47 experienced social worker jobs found

QUANTITY SURVEYOR Eastern Region / Chelmsford, Essex Hybrid Working £400 - £500 per day (Inside IR35) A major civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a growing portfolio of framework projects across the Eastern region. The business delivers long-term infrastructure works across highways, clean water and local authority frameworks, offering a strong pipeline of secured work and a flexible approach to hybrid working. This is a hands-on commercial role suited to someone with a strong main contractor background who is confident operating within NEC environments and managing multiple live projects at once. The Role • Contract administration under NEC • Subcontractor procurement and package management • Managing subcontract accounts through to final account • Cost reporting and forecasting • Managing compensation events and commercial risk • Working...

Planning Policy Team Leader- East of England   Job Ref - 66802   Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this East of England based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Policy Team Leader.   This is an initial 6 month initial contract position paying up to £70 per hour inside IR35.   We are looking for experienced Planner's with a strong knowledge of national planning policy and who ideally come from a Local Authority background. The ideal candidates will be working towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and will have the ability to prioritise daily work loads. You will be focussed on developing the broad content of the policies working toward the Local Plan.   The role will be mentoring a team of junior members of staff.   You will be an experienced and motivated Planner who is degree and preferably masters qualified and have MRTPI status or be working towards it. You will also have a very strong knowledge of planning legislation...

Devops Tooling Manager (Cloud Technical Implementation Manager) Duration: Until October 2026 Location: Warwickshire - Hybrid/remote working options available - Must be UK based Rate: £800.00 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Our leading financial services client in the Midlands is undergoing a Cloud migration process - lift and shift (rehosting) from On Prem to the Cloud. A highly experienced and very technically focused DevOps Tooling / Implementation Manager is required to create tool chains and guard rails and help them on the Cloud journey, acting as the interaction between the old world and influencing decision makers. The successful candidate with have strong DevOps and tooling experience, and be technically proficient in leading the team to good practice and implementing recently defined technical standards. This role would be ideal for a Senior Platform Engineer/SRE/Lead who been on that Azure Cloud journey, with a clear understanding of the technology - someone who...

Devops Tooling Lead (Cloud Technical Implementation Manager) Duration: Until October 2026 Location: Warwickshire - Hybrid/remote working options available - Must be UK based Rate: £800.00 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Our leading financial services client in the Midlands is undergoing a Cloud migration process - lift and shift (rehosting) from On Prem to the Cloud. A highly experienced and very technically focused Technical Implementation Manager is required to create tool chains and guard rails and help them on the Cloud journey, acting as the interaction between the old world and influencing decision makers. The successful candidate with have strong DevOps and tooling experience, and be technically proficient in leading the team to good practice and implementing recently defined technical standards. This role would be ideal for a Senior Platform Engineer/SRE/Lead who been on that Azure Cloud journey, with a clear understanding of the technology - someone who can look...

BI Lead Shrewsbury Contract £25.54 per hour PAYE or £34.31 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced BI Lead To support the adult social care transformation programme. On site 2 days per week ideally. Some flex to 1 day per week but do want some on site presence. The BI Lead will work with Adult and Housing services on the development and delivery of integrated intelligence and strategic analyses within the Council. The post holder will be the key point of contact for performance and insight analysis for Adults and Housing Services, which are regulated service with inspections a constant possibility and reality. The role represents the service on all matters relating to data, performance, and business intelligence, ensuring that senior leaders are supported with timely, high-quality insight to inform decision-making, planning, and assurance. The role will work closely with other members of the data and business intelligence...

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Electronics Engineer to join them on an initial 12-month basis. As Electronics Engineer you will join the Calibration & Maintenance Team, to service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment. Some of these tasks include fault finding and repair of test equipment, supporting routine calibrations, commissioning of Test Equipment and drift analysis. Role: Electronics Engineer Pay: £32 -£35 per hour via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: 12 months (possible extension) IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Clearence needed however can start on BPSS Skillset/experience required: Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Experience and knowledge in the calibration of test equipment and maintenance of test systems to component level. Able to utilise instructions, handbooks, drawings or specifications to provide technical advice/guidance. Able to use...

Senior Planner & Planning Manager - Contract Roles (Energy Infrastructure) We are supporting a major UK contractor on a long-term energy infrastructure programme and are seeking both a Senior Planner and Planning Manager to join an established project team in Aberdeen. These roles will support the delivery of multiple substation projects as part of a wider framework running through to 2031. The successful candidates will initially work under a lead Planning Manager, with an immediate requirement to get involved ahead of site mobilisation. Project Scope: 132kV and 400kV substations Installation of Supergrid Transformers Long-term pipeline of work within a secured frameworkKey Requirements: Strong experience in substation projects (essential) Understanding of GIS substations preferred Good civils knowledge Able to support early-phase planning ahead of site mobilisation (works commencing October) Comfortable working across pre-construction and delivery phasesLocation &...

