35 social worker jobs found

Team Manager – Social Worker (Qualified) Essential Requirements * Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent) * Registered with Social Work England * Significant experience in Children’s Social Care Reference: OR26938 Job Details Employer: Knowsley Borough Council Department: Children’s Social Care Employment Type: Temporary Duration: 12 Weeks Start Date: 06 May 2026 Hours: 36 hours per week Work Pattern: Hybrid – average 3 days in office IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Pay Rates PAYE: £36.00 per hour Limited/Umbrella: £47.47 per hour Purpose of the Role To provide operational leadership and management within Children’s Social Care, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective services to children, young people, and families. The Team Manager will oversee a team of social workers, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and promoting positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities 🔹 Leadership & Management * Lead, manage, and...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Technical Group Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. The Opportunity: You’ll be a Technical Group Integration Engineer driving the development of new and existing vehicle architectures. Responsible for driving integration of new technologies into new and existing vehicle architectures. Drive functional and attribute target delivery, acting as the voice of the customer to lead any arbitration required. Responsibilities: The technical arbitrator, integrating and delivering the engineering for a defined group as part of the whole vehicle development whilst ensuring compatibility with GRID, the commodity/system strategies and functional targets. Support group  functional integration for given vehicle, to drive out complexity and deliver the most efficient technical solutions. Work closely with Vehicle Attribute...

My client in Greater London are looking to appoint a talented ER Case Advisor on a Contract basis. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, with proven experience managing complex employee relations cases, including appeals, and confidently supporting managers through challenging situations. What's on offer: Salary: £26-£34 per hour, Inside IR35*negotiable based on experience *please submit your CV with the rate you require Hybrid working Contract type: Contract Monday - Friday About the role: Based in Greater London (Hybrid): Provide end-to-end support on employee relations casework, including complex disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, and appeal cases Support and advise managers on investigations, hearings, and appeals Deliver administrative and coordination support across TUPE programmes, organisational restructures, and workforce planning initiatives Work closely with HR Business Partners and ER Case Advisors to ensure effective case...

Job title: Environmental Lead Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: Subject to clearance Duration: 12 months Pay rate: DOE Location: Preston Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: Join a leading nuclear sector environmental team and take ownership of environmental compliance, permitting, and safety case input across high profile projects. We're looking for an experienced Environmental Lead to act as a trusted advisor across environmental regulation, permitting, and hazard analysis on a major regulated site. Lead environmental permitting (RSR, Installation/PPC, GHG) and manage variations, renewals & compliance. Provide environmental input into the nuclear safety case and lead Environmental HAZANs. Support Environmental Impact Assessments and planning submissions. Deliver environmental expertise for COMAH assessments and emergency planning. Integrate ISO 14001 requirements across...

Interim Business Analyst – Housing Services (HIP & Compliance Focus) Surrey (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office) £450 per day (Inside IR35) Initial 3‑month contract, with strong likelihood of extension A forward‑thinking local authority is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a major programme of service improvement and compliance transformation across its Housing Improvement Programme (HIP). This role is ideal for someone who thrives on translating regulatory requirements into practical, efficient processes and ensuring housing services operate with strong controls, high‑quality data and a clear line of sight to statutory compliance. You’ll work across key housing functions including safety, quality and compliance, repairs, voids/lettings, leasehold and tenancy management — helping the council strengthen assurance, improve workflows and deliver better outcomes for residents. Key Responsibilities * Providing expert business analysis and process...

One of London's most vital transport operations are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Commercial Manager to support the post‑contract commercial management of multiple live Facilities Management and maintenance contracts. Role: Assistant Commercial Manager Duration: 6-9 month contract Pay: Up to £360 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Location: London (2 days onsite)This role is post‑contract focused and will suit someone with hands‑on experience managing live contracts, financial processes, and commercial controls. It is not a procurement or tendering role. Key Responsibilities: Support post‑contract commercial management across multiple live contracts Validate payment applications and issue payment notices Raise and manage purchase orders Track budgets, update forecasts, and monitor actual spend Analyse operational and financial data using Excel Maintain accurate commercial and contract records Respond to commercial and scope queries by interpreting contract terms...

Housing Officer / Tenancy Sustainment Officer Location: Woodford Green (Office-based with travel) Contract: Temporary (3–6 months) Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Rate: * PAYE: £142.20 per day * Umbrella: £187.00 per day About the Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Officer / Tenancy Sustainment Officer to join a busy local authority housing team on a temporary basis. Working within a community-focused environment, you will play a key role in supporting vulnerable residents to sustain their tenancies and maintain safe, stable living conditions. Key Responsibilities * Identify vulnerable residents and provide tailored tenancy sustainment support * Work closely with partner agencies to ensure residents receive appropriate care and services * Support tenants with rent management and prevention of tenancy breaches * Address complex issues including hoarding, mental health, and social challenges * Manage...

