23 senior social worker jobs found

Tenancy Enforcement Officer Surrey Council £40-£50 per Hour Housing Enforcement & Homelessness Prevention A Surrey-based Local Authority is seeking a Tenancy Enforcement Officer to join its Housing Service. This role sits between Private Sector Housing and Housing Options, making it ideal for candidates with experience in housing enforcement, anti-social behaviour (ASB) investigations, homelessness prevention, tenancy sustainment, or the private rented sector. As a Tenancy Enforcement Officer, you will play a key role in protecting tenants, preventing homelessness, enforcing housing legislation, and tackling tenancy-related issues across the borough. You will work closely with Housing Options, Environmental Health, landlords, legal teams, and external agencies to improve housing outcomes and ensure compliance with housing law. Key Responsibilities Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Investigations Investigate and manage complex ASB cases including noise nuisance, harassment,...

We have a great opportunity for an experience Procurement Officer to work for Leicestershire Police out of their headquarters in Enderby, Leicestershire. This is a temporary ongoing role working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Job Role/Purpose: To provide professional procurement advice and guidance to Leicestershire Police on appropriate procurement procedures and contract management, and to lead the delivery of compliant end‑to‑end tender processes. The post holder will run competitive procurements from initial specification through to contract award, including writing and quality‑assuring specifications, advertising contract opportunities, managing and evaluating tenders, and preparing procurement recommendations and contractual documentation. The role also involves placing contracts, managing contracts and supplier performance, resolving contractual issues or disputes, and maintaining and managing electronic procurement systems to ensure transparent, efficient, and legally...

Procurement & Commercial Review Consultant (Interim) Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - minimum 1 day per week on-site) Day Rate: £500-£575 (dependent on experience) Duration: 8-10 weeks per assignment (~40-50 days) Engagement: Interim / Consultancy Overview We are supporting a leading infrastructure consultancy engaged by a major UK local authority to deliver two strategic review programmes across a high-value capital infrastructure portfolio (circa £50m-£75m annually). These engagements are designed to assess, challenge and enhance both pre-procurement and post-contract processes, ultimately improving governance, consistency and commercial outcomes across a complex programme of works, services and resource-based contracts. This is a high-impact assignment where the successful consultant will play a key role in shaping future operating models, processes and standards. Scope of Services The appointed consultant will be responsible for delivering structured reviews and...

Interim Learning & Development Lead (Support) Location: South Essex (multi-site) Contract: Interim (3 months initial, with potential extension) We are seeking an experienced Interim Learning & Development Lead to join a values-driven organisation during a period of transition. This role will provide both operational oversight and strategic support to ensure the continuity and improvement of learning, training, and workforce development activity. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day oversight of learning and development operations, ensuring training delivery runs smoothly and efficiently Improve coordination, communication, and tracking of training activity and compliance Support the development of a structured, organisation-wide training framework, including mandatory and role-specific learning pathways Strengthen systems, reporting, and visibility of training compliance and workforce development Work collaboratively with managers, HR, and senior stakeholders to...

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of commercial and local authority property work, providing practical and solution-focused legal advice to internal departments and stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: * Managing a diverse caseload of property matters on behalf of the Local Authority * Advising on commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, easements and wayleaves * Supporting regeneration, development and infrastructure projects * Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of legal documents and agreements * Advising on landlord and tenant matters * Assisting with property aspects of planning, highways and governance matters where required * Providing clear and pragmatic legal advice to officers, members and senior stakeholders * Attending meetings remotely and working collaboratively with internal departments * Ensuring work is carried out in line with local government...

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Housing & Litigation Lawyer to join its busy and supportive legal services team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad and interesting caseload, advising on a range of contentious housing and general litigation matters within the public sector. This position can be undertaken on a fully remote basis, with flexibility available depending on candidate preference. The Opportunity You will play a key role in providing legal advice across housing management and litigation matters, working closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to support the Authority’s operational and strategic objectives. The caseload will include a mix of: * Housing possession proceedings * Anti-social behaviour and injunction applications * Homelessness and housing advisory work * Disrepair claims * Judicial review and public law matters * General civil litigation on behalf of the Authority * Enforcement and...

