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£100 a week expenses | Flexible Working | Manageable Caseloads | Supportive Leadership | Long-Term Stability If you enjoy high-quality court work and want the space to focus on achieving better outcomes for children, this Children's Social Worker opportunity could be a strong next step. Join a dedicated PLO and court-focused service where experienced practitioners are supported to do their best work. Alternative searches may include Court Social Worker or PLO Social Worker. As a Children's Social Worker, you will benefit from flexible hybrid working, consistent management support, and a stable team environment. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex cases while maintaining a sustainable workload and clear professional focus. Package & Benefits • £42 per hour. • Long-term contract offering stability and continuity. • Flexible hybrid working arrangements. • Manageable caseloads. • Supportive and accessible management team. • Regular supervision and...

Your new company A fantastic opportunity has been registered for an Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP) within a Local Government Authority based in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and acting as a trusted advisor to Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and Directorate Heads of Finance. Your new role Your role as Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP), you will play a central role in shaping how financial resources are managed across all areas of this large public sector organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you leading a talented team of 3, focused on providing insightful analysis, robust reporting, and strategic advice that supports both immediate operational needs and long-term ambitions. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure that all financial planning activities, from budget setting to monitoring, are executed...

Position ICT Service Delivery Manager (IT) Location Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, United Kingdom Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely. Start Date ASAP Contract Duration 78 weeks (Temporary Contract) Working Hours 37 hours per week Pay Rate PAYE: £22.41 per hour Job Reference OR(phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day delivery of ICT services, ensuring systems remain reliable, secure and customer focused. Monitor service performance against agreed service levels (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs). Oversee ICT operational teams and work closely with managers across infrastructure, development, security and service support. Lead the delivery of ICT projects and service improvements, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Support the delivery of digital transformation and organisational change...

Experienced Adult Social Worker – Review Team We're looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a busy and supportive Adult Social Care Review Team. Key Responsibilities: Complete strengths-based Care Act assessments, reviews and support planning. Manage complex cases, including safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act 2014. Undertake Best Interest Assessments and support Deprivation of Liberty processes. Work closely with health professionals and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to prevent hospital admissions and promote independence. Participate in the team's duty function, including daily case triage and huddles. Chair multi-agency meetings and contribute to safeguarding, MASH, MARAC and MAPPA processes where required. Maintain accurate case records and work in line with Social Work England standards and the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). What We're Looking For: Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration....

Information Governance Officer (Data Protection) Belfast City Council | Temporary Contract | £20.66 per hour PAYE Hatched Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of Belfast City Council for an experienced Information Governance Officer (Data Protection) to join the Legal and Civic Services - Records Management team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Information Governance, Data Protection, GDPR, or Compliance professional to support a busy public sector organisation and assist with maintaining compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Job Details: Location: Donegall Square, Belfast Start Date: 17 August 2026 Duration: 4 weeks (temporary assignment) Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £20.66 per hour PAYE Working Pattern: Hybrid working available following initial training (3 days office based and 2 days from home) Key Responsibilities: Support compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and wider...

Children & Family Reunification Support Worker Contract - Initial 3 months (possible extension) Rate - £23 (umbrella rate) Location - Alton Going Home Workers play a vital role in supporting children in care to safely return to their parent(s) or those with parental responsibility. They also have a key part in embedding and driving the improvements to our reunification process across social care as we move towards our updated Going Home pathway. Working closely with social workers, Intensive Workers, district teams, foster carers and partner agencies, with most of their time being engaged in direct work with children and families. Their responsibilities include: Assessment & Engagement Engaging directly with children, parents and wider families during the Going Home process to build trust and gather meaningful insights to support and inform decision making. Collating and reviewing key information to assist social workers with completion of assessments to determine...

Qualified Social Worker - Learning Disability Team Location: Walsall Council Contract: 12 Weeks Hours: 37 Hours per Week Pay Rate: £28.40 per Hour (Umbrella) Working Arrangement: Hybrid (Office-based 2 days per week) About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join its Learning Disability Team. This role requires a dedicated professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred social work services, promoting independence, and supporting adults with learning disabilities to achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Practice within current legislation, statutory guidance, and Walsall Council policies and procedures. Undertake strengths-based assessments that promote self-determination, independence, empowerment, and community resilience. Co-produce care and support plans with service users, including agreeing financial contributions where required. Regularly review care and support plans to ensure...

