103 government jobs found in London Borough of Redbridge

The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to join our Education and SEND senior leadership team as Head of Service � SEND Advisory and Training Service (SENDATS). This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly regarded, multidisciplinary service of over 100 professionals supporting approximately 3,000 children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools, resource provisions, alternative settings and home tuition services. SENDATS plays a pivotal role in ensuring that children and young people receive the support they need to thrive, with the service currently meeting the needs of approximately 98% of children with SEND in Redbridge. About the Role As Head of SENDATS, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad range of specialist services, including: Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Social, Emotional and Mental...

Introduction to Family Help Are you ready to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team? The Family Help Teams in Redbridge are leading the way in providing seamless, integrated support for children and families. Our approach combines Early Help, Community Social Work, and Child Protection Assessment, ensuring every child receives the right help at the right time. We work collaboratively across agencies, focusing on building trusting relationships and bespoke interventions that empower families and keep children safe. What sets Family Help apart? Integrated support: No step ups or step downs-families receive continuous, joined-up help from the start of their journey. Manageable caseloads: Allowing time for meaningful engagement and intensive support. Relationship-based practice: We prioritise deep, trusting relationships with children and families. Creative interventions: Working with community partners, we design bespoke plans that divert children from harm and provide...

Our client is looking for a new Team Manager to join the Award-Winning Reach Out Domestic Abuse Service. Are you passionate about driving improvements across social care? Do you have a strong understanding of domestic abuse and the Safe and Together practice model? We are seeking a passionate social work manager who wants to make a significant difference to family's lives. This role will have lead operational responsibility for managing the Reach Out team which includes the Open Up behaviour Change team. Reach Out work across key departments such as children's and adults social care and are Redbridge Council's front door for individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse. The service operates borough-wide, supporting households with and without children. Reach Out is part of the Families First for Children pathfinders programme; the Team Manager role is instrumental at solutioning problems and improving outcomes for adult and child survivors of abuse. This is an opportunity...

Social Worker – Children’s Services About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Children’s Services team. The successful candidate will work with children, young people and families to assess needs, manage risk and provide effective social work interventions. You will be responsible for managing a caseload and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and ensure children remain safe and supported. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families. Undertake high-quality assessments and identify strengths, needs and risks. Develop and implement effective plans to improve outcomes for children. Undertake Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) work. Complete statutory visits and ensure children's needs and welfare remain central to practice. Assess and manage safeguarding risks appropriately. Build positive and professional relationships with...

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead (G7) on an initial 6 month contract. Location: London, Bristol OR Manchester (hybrid office attendance) You will have: Extensive experience in leading communications and engagement for large scale digital transformation projects, with cross cutting supplier and stakeholder engagement involved. Deep experience working closely with senior leadership at C-suite and/or ministerial level and be comfortable briefing upwards and at pace. The ability to work at pace to deliver lines to take, briefings and correspondence responses to very tight timescales. The ability to be a team player, being flexible to meet changing project requirements and supporting the wider team to ensure shared deadlines are met. Experience with internal and external communications, both are required Working with senior leaders/ministers/director level engagement NB: Active SC...

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Senior Developer (G7)| (Python & Django) on an initial 6 month contract. Location: London, Bristol OR Manchester (hybrid office attendance) You will have: A high level of expertise in Python and Python web frameworks, ideally Django. Strong working knowledge of modern development tools, including Docker, git and GitHub A good working knowledge of Amazon Web Services, in particular deploying containerised applications An ability to build and maintain CI/CD tooling, ideally using GitHub Actions and AWS CodeBuild/CodePipeline Strong expertise building applications which integrate, transform and organise data from a range of sources The ability to investigate problems with running applications, including interrogating AWS logs, responding to errors raised in Sentry (or similar tools) and applying fixes Experience of deploying applications and infrastructure using either the Python CDK or other...

Landlord Complaints Investigator Location: East London - Hybrid Rate: £38.31 per hour (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 3 months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: Full-time - 36 Hours Role Summary The successful candidate will manage Stage 2 Housing Management and Assets complaints, ensuring investigations are completed in line with agreed procedures, standards and timescales. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, detailed responses focused on resolving resident concerns and improving customer experience. The role will also lead relationship management and liaison with the Housing Ombudsman Service, while providing valuable insight to senior management teams and service leads to support continuous improvement across housing services. What You Will Do As A Landlord Complaints Investigator ·Undertake detailed and impartial investigations into complex Stage 2 Housing Management and Assets complaints. ·Gather, review and analyse...