We are partnering with a Local Authority seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to support a busy legal team on a fully remote basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer looking to work on commercially focused public sector matters with a high level of autonomy and flexibility. The Role You will advise on a wide range of contractual and procurement matters across multiple service areas, supporting the Authority on both day-to-day legal issues and large-scale strategic projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Advising on public procurement matters and compliance with relevant procurement legislation * Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements * Supporting tender processes, framework agreements and commissioning projects * Providing legal advice on subsidy control, governance and risk where required * Assisting with major projects involving external suppliers, partnerships...

A Local Authority legal team is looking to appoint an experienced Childcare Lawyer to support a busy and well-regarded department handling a broad range of public law childcare matters. This role offers flexible remote working and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team environment. The Position You will manage a caseload of childcare and safeguarding matters, providing legal advice to social care teams and representing the Authority in care proceedings and related hearings. Responsibilities will include: * Managing a caseload of public law childcare matters from initial instruction through to final hearing * Advising social workers, children’s services and senior officers on safeguarding and child protection issues * Conducting and progressing care proceedings under the Children Act * Preparing legal documentation, applications, statements and court bundles * Attending hearings remotely and/or in person where required * Advising on...

Adult Social Care Lawyer – Local Authority (Fully Remote) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a Local Authority legal team on a fully remote basis. This role offers the chance to work on a rewarding and varied caseload, supporting vulnerable adults and advising on complex social care matters within a collaborative public sector environment. The Role The successful candidate will provide legal advice across a broad range of adult social care matters, working closely with adult services, safeguarding teams and senior officers. Duties will include: * Managing a caseload of adult social care and Court of Protection matters * Advising on Care Act responsibilities and safeguarding issues * Conducting and advising on Deprivation of Liberty matters and related applications * Supporting Mental Capacity Act matters and best interests decisions * Providing legal advice to social workers, officers and senior stakeholders...

We are currently assisting a Local Authority in the recruitment of an experienced SEN Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a specialist and highly rewarding caseload, supporting education services on a wide range of Special Educational Needs matters. The role offers flexible remote working arrangements and the chance to join a friendly and collaborative team. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will provide legal advice and representation in relation to SEN and education law matters, including: * Managing a caseload of SEN Tribunal matters from instruction through to resolution * Advising education officers and senior stakeholders on SEN legislation and statutory duties * Preparing responses, witness statements and legal documentation for Tribunal proceedings * Conducting advocacy at SEND Tribunal hearings where appropriate, or instructing external counsel * Advising on Education, Health and Care Plans...

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its legal services team on a fully remote basis. This is an excellent opportunity to advise on a wide range of employment matters within a large and diverse public sector organisation. Working closely with HR, senior management and internal departments, you will provide practical and commercially focused legal support across both contentious and non-contentious employment issues. The Role The successful candidate will undertake a varied workload which may include: * Advising on disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness absence matters * Supporting HR teams on complex employee relations issues * Managing Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to hearing * Drafting and reviewing employment-related documentation, policies and settlement agreements * Advising on redundancy, restructuring and TUPE matters * Providing legal support on equality, discrimination and...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Prosecutions Lawyer to join a busy Local Authority legal team. This role offers the opportunity to undertake a varied and interesting caseload of criminal and regulatory prosecutions, working within a supportive public sector environment with flexible remote working arrangements available. The Role The successful candidate will advise and represent the Authority across a broad range of prosecutions and enforcement matters, working closely with internal departments, enforcement officers and external agencies. Responsibilities will include: * Managing a caseload of criminal and regulatory prosecutions on behalf of the Authority * Advising on enforcement matters relating to environmental health, trading standards, licensing, housing and public protection * Preparing cases for court, including drafting summonses, witness statements and legal notices * Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court where appropriate *...

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Information Governance Officer to join its legal and governance function on a fully remote basis. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting data protection compliance, transparency obligations, and wider information governance across a large and diverse public sector organisation. The Role You will be responsible for supporting the Authority’s compliance with information governance requirements, ensuring that data is handled lawfully, securely, and in line with statutory obligations. Key responsibilities will include: * Managing and responding to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests within statutory deadlines * Handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 * Advising officers on data protection compliance, retention, and information sharing * Supporting data breach investigations and incident response processes * Assisting with Information Commissioner’s...