Project Manager with International real estate IT projects experience Contract duration: 12 months Rate: Max £543 To Umbrella (inside IR35 including paid holiday etc) Start date: asap - ideally within 2-4 weeks notice. Hybrid 4 days p/w in office in Central London: Mon-Thurs 1 day WFH IT Project Manager with experience gained within large International corporations, managing multiple real estate IT projects. We are looking for a Project Manager with strong recent and consistent experience in the Real Estate IT sector, Project managing and support delivery of International real estate projects from a AV/IT workstream perspective. Working within a team in London, to oversee and manage the IT refurbishments, AV installs within conference rooms/digital signage of international projects etc. Scope can run from freshening up AV within an international office or fit out of new offices ahead of a team move. We are looking for someone with proven experience doing this in a large...

Job Title: Waste Crime Policy & Enforcement Specialist Location: Bristol, London, Newcastle or York (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £ 550/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Waste and Recycling team leads work on waste management and environmental protection. This includes improving recycling systems and local authority performance, simplifying recycling processes, tackling waste crime and litter, and managing infrastructure for non-recyclable waste. The team also leads on the future of landfill, energy from waste, and the wider future waste roadmap. A directorate-wide communications and commissions function sits within the team. Job Purpose This is an opportunity for an industry expert in waste crime enforcement to join an interdisciplinary team. You will bring operational enforcement experience to help shape national policy and compliance frameworks for tackling illegal waste activity. Key Responsibilities...

Job Title: Litter Prevention & Enforcement Lead Location: Bristol, London, Newcastle or York (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £ 550/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Waste and Recycling team leads work on waste management and environmental protection. This includes improving recycling systems and performance, supporting local authority delivery, simplifying recycling processes, tackling waste crime and litter, and managing infrastructure for non-recyclable waste. The team also contributes to the future waste roadmap, covering landfill, energy from waste, and broader circular economy objectives. The team includes a directorate-wide communications and commissions function that supports projects across the wider portfolio. Key Responsibilities This is an opportunity for a secondee from a local authority, community organisation, or NGO to bring operational and community insight into national policy development. What...

Business Analyst London | Hybrid Working Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 3 Months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: Full Time - 36 Hours per week Role Summary A London local authority is looking for a Business Analyst to support its Housing Directorate on a key data improvement programme. This role will focus heavily on data cleansing, spreadsheet management and improving the accuracy and consistency of housing-related datasets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Excel and data handling skills looking to gain experience within local government and housing services. It would suit a recent graduate or junior data professional with a keen eye for detail and an analytical mindset. You will work closely with operational and technical teams to identify inconsistencies, remove duplication and improve the quality of data across multiple systems. What you will do as a Business Analyst ·Cleanse and validate large...

Job Title: Senior Plastics Reduction Policy Lead Location: Bristol, London, Newcastle or York (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £ 550/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The team is responsible for developing and delivering producer responsibility policies, including Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. This includes oversight of Producer Responsibility Organisations, integration of policy objectives into industry-led delivery bodies, and management of dual-use packaging reforms. The role also involves improving regulatory frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and reform of packaging evidence and note systems to support economic growth and a more circular packaging economy. Beyond regulation, the team drives forward circular packaging initiatives, single-use plastic reduction measures, and future policy development. It supports industry agreements such as the Plastics Packaging...

Business Analyst (Delivery-Focused / Clarity-in-Complexity) Start 1st of June - 4 month initial contract Up to £600 per day - Inside IR35 - Paid through an umbrella Travel to site - Stevenage as required - no more than twice a week Role Purpose: The Business Analyst is responsible for bringing clarity, cohesion, and structure to complex delivery environments, ensuring that business intent is accurately translated into actionable, well-defined requirements that enable effective delivery. Operating within ambiguous and fast-moving programmes, the Business Analyst plays a critical role in turning fragmented inputs into clear requirements, enabling informed decisions, and ensuring delivery remains aligned, prioritised, and executable. The role focuses on supporting delivery at pace rather than shaping upstream strategy or value definition. Key Accountabilities: Clarity & Requirement Shaping Translate fragmented business needs into clear requirements and structured user...

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. Responsibilities: Regulatory Compliance & Permitting Act as the site technical authority for environmental Permits on projects including: RSR Permit (radioactive discharges, disposals, waste management). Installation Permit (PPC) covering industrial activities, emissions,...