Mental Health Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Team North West Local Authority | Hybrid Working | Competitive Agency Rate | Immediate Start We Do Social Work is recruiting an experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join a busy Hospital Discharge Team within a North West Local Authority. This is a fast-paced role supporting patient flow from psychiatric inpatient units, reducing delayed discharges and ensuring adults are safely transitioned into the community with the appropriate support in place. The Role As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will: Support the timely and safe discharge of adults from psychiatric inpatient settings. Complete strengths-based assessments and discharge planning. Coordinate move-on arrangements from hospital discharge and step-down placements. Work collaboratively with ward staff, NHS colleagues, CMHTs and partner agencies to facilitate safe discharges. Manage complex mental health cases within a fast-paced environment. Liaise with...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Procurement Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The role will involve managing end-to-end procurement projects and implementing strategies to reduce cost whilst delivering quality services. The Procurement Manager will provide best practice procurement advice and challenge within each project assigned, driving incremental value from effective intervention and application of appropriate procurement and evaluation strategies. The post holder will be expected to advise on projects across all categories of expenditure, general fund, capital and HRA funded schemes; including complex, high risk projects. The post-holder will have day to day shared supervision of a two procurement officers and three procurement assistants with management of one specific individual. You will be responsible to: 1.Provide leadership on specific high value and complex strategic procurement projects, managing the supply market,...

Social Worker – Child Protection Enquiry Service Location: Lifford House, Birmingham Pay Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time (Hybrid Working) Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding children and supporting families? We're recruiting for a Social Worker to join the South Child Protection Enquiry Service in Birmingham, based at Lifford House. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated safeguarding team, progressing plans for children and young people who are subject to Section 47 (S47) Child Protection enquiries. The role offers hybrid working, combining office and home working, with attendance required on team days and allocated duty days. The Role As a Social Worker within the Child Protection Enquiry Service, you will manage a caseload of children and young people, undertaking statutory assessments and coordinating multi-agency interventions to safeguard those at risk of...

About the Role For the Social Worker roles based in Hampshire County Council, you will need to use your professional to assess, monitor and review the social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers within a specific care group. It is important to reach the agreed competencies, quality standards and professional good practice in relation to case and risk assessment, as well as to work in partnership with users, carers and relatives to identify current and future service requirements and contribute to service development. For the Children Services in Hampshire, there is the 'Hampshire Approach' which has led to swifter and better outcomes for young people and children. To see children social care services completely reshape they have focused on development of a child-in-need and child protection-related assessment and planning tools, training all social workers, support workers and managers in the 'Hampshire Approach' and embedding, consolidating and continuously improving...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join its Fostering Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and progressive service, making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and foster families. You will manage a complex caseload, undertaking assessments and interventions to support children and young people, whilst working collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload under the guidance of a Team Manager. Undertake planned and intensive interventions with children, young people, parents, carers, and families. Work with children in need, child protection cases, and looked after children. Implement, monitor, and review care plans through effective multi-agency working. Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, carers, and significant others. Liaise with partner agencies and professionals to...

Family Help Social Worker North West Local Authority | Hybrid Working | Competitive Agency Rate | Immediate Start We Do Social Work is recruiting for an experienced Family Help Social Worker to join a progressive North West Local Authority committed to delivering high-quality, relationship-based practice with children and families. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Family Help team where you'll work with children and families using a strengths-based, trauma-informed and whole-family approach to achieve lasting change. The Role As a Family Help Social Worker, you will: Manage a varied caseload of children and families requiring support and intervention. Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reviews that are child-focused and evidence-based. Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and community services to improve outcomes. Chair multi-agency meetings and contribute to safeguarding and child protection processes. Develop SMART...

