14 legal jobs found

Long-Term Contract | Supportive Safeguarding Service | Capped Caseload | Court Work Included | Flexible, Yorkshire If you are an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker who undertakes court work and is looking for a long-term contract within a well-supported children's service, this opportunity offers stability, flexibility, and manageable caseloads. Based in Yorkshire, the role provides the chance to work within a committed safeguarding team while benefiting from a flexible approach to hybrid working. You will work within a well-structured safeguarding service where court work forms a key part of the role. Managers are experienced, approachable, and focused on enabling high-quality practice, giving social workers the support needed to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. Package & Benefits £37 per hour. Long-term contract offering stability and continuity. Capped safeguarding caseload including court work. Flexible working with a balanced approach to...

Childrens Social Worker – Child Protection Team Plymouth Council Up to £45 per Hour + £150 Weekly Accommodation Allowance 37 Hours Per Week | Hybrid Working | Minimum 3 Days On Site Plymouth Council is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Childrens Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team, with a highly competitive rate of up to £45 per hour alongside a £150 weekly accommodation allowance. Opportunities at this pay level within Childrens Services are limited, making this a fantastic role for experienced practitioners looking for both strong financial reward and a supportive working environment. This is a frontline Child Protection position suited to confident social workers with solid safeguarding experience and a strong background in court and care proceedings. What’s on Offer Up to £45 per hour Additional £150 weekly accommodation allowance 37 hours per week Hybrid working model Minimum 3 days per week on site Supportive management team...

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;...

Ready for your next high-impact role in frontline Children's Services? My Client is looking for a confident, experienced Children's Assessment Social Worker who can hit the ground running, manage complex risk, and deliver sharp, child-focused assessments from day one. This is a standout opportunity for a strong practitioner who wants excellent pay, clear working patterns, and extra weekly support with travel and accommodation. Why this role stands out £42 per hour £100 per week travel and accommodation payment Payment confirmed for new and existing agency placements until 31 August 2026 Available to workers who live more than 50 miles from Swindon Join a fast-paced Assessment Team where experienced social workers are trusted to work with autonomy and make a genuine difference Working pattern This role offers a structured hybrid model with a clear office requirement: Duty week: 5 days in the office Duty week is every 5 weeks Non-duty weeks: 3 days in the office What you'll be...

Barnet | Locum | £38.50 per hour | Hybrid Working Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Long Term Team. This is a rewarding frontline role focused on supporting children and families through sustained intervention, safeguarding planning, and relationship-based practice to achieve positive long-term outcomes. You will manage a complex caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, and court proceedings, while supporting less experienced colleagues and contributing to high standards of practice across the team. Working Pattern: 2–3 days per week in the office Hybrid working arrangement In this role, you will: Manage a complex long-term caseload of children and families Hold Child in Need and Child Protection cases Undertake care proceedings and court-related work where required Develop and review outcome-focused care and safeguarding plans Undertake statutory visits and direct work with children and families...

Qualified Social Worker – Children We Care For TeamLocation: Chichester, West Sussex Rate: £38 per hour (£42 inclusive of holiday pay for Advanced Social Worker level candidates) Contract: Locum/Agency Make a Lasting Difference to Children in CareAre you an experienced Qualified Social Worker looking for your next rewarding opportunity? West Sussex County Council is seeking a passionate and committed social worker to join its Children We Care For Team in Chichester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a service that is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people in care. You'll be part of a supportive team environment, managing meaningful relationships with children while helping them achieve stability, safety, and positive futures. About the RoleAs a Social Worker within the Children We Care For Team, you will work with children and young people who are looked after by the local authority, ensuring their needs are met and their...

Senior Revenues & Contracts Officer (Local Taxation) Location: Remote Contract: 43 Weeks Rate: PAYE: £164.59 per day / Umbrella: £216.39 per day IR35: Inside IR35 Start Date: Mid-June 2026 Hours: 35 per week We are currently supporting a large London local authority with the appointment of an experienced Senior Revenues & Contracts Officer to join their Revenues & Benefits function on a long-term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a revenues professional with strong experience across Council Tax and Business Rates administration, contract/performance management, and local taxation legislation. Key Responsibilities * Supporting the management and performance monitoring of the Revenues Service provider * Ensuring maximisation of Council Tax and Business Rates collection performance * Reviewing and authorising Council Tax refunds and carrying out quality assurance checks * Handling disputes, complaints, FOIs, Ombudsman enquiries and member...