Job Description CCL are currently working with a client in the nuclear sector who is seeking a Shift operator for a 2 year contract. The successful applicant will provide safe and efficient waste operations, processing and packaging service within operational area and assigned shift over a shift cycle in accordance with Company and local arrangements, procedures and safety rules taking full account of Site Licence requirements, statutory regulations and Company Policy. Location: Oxfordshire UK. Type of Contract: 2 year Contract (Inside IR35) Key duties will include: * Carry out decommissioning/waste/decontamination activities in a radioactive environment as directed. * Carry out waste streaming, size reduction and packaging activities as directed. * Operate powered equipment to facilitate decommissioning and waste tasks. * Maintain waste records as required. * Wear a variety of personal protective equipment and clothing. * When requested cover the chargehand...

Overview An organisation operating across the Liverpool region is seeking an experienced Temporary CDM Advisor (6-12 Months initially) to support a live portfolio of construction and refurbishment projects. The role is client‑side and will focus on providing robust CDM advice, contractor oversight, and practical health and safety support across multiple sites. This role is home-based with regular travel to sites in Liverpool. This is a delivery‑focused position, well suited to a construction‑experienced H&S professional or CDM specialist who is comfortable operating at pace, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and applying CDM principles pragmatically on site. Key Responsibilities Provide competent client‑side CDM advice across multiple construction and refurbishment projects Act as a point of contact for CDM matters, supporting duty holders in meeting their obligations under CDM 2015 Review and comment on pre‑construction information, construction phase plans,...

Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Islington Contract £406.96 per day PAYE or £543.04 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from the office with expectation of flexibility This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Key responsibilities 1. Lead a Category working cross departmentally with the associated strategy, action plan, procurement forward plan pipeline of contracts etc. Occasionally, deputising for the Head of Strategic Procurement and Category Management. Be technically capable to supply expert professional advice and hold with management responsibility across two category strategies. Provide technical and strategic procurement and category management advice to directors, senior managers, your service, cross-organisational boards, public scrutiny boards and...

Hays are now looking for a Customer Network Design Specialist for one of our local clients: £465 p/d Inside IR35 Hybrid - Location is Exeter 6 Month Initial Contract NPPV3 As a Customer Solution Design Practitioner, you'll shape secure, nonperformance technology solutions for customers across critical national services and large enterprise networks. Working closely with design teams, engineers and stakeholders, you'll deliver robust, scalable solutions that support complex transformation programmes. What You Will Be Doing Designing technical components that meet agreed time, cost and quality standards. Producing design packages for transitions, transformations and in‑life improvements. Collaborating with solution designers, architects and technical specialists. Managing technical and commercial risks and resolving issues proactively. Presenting solution options, explaining design decisions and business benefits. Identifying opportunities for service improvement or solution...

Strategic Lead – School Organisation & Capital 3-4 month contract | Start ASAP Day rate: £400-£450 Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Remote/Hybrid working - Full or Part time CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be taking place on W/c 13th April 2026. As the Strategic Lead – School Organisation & Capital, you will drive multimillion‑pound capital programmes, shape future SEND and mainstream school place planning, and influence major development schemes tied to the Local Plan. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, planners, developers, Trusts and schools, and you’ll be the strategic voice at Board and Member briefings. Your Role as Strategic Lead – School Organisation & Capital: * Lead major capital programmes, including SEND expansions, new schools and resource bases. * Shape School Place Planning Strategy 2027–2030 and drive key consultations. * Negotiate s106 agreements with developers across multiple large-scale schemes. * Oversee delivery...

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Capital Projects Surveyor on behalf of a Local Authority based in Kent, in the Sittingbourne area. This is a 1-year temporary contract with a day rate of £218.19 or hourly rate of £32.08 inside of IR35. Candidates will be working remotely for 1-2 days per week however daily site visits will be likely at points during projects. Candidates can expect to work circa 34 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will take the lead on a varied portfolio of high‑profile capital and planned works projects. They will oversee projects from inception through to completion, managing contractors on site, controlling budgets, and ensuring schemes are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality. The deadline for applications is 22nd April 2026. Responsibilities: Leading capital projects from feasibility to final account Producing project plans, specifications and tender documentation Reviewing tenders and making award recommendations...