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking an AI Evaluation Engineer on an initial 4 month contract. Location: London, Bristol OR Manchester (hybrid office attendance) Overview: The team is looking for an experienced, hands-on developer who can create their own base code, set it up and work it out. Experience applying and working with AI model layer & agentic layer The ideal candidate: proven experience in quality engineering, testing or evaluation of data-driven and AI-powered products. strong understanding of machine learning systems, large language models (LLMs) and AI evaluation methodologies for production. experience defining performance metrics, KPIs, benchmarks and acceptance criteria for AI products. ability to translate business risks and policy requirements into measurable technical evaluation frameworks. experience developing automated testing and evaluation pipelines using Python or similar technologies. knowledge of AI...

Job Title: Process & Debt Recovery Officer Location: Havering (Office-based with some home working available) Salary: £18.92 hour PAYE Term: Temp, initially 3 months The Opportunity Our client is seeking a dynamic Process & Debt Recovery Officer to become part of a vibrant Highways, Traffic & Parking team. This role presents an exciting chance for an individual with exceptional customer service skills who thrives on problem-solving, investigating cases, and making fair, evidence-based decisions. Key Responsibilities In this engaging position, the successful candidate will: Investigate and respond to parking-related challenges, representations, and appeals. Review evidence and make decisions in line with legislation and council policies. Handle customer enquiries via telephone, email, and written correspondence. Manage Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) processes from issue through to resolution. Process debt recovery cases and liaise with enforcement agents as needed....

Connect2Hackney is currently looking for a Content Designer to join a multi-disciplinary agile team dedicated to making local government services simpler, clearer, and faster. The London Borough of Hackney is known for its innovation and commitment to its residents. As a Content Designer here, you won't just be writing copy; you'll be designing end-to-end user journeys that dismantle complexity and ensure accessibility for all. The Role: What You'll Do You will be responsible for creating, evaluating, and reviewing content at every stage of the user journey. Acting at a level equivalent to a Civil Service HEO/SEO, you will: Design with Data: Use evidence, user research, and performance data to make informed content decisions. Prototype to Persuade: Use everything from paper sketches to digital prototypes to visualise content in context and show the "why" behind your work. Build Bridges: Work across government departments to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and ensure...

Electrical Site Manager – Prison Project Location: East London Rate: £325 – £350 per day Contract: Long-term Sector: Building Services / MEP / Construction Project: New Build & Refurbishment Prison The Opportunity We are working with a leading MEP contractor delivering a major new-build and refurbishment prison project in East London, who are looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Site Manager to join the project team. This is a long-term contract opportunity working on a complex MEP project, overseeing the delivery of electrical services and managing subcontractors, site teams and project stakeholders. Previous prison experience is not essential. Candidates with strong electrical site management experience across commercial, residential, healthcare, industrial or other complex construction projects will be considered. Key Responsibilities * Manage and oversee electrical installation works across the project. * Coordinate electrical subcontractors,...

Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to people's lives at a critical point in their journey? Hackney Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its Hospital Discharge Team, supporting adults with complex needs to achieve safe, timely, and sustainable discharges from hospital back into the community. The role sits within a community mental health social work team and focuses on ensuring individuals receive the right support to transition safely from inpatient settings to community living. About the Role As a Hospital Discharge Social Worker, you will work closely with hospital wards, community mental health teams, health professionals, housing services, carers, and external partners to coordinate effective discharge planning from admission through to community reintegration. Key responsibilities include: Completing Care Act assessments using a strengths-based approach. Coordinating safe and...

Connect2Hackney are currently looking for a seasoned Content Designer to join a multi-disciplinary agile team dedicated to making local government services simpler, clearer, and faster. The London Borough of Hackney is known for its innovation and commitment to its residents. As a Content Designer here, you won't just be writing copy, you'll be designing end-to-end user journeys that dismantle complexity and ensure accessibility for all. The Role: What You'll Do You will be responsible for creating, evaluating, and reviewing content at every stage of the user journey. Acting at a level equivalent to a Civil Service HEO/SEO, you will: Design with Data: Use evidence, user research, and performance data to make informed content decisions. Prototype to Persuade: Use everything from paper sketches to digital prototypes to visualise content in context and show the "why" behind your work. Build Bridges: Work across government departments to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and...