Job Description: Social Worker - Looked After Children Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker specializing in Looked After Children to join our diverse team. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child and family is treated with respect and equity. You will play a pivotal role in supporting children who are in care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. Responsibilities Conduct thorough assessments of children?s needs, including those involved in unauthorised absence situations. Develop, implement, and review care plans tailored to each child's unique circumstances. Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to promote positive outcomes. Advocate for the rights and needs of Looked After Children, ensuring their voices are heard. Monitor and respond to unauthorised absences promptly, implementing strategies to reduce risk. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential...

Our client Oxfordshire county council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Childrens Family Solutions Plus team. Job Purpose To provide professional social work to a caseload of children, young people, and families, appropriate to experience and capabilities, ensuring their views are heard. To ensure the highest of professional standards and good overall knowledge of relevant law, legislation, and practice in line with the values and principles of FSP. To ensure provision of good quality services which integrate government and local guidance and initiatives including, Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Working Together, local Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures, and the DoH, Assessment Framework 2000. Job responsibilities To provide an efficient and effective service to children, young people, and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed, and that relevant interventions are...

Our client Oxfordshire county council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Childrens Blackbird Leys Team 1&2. Job Description In our Children, Education, & Families directorate, we're committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. We've been consistently rated as "good" by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! We're a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with - including successful operation of our transformational model Family Solutions Plus (FSP). About the Role You will manage a caseload tailored to your experience,...

Our client Oxfordshire county council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Childrens Family Solutions West Team 2. Job Purpose To provide professional social work to a caseload of children, young people, and families, appropriate to experience and capabilities, ensuring their views are heard. To ensure the highest of professional standards and good overall knowledge of relevant law, legislation, and practice in line with the values and principles of FSP. To ensure provision of good quality services which integrate government and local guidance and initiatives including, Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Working Together, local Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures, and the DoH, Assessment Framework 2000. Job responsibilities To provide an efficient and effective service to children, young people, and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed, and that relevant interventions are...

Commissioning Officer – Adult Social Care Location: Northampton (2 days on-site, 3 remote) Contract: 3 Months+ Hours: 37 per week Rate: £24.63 Umbrella per hour (£18.00 PAYE) We are recruiting for a Commissioning Officer to join the Adult Social Care team on an initial 3-month contract. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with 2 days per week on-site in Northampton and 3 days remote. Key responsibilities include: Collection, monitoring and analysis of performance-related data Producing reports and interpreting complex data sets Managing relationships with adult social care providers Supporting financial, procurement and legal commissioning activities Delivering engagement activities with internal and external stakeholders Conducting benchmarking exercises and market research Preparing written reports, business cases and proposals in line with commissioning requirements The successful candidate will have experience within commissioning, adult social care, local...

Social Worker – Assessment and Support Team | Blackpool Council | £39 per hour Sheldon Phillips are currently working with Blackpool Children’s Services to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their Assessment and Support Team on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner looking to work within a fast-paced frontline service supporting children and families through Child in Need, Child Protection, and court proceedings work. The team works closely with partner agencies to deliver timely assessments and robust interventions that improve outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. Role Overview As part of the Assessment and Support Team, you will manage a varied caseload involving Children in Need, Child Protection, PLO, and care proceedings work. You will complete assessments, undertake direct work with children and families, and develop plans that reduce risk and promote positive long-term outcomes. The service requires confident...

Lambeth | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join Child Assessment Team 2. This is a frontline statutory role focused on safeguarding children, completing high-quality assessments, and delivering effective interventions for children and families. The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload within a fast-paced assessment service, working closely with multi-agency partners to ensure children receive timely and effective support. Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office Hybrid working arrangement In this role, you will: Manage a complex caseload of children and families Undertake Child and Family Assessments Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries Lead Child Protection investigations and safeguarding interventions Prepare reports and applications for court proceedings Develop and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans Work collaboratively...