Court Social Worker (Non-Caseholding) Location: Huyton, Merseyside Pay Rate: £31.15 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time Are you a Qualified Social Worker with strong court experience looking for a role where you can focus on achieving positive outcomes for children without managing a caseload? We're recruiting for an experienced Court Social Worker to join the Accelerated Permanence Team in Huyton, Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity to use your analytical expertise and report-writing skills to support permanency planning and improve outcomes for children and young people. The Role Working alongside the Child Looked After Service, you will provide specialist support by producing high-quality assessments, court reports and statements that assist with permanency planning. As this is a non-caseholding role, you'll focus on delivering evidence-based work within agreed timescales, helping to reduce delay and support timely decision-making for...

CFS Advanced Practitioner – Safeguarding (Court & Child Protection) Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire (covering Melton Mowbray) Job Type: Agency Contract Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working Reference: 000B 4436 / 1 JoinThe Safeguarding Team We are seeking an experienced Children and Family Services (CFS) Advanced Practitioner to join its Safeguarding Service based in Loughborough, with responsibility for cases across Melton Mowbray as required. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled social work professional with substantial experience in Child Protection and Court Work to take on a leading role within a supportive and progressive safeguarding team. The Role As an Advanced Practitioner, you will hold complex safeguarding cases and provide expert social work intervention to children and families. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality practice across Child Protection and Court proceedings, ensuring children are safeguarded and supported...

Family Help Lead Practitioner Location: North West Local Authority Contract: Agency Contract Start Date: ASAP About the Role We are seeking an experienced Family Help Lead Practitioner to join a forward-thinking North West Local Authority. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting children, young people and families through assessment, planning and the delivery of targeted interventions that improve outcomes and reduce risk. Working within a multi-agency environment, you will provide high-quality, child-centred support using a strengths-based, trauma-informed and relationship-focused approach. You will work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to develop effective plans that enable children to remain safely within their families wherever possible. Key Responsibilities Complete holistic assessments of children, young people and families. Develop, coordinate and review SMART family support plans. Deliver evidence-based...

Our client Suffolk County Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their MASH team. Typical Responsibilities Communicating and engaging with children, young people and their families, with colleagues and with communities. Work directly with children, young people and families using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework. Where required by the role, to act as Lead Professional for named families as directed by colleagues, being the key contact with the family and liaising with other professionals to provide a joined-up response.Effective Practice, Assessment, Planning and Review Use Suffolk signs of safety principles, disciplines and tools. To work alongside children, young people, parents and families where there are early signs of social, emotional, health or behavioural issues to bring about sustainable improvement. Work within the service guidelines, statutory guidance and legal frameworks.To respond to needs identified with the family by...

Interim Senior Procurement Officer (Transport & Highways) 3 - 6 Month Contract | Immediate Start £500 per day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) South West - Hybrid Working CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place as soon as suitable applications are received. Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to step into a high impact assignment from day one? As an Interim Senior Procurement Officer – Highways and Transport, you will play a pivotal role in delivering critical transport procurement projects, helping to secure essential services that support local communities. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex, high value procurements, influence key stakeholders and drive compliant, strategic outcomes within a fast paced local government environment. You will join a busy team with an urgent requirement for specialist procurement expertise, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on delivering results,...

FST - Social Worker - WEST area Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate FST (Family Support Team) Social Worker to join our dynamic team in Guildford/Woking. This role involves providing support and safeguarding services to children and families, with a focus on promoting their well-being and safety. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all team members are valued and respected. Responsibilities Conduct assessments and develop tailored support plans for children and families. Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including health, education, and community services. Provide timely and appropriate intervention in safeguarding concerns. Maintain comprehensive and accurate case records in compliance with legal and organisational standards. Advocate for the rights and needs of children and families, ensuring their voices are heard. Participate in supervision, training, and professional development activities....

Job Description: MAP - Senior Social Worker Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP) team. As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting vulnerable individuals and families, working collaboratively with a diverse range of agencies to ensure holistic care and protection. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and empowered. Responsibilities Lead and manage complex casework, ensuring best outcomes for service users. Collaborate with multi-agency partners including healthcare, education, and law enforcement to coordinate support and interventions. Provide supervision, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for junior social workers. Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and implement intervention strategies tailored to...