15 office manager jobs found

Lambeth | Locum | £45.20 per hour | Hybrid Working Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to join their Children’s Services. This is a leadership role focused on delivering high-quality social work practice, safeguarding children, and supporting frontline teams within a fast-paced statutory environment. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operational running of the team, ensuring children receive effective and timely interventions while maintaining high practice standards across the service. Working Pattern: 5 days in the office every other week Hybrid working arrangement In this role, you will: Lead and manage a team of Social Workers within Children’s Services Oversee safeguarding practice and ensure statutory responsibilities are met Allocate and monitor workloads to ensure effective service delivery Provide regular reflective supervision and performance management Support staff development, mentoring, and professional practice...

Assistant Team Manager – Children’s Services Hampshire Council | Rushmoor | Full-Time Locum £42.00 per hour | Hybrid Working | Immediate Start Hampshire County Council is urgently seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager to join its Children’s Services team in Rushmoor on a full-time locum basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK’s most highly regarded local authorities, recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services, supporting frontline staff, and driving positive outcomes for children and families. This hybrid role offers flexibility while remaining closely connected to a supportive and collaborative team environment. Although the role is currently non-case holding, candidates must be prepared to support with caseloads if required and attend the office as needed. The Opportunity As Assistant Team Manager, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the Team Manager with the day-to-day operation of the service,...

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...

Procurement Officer – Council Based in South East London We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Officer to join a Council based in South East London. Role Details: Rate: £29 per hour umbrella Contract: 3 months ongoing Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm The Council is transforming its approach to procurement, with a strong focus on achieving best value for money while embedding social value into procurement activity. The procurement team plays a key role in advising departments and supporting effective procurement exercises that deliver strong outcomes for residents. The Procurement Officer will support procurement activity across key service areas, working closely with Category Leads, Category Managers and wider directorates. The role will involve providing procurement advice and guidance, supporting individual procurement workstreams, and ensuring procurement exercises are compliant, effective and focused on value for money and social value. Key Responsibilities:...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Housing Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Someone with Tenancy Sustainment experience. Conduct periodic check‑ins (e.g. 3 and 6 months) with clients who have already been supported to move into Private Rented Sector accommodation Reinforcing client skills learned during initial support Encouraging clients with self‑management of tenancy while remaining accessible Reducing client's long‑term dependency on services Check-in with landlord/agents to review rent account, tenancy conduct, and wellbeing Early identification of emerging risks of homelessness Prevents recurrence of homelessness Reduces repeat presentations for homelessness assistance Demonstrates reasonable and proactive steps to prevent homelessness Continued engagement with tenants who remain at risk despite earlier intervention Undertake prompt action if arrears, ASB, or vulnerabilities emerge/re‑emerge Ensure agreed actions remain sustainable Revisiting and adjusting...

Title – Programme Lead (LGR) Rate – £500 - £600 a day Length – 12 months An authority in East Anglia is looking to appoint an experienced programme professional to help shape and coordinate work supporting its developing Local Government Reorganisation and wider transformation agenda. As the authority enters an earlier phase of planning and preparation, activity is becoming increasingly focused on developing the foundations for future change, building programme arrangements, and ensuring services are positioned to support longer-term transition requirements. With formal reorganisation activity anticipated on a later timescale, the role will support the establishment of structures, planning activity and coordination across a broad range of work areas. This position will suit an individual who is comfortable working within a changing environment, can bring organisation and clarity to evolving priorities, and can engage effectively with stakeholders across different levels of the...

Rental Income Support Officer Location: London Working pattern: Hybrid, 2–3 days on site Contract: 3 months initially Rate: £23.94 per hour PAYE / £30 umbrella An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Rental Income Support Officer to join a busy local authority team. This role is focused on maximising rental income, reducing arrears and supporting residents to sustain their tenancies. You will manage a patch of rent accounts and take a proactive approach to income recovery through early intervention, resident engagement and effective case management. Working in a commercially focused environment, you will balance strong income collection with excellent customer care. Responsibilities Manage a patch of rent accounts and act as the first point of contact for rent-related queries. Take early action on arrears through phone calls, home visits and case follow-up. Negotiate and monitor affordable repayment agreements. Draft clear, tailored correspondence to residents....

