41 government jobs found in Portsmouth

Senior Social Worker – Family Help – Portsmouth City Council Location: Portsmouth City Council Pay: £42ph Office Working: 4 Days per week Contract: Locum We are currently working with Portsmouth City Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Family Help Team in the Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Portsmouth City Council are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service. Duties Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings What you need Social Work Qualification Social Work England registration Enhanced DBS (provided by us) Why use us? At Sheldon Phillips,...

CMA Recruitment Group is exclusively supporting a well-established and successful business in Portsmouth as they look to recruit a temporary Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team for around 6 months. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with an excellent reputation, where you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function. Working from modern Portsmouth offices with a hybrid working pattern, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of collaboration and flexibility. If you're organised, detail-focused and thrive in a busy finance environment, this role offers the chance to hit the ground running, make an immediate impact, and gain valuable experience within a supportive and welcoming team. What will the temporary Accounts Assistant role involve? