46 government jobs found in Northampton

About the Role Northampton Children's Trust is currently seeking experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Teams, with a specific focus on court work. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a varied caseload and play a key role in progressing cases through court proceedings while ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people. These positions sit within Children in Care teams, with a dedicated court function, requiring strong report writing skills and confidence working within legal frameworks. The role offers a hybrid working model, with flexibility depending on service needs. Location: One Angel Square, Northampton Rate: £38 per hour Working Pattern: Hybrid (dependent on court hearings, CIC reviews, and visits) Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload involving ongoing court proceedings Completing high-quality assessments, court reports, and statements Undertaking all statutory responsibilities as a case-holding social worker Attending court...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Social Worker Location: Northamptonshire Team: Safeguarding Rate: £38 (Umbrella) Hours: 37 per week Duration: 3 Months Minimum Social Personnel are currently recruiting for Safeguarding Social Workers for Northamptonshire. This is a hybrid position and the social workers will be required to attend the office 3 days minimum per week. Essential Requirements: * Qualification in Social Work * Experience in a Safeguarding Team * Social Work England Registration * Driving Licence Why Social Personnel: * Dedicated and experienced consultant * Free DBS * £250 Referral Bonus * £250 Find your own job bonus

Customs & International Trade Regulations Analyst – Homebased Opportunity: This is a great opportunity for a Customs & Trade Regulations Analyst to develop your career for a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company. Do you have experience of import/export operations for a multinational company? Do you have experience with UK and Ireland customs related activities, incl. the management of specific authorizations (ex. EIDR, SDP) and local platforms (CHIEF, TSS and ROS)? Looking for a contract role with an exciting global pharmaceutical company? If yes then this is the role for you. Your role as a Customs & International Trade Regulations Analyst will involve supporting the business across its EMEA sites for all Trade Compliance Processes and operations. You will be responsible for all import/export compliance with international trade, customs and other government agency laws and regulations to minimize the risk of penalty and fines due to non-compliance. Essential...

Sessional Assessing Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role: Self-employed Form F Assessor Locations: Applicants must live within the following areas, Derby City or South Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Leicester City, Peterborough, or North Cambridgeshire. As a charity, we are committed to ensuring that our resources are directed towards supporting our children. For this reason, we are only able to consider applicants who live within the required geographical areas specified above, as supporting roles outside these locations would create additional costs. Candidates who do not live in these areas will not be shortlisted. Pay - £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for ‘panel ready’ assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 55p mileage. We are the UK’s largest specialist...

About the Role Milton Keynes City Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team, supporting children and young people to achieve positive, stable outcomes. This is a rewarding and impactful role, where you will act as a corporate parent to children in care, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are central to decision-making. You'll manage a diverse caseload including: Children subject to Care Orders Children placed with parents or foster carers Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Children with adoption plans / Placement OrdersWorking closely with partners such as IROs, health services and the Virtual School, you will contribute to high-quality care planning and long-term permanence outcomes. Hybrid: Up to 2 days Working from home Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of Children in Care, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met Undertake Children and Family Assessments and maintain up-to-date care plans Chair...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for an Electrical Commissioning Technician to join the commissioning team for their OCGT plant based Stewartby, Bedfordshire on an initial 4 months contract basis. The Electrical Commissioning Technician position come with a day rate from £400.00 to £475.00 outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as, transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorized valves, instruments etc. Fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment. Assist the commissioning engineers in carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up....

Interim Head of Customer Management - Electricity Transmission Location: Warwick, UK (Hybrid Working) Contract: Interim Assignment until 31 August 2026 Business Area: Electricity Transmission Salary: Competitive Day Rate About the Role The UK's journey to Net Zero is driving unprecedented demand for electricity transmission connections. As renewable generation, energy storage, data centres, interconnectors and major industrial customers seek access to the transmission network, the volume and complexity of customer projects continues to grow at pace. We are seeking an exceptional Head of Customer Management to lead our customer strategy, stakeholder engagement and commercial performance across Electricity Transmission. This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for shaping the customer experience, influencing industry reform, and ensuring our connections process is fit for a Net Zero future. Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will provide...

Role: Prison Security Escort Location: HMP Bullingdon Standard Rate: £14.10 per hour + 33 days holiday pay Overtime rate: £18.75 ph (overtime after 37 hours) Duration: Temporary role, with the opportunity to be long term Typical hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 As a Prison Security Escort, you will work alongside the prison service, assisting our client who is responsible for the maintenance of the buildings. You will be a part of security team where you will escort and oversee contractors such as carpenters, plumbers and electricians, whilst they complete their maintenance work. Duties of a Prison Security Escort Include (but not limited to) Checking the identification of the contractors Checking contractors have been briefed on security measures Booking in and out of the contractors Creating a tool list Escorting contractors through the prison to their place of work Overseeing contractors whilst they are working (Please note you will have to stay with the contractors...

Communication Manager 6 Month Contract Warwick (2/3 days onsite) Are you a passionate communicator with a knack for influencing stakeholders? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your strategic input can drive imperatively change? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our communications efforts as a Communication Manager! About the Role: As our Communication Manager, you will develop, manage, and lead a talented team of external affairs officers and agencies. Your expertise in communications will be pivotal in supporting our ambitious Net Zero portfolio, guiding it from development into delivery. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Communication Management: Oversee communications and stakeholder engagement for multiple Development Consent Order (DCO) applications currently in the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase. Communications Strategy Development: Set the communications strategy, including messaging, digital presence, media outreach, and...

Senior Estates Surveyor Daily Rate: £500 - £525per day Location: Leicestershire Job Type: Interim Contract ongoing Reed is currently recruiting on behalf of the Council for a Senior Estates Surveyor in Leicester. This pivotal role involves proactive management of the Council's property portfolio, contributing significantly to operational real estate activities aligned with the Council's Strategic Plan. Day-to-day of the role: Support the Business Partner Operational Real Estate in developing asset management and investment strategies. Identify surplus and under-performing assets, developing value-add initiatives or disposal plans. Negotiate leases, lease renewals, and rent reviews, and manage day-to-day operational management of assets. Prepare complex valuations for a variety of purposes including rent, rating, insurance, and asset estimates. Monitor expenditure, prepare accounts for service charges, and manage financial aspects including budget preparation. Act as Project...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Change & Release Manager £475 day rate (Inside IR35), Hybrid working Parity is delighted to partner with our client, a public sector organisation, who are looking to recruit an experienced Change & Release Manager to join a high-profile government services environment. This role is responsible for leading change enablement activities, ensuring effective release coordination, managing service delivery risks, and driving continual service improvement across a complex IT estate. You will act as the process owner for Change Enablement, working closely with customers, technical teams, service managers, and senior stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of services while maintaining compliance with industry and government standards. Key Responsibilities Manage customer expectations and communicate service risks, dependencies, and impacts. Plan, coordinate, and oversee releases and associated interdependencies. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could affect service...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Service Desk Analyst on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: On an operational level the role will respond to Incidents and Service Requests (including Major Incidents). They will contribute to the resolution of Incidents and Service Requests problems identified and building solutions for the knowledge base. Within the day-to-day service the role will contribute to the delivery of continuous improvement of the process and supporting systems into the Authority. The post holder will be part of a team and will be assisting the Service Desk Lead and Service Delivery in the control and success of the Service Desk function that handles customers' issues or requests with professional attitude. Responsible for the triage and actions on both Incidents and Service Requests received by the Service. The post can greatly influence the direction and success of general day to day operation of the Service. The role will be a system...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit an Environmental Health Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To effectively implement and deliver complex reactive and planned workload in relation to food hygiene, food standards and health and safety enforcement service areas. Provide professional support and advice, in line with appropriate competencies, to local stakeholders and other council services. Supervise and coach less experienced team members. To deputise for the team manager and service manager as directed. You will be responsible to: Undertake planned interventions of higher risk commercial premises and identify contraventions of appropriate legislation, codes of practice, statutory guidance, policies and procedures. Determine and implement enforcement action in accordance with council policy to achieve compliance, whilst maintaining accurate and timely records of activity on the council's computer database. Prepare statements of evidence and...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit an Environmental Health Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To effectively implement and deliver complex reactive and planned workload in relation to food hygiene, food standards and health and safety enforcement service areas. Provide professional support and advice, in line with appropriate competencies, to local stakeholders and other council services. Supervise and coach less experienced team members. To deputise for the team manager and service manager as directed. You will be responsible to: Undertake planned interventions of higher risk commercial premises and identify contraventions of appropriate legislation, codes of practice, statutory guidance, policies and procedures. Determine and implement enforcement action in accordance with council policy to achieve compliance, whilst maintaining accurate and timely records of activity on the council's computer database. Prepare statements of evidence and...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit Accounts Payable Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Responsible for the delivery of an efficient and effective payment process, providing accounts payable support to the whole of Luton Council. To ensure the timely and accurate processing of all invoices, interfaces, manual payments, memo's and credit notes generated throughout the Authority. Support the Creditors financial system with the responsibility for documenting procedures, testing enhancements, updates and new releases, supporting devolved users with guidance and training on the accounts payable system and processes. Advising and supporting and service managers and cost centre managers on accounts payable procedures and legislation compliance. You will be responsible to: ·Assess and determine the suitability of invoices/petty cash and claims in relation to financial regulations. ·Identifying payment priority to ensure creditors payment terms...

Construction Site Manager (DV Cleared / SC Cleared Minimum) Location: Luton Contract: 6 Months Rate: Competitive (DOE) Start: Immediate We are seeking an experienced Construction Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a refurbishment and infrastructure project on a secure site in Luton. The role requires a strong background in CDM compliance, civil engineering, electrical works, architectural packages, and building refurbishment projects. Key Responsibilities Day-to-day site management of refurbishment and construction activities. Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and site HSE requirements. Coordinate civils, electrical, architectural and general building trades. Manage subcontractors, programme delivery, quality and client interface. Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks and progress reporting. Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Requirements Current DV Clearance preferred; SC Clearance minimum requirement. Proven experience as a Site...

Role: Qualified Social - Senior Social Worker Children Looked after Team Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Social Worker on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Services . About the Role To support practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers NQSW's through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy. To continue to promote the academy and career pathways and Luton as an employer. The Senior Practitioners also support the Principle Social Worker to strive for excellence across Children Services by delivering key training's on themes drawn from audits. As a Senior Social Worker: Provide reflective supervision to explore the NQSW's practice and factors influencing their practice responses (including emotions, assumptions, power relations and the wider social context). Develop a shared understanding of the knowledge base informing their analysis and the limitations of their thinking, and use this...