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...

Senior Communications Officer Cheshire / Hybrid £26.86 per hour Umbrella A Local Authority in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Officer to join their communications team on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional with strong campaign, PR and stakeholder management experience to help deliver high-profile communications activity across a range of key council services and initiatives. The Role You will be responsible for planning, delivering and advising on complex and high-profile communications campaigns, ensuring effective engagement with residents, stakeholders and partners. Key duties will include: Planning and delivering strategic communications and PR campaigns Managing multiple concurrent campaigns to agreed deadlines and budgets Working with a wide range of internal clients and stakeholders to set measurable objectives Evaluating campaign effectiveness and reporting on outcomes Commissioning creative...

Tenancy Support Officer (New Builds) * Demonstrated experience of working with social tenants preferably with local authority but not essential * Ability to attend meetings, panels or case conferences and present difficult and complex cases * A working knowledge in understanding changes in legislation in housing and support services * Experience of working with a range of vulnerable tenants and families from under 18‘s to the older person living in their own homes. * Experience and knowledge of current welfare benefits and housing benefits * Experience of effective Casework Management, Referral Processing, Assessment, Support Planning, providing tenancy advice and recognising Risk * Ability to work intensively with tenants who require tailored support to settle into their tenancies and sustain them. * Ability to draft correspondence reports and collating and maintaining accurate statistics relating to the Tenancy Support work. * Problem solving skills and...

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 &...

Senior Practitioner (Children's Services) * Location: London Borough of Bexley * Position: Full-Time, Locum (Hybrid: 3 days in-office) * Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour * Start Date: As soon as possible About the Role An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Senior Practitioner to join the Children’s Services team at the London Borough of Bexley Council. This full-time locum position is tailored for an experienced social worker ready to manage complex cases and provide vital mentorship to peers, all within a supportive and structured practice environment. Working with Bexley Council Bexley Council is committed to creating a practice environment that empowers social workers to utilize their professional judgment, autonomy, and expertise. Operating under the Signs of Safety practice model, Bexley focuses on strengths-based, safety-organized approaches to guide work with children, families, and the broader professional community. You will...

Locum Social Worker MASH Location: Gloucester Salary: £35 per hour Contract: Locum | Hybrid Working Benefits Locum Social Worker MASH: Hybrid working arrangement Non-caseholding role Stable and supportive management team Good Ofsted-rated local authority No late-night or weekend working currently required Strong multi-agency working environment Office-based induction and training Opportunity to work within a well-established MASH serviceNonStop Care is currently working with a local authority to recruit an experienced Locum Social Worker to join their MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced frontline Social Worker with MASH experience to join a supportive and stable service with strong partnership working across agencies. About the Role Working within the Front Door Service, you will be responsible for screening and triaging referrals to inform safeguarding decisions and determine the appropriate course of action for...

Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team Location: Birmingham, Midlands Employer: Birmingham Children’s Trust Pay Rate: Up to £30.57 per hour Umbrella Contract: Hybrid Working Birmingham Children’s Trust is looking for an experienced and passionate Children’s Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2023, with strong recognition for leadership, safeguarding, partnership working, and corporate parenting. As a Children’s Social Worker, you will play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, schools, health professionals, police, and voluntary organisations to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support. The Children with Disabilities Service is a through-service, meaning you will support the child from initial assessment through Child in Need, Child Protection, or Child...

Social Worker - Children's Access Point (CAP) Assessment Team Location: The Guildhall, Swansea (Hybrid - office-based with flexibility, visits to be completed in a timely manner) Contract: Initially until the end of December, with the possibility of extension until March Pay: £30.50 per hour (PAYE) / £38.43 per hour (Umbrella) - in line with the ADSS All Wales Pledge Randstad is partnering with Swansea Council to recruit a Social Worker for the Children's Access Point (CAP) Assessment Team, working at the front door of children's services to complete timely assessments and safeguard children. About the Role As a Social Worker within the CAP Assessment Team, you will: Undertake statutory assessments of children and families following referrals into Children's Services. Analyse risk and need to inform decision-making and next steps. Complete visits, assessments, and reports within statutory timescales. Work collaboratively with partner agencies to promote positive...