provide a social work service to children in need and their families including those in need of protection. CQSW, DIPSW, BA HONS SW or equivalent. 3 years post qualifying experience in a field social work setting including substantial child protection experience 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 positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency...

Project Support & Development Officer | Project Support Officer | Programme Support Officer | Project Coordinator Wales | Full-Time | Temporary | Education & Local Government | School Capital Investment Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Project Support & Development Officer to provide comprehensive support to the Access & School Places Programme Manager within an Education and Early Intervention department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Support Officer, Programme Support Officer, Project Coordinator or Project Administrator with strong organisational, analytical and communication skills to contribute to important school capital investment, education estate and school place planning projects. Working across the organisation and with a wide range of external stakeholders, you'll support the delivery of capital investment programmes, school improvement and reorganisation initiatives, data analysis and public...

Our client Blackburn with Darwen council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Children in care service. Key responsibilities To undertake all the duties in relation to assessment work and directions in relation to care proceedings for children looked after up to the conclusion of proceedings. To undertake duties relating to children looked after following the conclusion of proceedings. To undertake child and family assessments, in partnership with the child, their parents or carers and other agencies, ensuring that the child and the child's voice is central to the assessment, with appropriate consideration and analysis of risk. Together with service user and/or their parents or carers, to produce an outcome focussed SMART plan, following assessment that will meet the needs of the child, safeguard the child and promote permanence. To provide support, guidance, advice and services to families to ensure that issues of concern identified in assessments are...

Our client Shropshire council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Looked after children team. Key Responsibilities: As a Social Worker / Senior Social Worker within the Children Looked After Service, you will be responsible for: Maintaining your personal performance with the support of your Team Manager. Undertaking a range of assessments informed by direct intervention with children and families. Progressing children's care and pathway plans, by ensuring that they are accessing the right level of service at the right time. Undertaking statutory visits to children placed at home, in foster care, and within residential provisions in accordance with CLA requirements. Case management and co-ordinating a range of meetings including care planning, risk management, placement stability, PEP's, and review meetings. Providing children and families with information and advice to assist in resolving problems. Some court work relating to revocation of care orders, SGO and...

Software Developer Telford/ hybrid - 2 days per week onsite £400 per day inside ir35 6 month contract We're looking for an experienced Software Developer to join a major UK Government programme, supporting a business-critical application within a complex enterprise environment. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining software, delivering enhancements, resolving production issues, and supporting the stability of a key live service while working closely with engineering and delivery teams. Key Skills: Strong software development background VB6 / Visual Studio 6.0 VBA & ActiveX Components XML & SOAP Toolkits Team Foundation Server (TFS) Experience supporting enterprise or production-critical applications Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsDesirable: GovRules Client GovRules IDE GovRules Native LanguageThis is an excellent opportunity to join a long-running Government programme, working within a collaborative team on software that supports...

Social Worker – Children’s Safeguarding, CIC & Family Support Service: CIC, Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Services Contract: Locum Pay Rate: £28.55 per hour Umbrella Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid – mixture of office and home working Experience: Minimum 3 years’ post-qualifying experience (PQE) required DBS: A DBS check may be applicable About the Role We are seeking an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join the CIC, Children’s Safeguarding and Family Support Services team. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of children and families, undertaking assessments, managing safeguarding risks and developing effective care and support plans. You will work closely with children, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and promote children’s safety, wellbeing and stability. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families, including Children in Care (CIC)....

Our client Telford and Wrekin Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their CIC, Safeguarding, Family Support services. Job Purpose The postholder is a skilled, effective practitioner acting with autonomy in their day to day practice, managing a complex and varied caseload. In doing so the postholder will lead on complex assessments and provide evidence as necessary in court proceedings. The postholder requires in depth knowledge and skills in one or more fields of practice which have been developed through a formal post-qualifying training and development activity. Ability to work autonomously as sole or lead practitioner in their respective team or service. Established capability to integrate professional knowledge, the views of people using services and research/evaluation evidence routinely within their day to day practice. Ability to demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk while promoting...