Copello are looking for Product Cyber Security Lead to join an organisation in the Buckinghamshire area on an initial 12 month contract. The Cyber Security Lead will assist with the end‑to‑end implementation of US Department of Defense (DoD) cyber security requirements for a mission‑critical product development programme. Key Responsibilities 1. Cyber Requirement Implementation * Interpret and implement US Government‑flowed cyber and information‑assurance requirements across the product lifecycle. * Ensure compliance with the following (non‑exhaustive) set of standards and contractual flows: * DoD 8140.01 (cyber workforce qualification) * NIST SP 800‑171 (CUI protection) * DI-IPSC‑82249, DISA STIGs, DI‑MGMT‑82191, DI-MISC‑80508 2. Product and Engineering Assurance * Define and maintain the programme Cyber Security Plan, including CUI handling, secure development practices and compliance evidence. * Lead cyber risk assessments, threat modelling and...

Would you like to join our leading client who prides themselves on achieving operational excellence? -Do you want to work for one of the World’s most famous Car manufacturers driven by a team of highly competent automotive specialists based in South Wales? -Are you experienced in Materials, Planning and Logistics? If your answer is “yes,” we have the perfect job opportunity for you just here.. The Opportunity  Due to successful project growth, our leading client, a World recognised and respected Automotive OEM Manufacturer based in South Wales, are actively seeking an experienced Material Planner to join their highly successful team with immediate effect on a 3-month rolling on-going Contract basis (Inside IR35). On offer to you, is a competitive, albeit negotiable hourly rate, based on relevant experience. The Role  As the Material Planner, your role is to schedule and control the supply of components/materials to meet immediate production requirements and forward...

Job Advertisement Clerk of Works - Damp & Mould Sutton Housing Partnership | Sutton, London | 36-Week Contract | Up to £324.99 per day Umbrella Tempest Resourcing is recruiting for two experienced Clerk of Works professionals to join Sutton Housing Partnership on a temporary basis. This 36-week contract (approximately 8 months) offers the opportunity to play a key role in improving housing conditions by overseeing damp and mould remediation works across the borough. The Role You will inspect residential properties, monitor contractor performance, and ensure damp and mould remedial works are completed to the required quality, compliance, and health and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Conduct inspections of damp and mould remedial works Monitor contractor workmanship and progress Identify defects and ensure corrective action is taken Produce inspection reports and recommendations Ensure compliance with housing standards and health and safety regulations Liaise with...

CCL are currently working with a client in the nuclear sector who is seeking several Electricians for a 1 year contract. The successful applicant will provide ongoing electrical installation delivery across the nuclear site and will lead on a wide range of electrical work in an industrial environment covering installation, commissioning, fault-finding, maintenance and repair in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice. Location: Oxfordshire UK. Type of Contract: 1 year Contract (Inside IR35) Key duties will include: * Take responsibility for installation phase of projects ensuring Safe Systems of Work are followed, working to a plan, being flexible and keeping to timescales, including leading installation teams. * Install indoor and outdoor electrical distribution equipment in compliance with current regulations and local standards. * Undertake the construction, wiring and commissioning of electrical control cubicles. * Perform testing, commissioning...

Senior Social Worker - Oxfordshire Caritas Recruitment is working with Oxfordshire County Council to appoint an Interim Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner within Family Solutions West - Team 2. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive Children's Services team, working with children and families to deliver high‑quality statutory social work and provide leadership within the team. Key details: Location: Witney Children & Family Centre Rate: £33.71 PAYE / up to £42 Umbrella (max) IR35: In scopeRequirements: SWE registration Strong experience in Children's Social Care Confident, senior‑level practitioner with excellent assessment and decision‑making skills Right to Work in the UKFor more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to...

Lead Test Engineer - Inside IR35 - £600 to £640 per day via umbrella - 12-month contract - SC Clearance is essential (Experience in driving or supporting transformation from monolithic systems to distributed micro-services architectures in Java - is essential) Start date - 25/05/2026 is essential Leeds or Manchester based - in the office not home basedEssential Skills & Experience: Technical Expertise: * Strong experience designing and implementing test strategies for microservices environments * Hands-on automation experience using: o Java, Selenium, Rest Assured o API, contract, and integration testing * (Experience working with monolith and microservices systems is essential) Knowledge of: o CI/CD pipelines o Spring Boot-based applications o Performance testing fundamentals Modern Testing Practices: o Contract testing, API testing, and asynchronous messaging (e.g. Kafka) o Non-functional testing (performance, accessibility) * Experience with...