Contract type: Fixed-term 18 months Hours: 37.5 Salary: circa £72k depending on experience Location: Canary Wharf WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight. Reports to: Lead Finance Manager Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications. Role Summary: Lead technical accounting for new schemes and changes to existing schemes. Work closely with the Finance Settlements Manager, Finance Schemes & Reporting Partner, Financial Advisors and Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee (ARAC). Key Responsibilities The role's key responsibilities, covering both LCCC and ESC, are outlined below. This overview is not exhaustive. As schemes grow, responsibilities may change. LCCC reserves the right to assign other duties commensurate with the role as required. *...

Our client Enfield Council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Family Help team. Job Purpose To provide assessment, care management and social work services to disabled children and their families, arising out of the council's duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group policy. To contribute to the development of the Centre as a specialist resource for Children and young people with disabilities and their families utilising their knowledge and experience to promote and ensure best practice is central to service delivery. To work in accordance with the guidelines set out by local government and to make appropriate use of Group and independent resources. Duties To carry out assessments and undertake care management in the area of specialism. ( Disabled children and their families ) To make recommendations for service provision in accordance with the Children services threshold and eligibility criteria. To provide a social work service to designated...

Social Worker – Family Help & Family Safeguarding Location: Enfield Contract: Locum Closing Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026 About the Role Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, providing an innovative, strengths-based approach to supporting children, young people and families. The service brings together Family Help, Children’s Social Care and specialist adult services, enabling practitioners to take a whole-family approach to issues including domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse, trauma and exploitation. We are looking for an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join this exciting service and help deliver timely, joined-up support that improves outcomes and promotes lasting safety and wellbeing for children. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families independently. Undertake high-quality assessments and identify strengths, needs and risks. Develop and...

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Children’s Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Enfield Council | £37.52 per hour | ASAP Start | Hybrid Working SW Locums is looking for an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join Enfield Council’s newly launched Family Help and Family Safeguarding Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative, strengths-based approach focused on keeping children safe, supporting families and creating sustainable change. The Role You’ll work directly with children and families, managing complex cases and delivering purposeful interventions that improve safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes. Your responsibilities will include: * Completing high-quality assessments * Developing and reviewing Child in Need (CIN) plans * Managing long-term child protection cases * Building strong, trusting relationships with children and families * Managing complex caseloads and...

As a Rent and Service Charge Officer in the property sector, you'll play a key role in managing rent and service charge accounts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Based in London, this temporary role helps the organisation stay on top of its finances while supporting its property operations. Client Details A Social Housing organisation based in London. Description Maintain accurate rent and service charge records. Prepare and issue service charge budgets and statements. Assist with rent reviews and adjustments as required. Investigate and resolve tenant queries regarding charges. Monitor arrears and support the collection process. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies. Collaborate with other teams to provide financial data. Contribute to process improvements in rent and service charge management.Profile A successful Rent and Service Charge Officer should have: Experience in property rent and service charge management. Strong numerical and analytical...

The role sits within the Building Safety Team and works in close collaboration with internal enforcement officers to support the delivery of the Private Sector Building Safety Programme. The programme is designed to identify high and medium rise private residential buildings in Southwark which may have unsafe cladding or other fire safety defects. Working in partnership with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), the Building Safety Programme supports building owners in taking immediate steps to safeguard residents and in making informed decisions regarding interim measures and remedial works. The post holder is responsible for collecting and reviewing external wall systems (EWS) data, specifically focussing on those with combustible cladding. The aim is to ensure that risks of unsafe cladding and any other identified fire safety deficiencies are evaluated and addressed appropriately. Key Responsibilities: Undertake initial desktop review of...

To develop strategic priorities and lead the work on the design and commissioning for population or local authority services in order to improve quality, value for money and reflect national and local priorities. To be responsible for the delivery of complex project plans, monitoring and managing progress and taking responsibility for problem solving; resolving issues to ensure individual projects and the wider commissioning programme remain on track to deliver on time and in budget. This includes working closely with finance, procurement and legal officers to ensure procurement processes are timely, competitive, transparent and equitable. To support senior leaders in Children's and Adults Services in achieving value for money from third party spend when commissioning for the Local Authority and work with colleagues across boroughs and the ICB to support the delivery and oversight of joint contracts. To lead on specific commissioning projects that help shape and influence the...