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Democratic Services Officer to join its governance team on a fully remote basis. This is a key role supporting the democratic decision-making process, ensuring the smooth and compliant running of committee and council procedures across the organisation. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of local government, supporting elected members and senior officers in delivering transparent and effective governance. The Role You will be responsible for supporting the democratic process and ensuring that committee and governance arrangements are delivered efficiently and in accordance with statutory requirements. Key responsibilities will include: * Preparing agendas, reports and minutes for council, cabinet and committee meetings * Advising elected members and officers on governance, procedure and constitutional matters * Supporting the organisation and administration of formal decision-making processes...

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...

Homeownership Officer - Contract Opportunity in Islington Are you an experienced Housing professional looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a skilled Homeownership Officer to join a reputable Housing Association in Islington on a 3-month contract. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to deliver high-quality leasehold and homeowner support within a busy portfolio, making a real difference to residents and the community. About the Role: Homeownership Officer As a Homeownership Officer, your primary responsibility will be providing expert support to homeowners, handling various leasehold and estate management queries. You will work closely with contractors, residents, and internal teams to ensure outstanding service delivery and effective estate management. Key Responsibilities of the Homeownership Officer: Managing homeowner enquiries including covenant breaches, anti-social behaviour (ASB), and leasehold questions Coordinating repairs and estate services...

Contract: Fixed-term, July 2026 to March 2027 (available as a secondment) Location: Supporting mobilisation of potential prime contracts in the South West and/or South Yorkshire, with subcontract activity across England and Wales. Hybrid Working available.    About Pact Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that cares for men, women and young people in custody, those with criminal convictions in the community, and their children, family members and carers. To find out more about our work, please visit our website.   About the role We are looking for an experienced Mobilisation Manager to lead the end-to-end mobilisation of Pact's new prime contracts for Community Support for Men, providing services to men in custody on remand and pre-release, and in the community.   This is a high-profile, time-bound role at a pivotal moment for Pact. You will be responsible for ensuring a controlled, compliant and risk-managed transition from contract award...

Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a valued-driven, community-based Housing Association in Cardiff in the search for a Senior Procurement Officer to join their ICT & Procurement team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, working closely with the Head of ICT & Procurement and key stakeholders across the business to manage and deliver end-to-end procurement activity for goods, works and services. You will play a central role in ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, maintaining the Association's contracts register, and driving value for money across all procurement activity. The Role As Senior Procurement Officer, you will lead on procurement exercises across the association, supporting teams to ensure processes align with best practice, internal policies, and all relevant legislation. You will also take responsibility for maintaining and improving procurement and contract management processes, including...

SEND Tribunal Officer – Interim Contract Initial 4-month contract Potential extension available Daily rate: £350–£400 Oxford office available We are seeking an experienced SEND Tribunal Officer for an initial 4-month contract, with strong potential for extension. This is a predominantly remote working position. Occasional office attendance may be required, although this is unlikely to be more than once per term. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage allocated SENDIST cases to ensure effective case progression. Manage Tribunal processes to ensure all legal deadlines are met and case preparation complies with Tribunal rules and procedures. Lead and attend Way Forward meetings, mediation meetings, and pre-Tribunal meetings as required. Represent the Local Authority at SEND Tribunals where necessary. Provide professional support, challenge, guidance, and training to Headteachers, SENCOs, Governing Bodies, and Academy Trusts to ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and...

Position: HRA Interim Senior Lead Compliance Location: Deane Depot, Taunton, TA219AD Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Month Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £ 369.68 per day Job Ref: OR(phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Lead and manage the property compliance service across multiple housing sites Ensure full compliance with legislation, government policy, regulatory requirements, and approved codes of practice Provide strategic leadership as part of the senior leadership team within the directorate Act as technical lead for all property safety compliance areas, including: Fire safety Asbestos management Gas safety Electrical safety Water hygiene (Legionella) Radon and lifts Oversee statutory inspections and ensure timely completion to avoid risk to life, property, and reputation Lead procurement and management of compliance-related contracts and ensure governance standards are met Maintain accurate compliance...