Interim Finance Lead - Transport Programme Competitive Day Rate, Inside IR35 | 6‑month contract | Hybrid (East Midlands) A major Transport Transition Programme in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Lead to oversee the next phase of a high‑profile service transfer and modernisation initiative. This is a strategic senior role leading a small finance team (Finance BPs & Finance Officers) while working closely with internal and external partners to streamline processes, strengthen financial controls, and support the delivery of a newly forming transport function. Key Responsibilities Lead financial strategy, governance and reporting for the next phase of the transport transition. Manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring high-quality analysis and insight. Act as the key link between service leads, bringing stakeholders together to co‑create solutions. Oversee income, expenditure and capital accounting for transport services. Drive improvements...

Temporary Accommodation Officer Lambeth Contract £23.51 per hour PAYE or £30.67 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Temporary Accommodation Officer 3 Days in the office 2 days remote Must have previous relevant experience of working in homelessness specifically Temporary Accommodation Management Be part of the temporary accommodation team, managing and procuring various types of temporary accommodation This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Allocate a variety of temporary accommodation units including emergency accommodation, and control and conduct all activities leading to admissions and discharges where appropriate in order to achieve the most efficient and economic use of accommodation available. Minimise the inappropriate use of shared accommodation for families with children and ensure that all clients are effectively tracked, monitored and moved...

Partnerships Senior Account Manager 14-month contract Based in West Midlands £33.88 per hour (Inside IR35) *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK* About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in West Midlands, who are looking for a Partnerships Senior Account Manager to join their team. Job Description As Partnerships Senior Account Manager, your main responsibilities will include: Management and responsibility for commercial partnership activation Responsibility for regular partner status/planning meetings and workshops Partner marketing campaign development and associated PR/Communications activity Partner brand approvals process management and ongoing review process Delivery of partner events and hospitality, both, at race and away from race environment Some domestic and international travel to partner events, offices and race events Experience...

Our client has an opportunity for an Electrical Calibration Operator to join them on a 12-month contract. You will be a be valued member of the Manufacturing function and you will be tasked to carry out routine calibration of Special To Type Test Equipment (STTE) and Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) equipment. Role: Electrical Calibration Operator Location: Bolton - fully onsite Clearance: BPSS required to start Hourly Rate: £28.35 via Umbrella - inside IR35, rising to £29.70 after 3 months What you'll be doing: Working in a multi discipline team to support the Operations team. Initial calibration, routine calibration and maintenance of test and measurement equipment. Ensure that both factory and proprietary test and measuring equipment is maintained in line with current procedures. Carry out calibration and repair tasks in accordance with departmental processes and procedures. Generating clear and comprehensive calibration/maintenance records for traceability purposes....

Job Title: FPGA Engineer Location: Bristol - Hybrid 3+ days on-site per week Role Type: Contract Duration: 12 months Rate: £60.00 - £80.00 per hour - Inside IR35 Our client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced FPGA Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team in Bristol. The FPGA engineer would be responsible for design and development of FPGA designs using VHDL and verifying designs using VHDL or System Verilog. UK citizenship is mandatory to be able to clear the background checks and obtain SC clearance. Current valid SC clearance would be an advantage. What the role of the FPGA Engineer entails: The FPGA engineer would work closely with Systems, Hardware and Software teams to provide FPGA solutions and solve integration problems on complex systems. Creating innovative and robust VHDL-based designs Documenting and recording deliverables Verifying FPGA designs Ensuring configuration management/keeping designs under revision control Providing...

MOT Tester / Light Vehicle Technician 📍 Nottingham 💰 £18.85 per hour PAYE / £24.54 per hour Umbrella 🕒 Full Time 📅 Contract: Ongoing 📄 Inside IR35 The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced MOT Tester / Light Vehicle Technician to join Our Public Sector Clients team. This is a hands-on workshop role supporting the maintenance and compliance of a varied fleet of vehicles. You will be responsible for carrying out MOT testing alongside servicing, diagnostics, and repair work to ensure vehicles are safe, roadworthy, and meet all DVSA standards. Key Responsibilities * Carry out MOT tests in line with DVSA regulations (Class 4, 5 & 7 desirable) * Diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs * Service and maintain a range of light vehicles * Ensure vehicles meet safety and compliance standards * Complete all job records accurately Requirements * IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or City & Guilds equivalent) * Valid UK...

Building Control Team Lead Local authority in Northamptonshire currently requires an interim Building Control Lead for an initial period of 3 months ( likely to be long term work ). Purpose of the role: To be the lead for the council’s Building Control holding operational responsibility for service delivery including Building Control Surveying, Building Control Technical and Business Support. Developing and executing strategies and policies to comply with existing and future legislative requirements, emerging needs, and market demand(s) to deliver an efficient and effective Building Control Service that demonstrates value for money, and which ensures the best outcomes for Service Users, Partners, Employees, and Members at all times. Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to drive transformation, organisational change and enable continuous improvement to services through use of ‘digital’ and other technologies to provide an improved customer experience,...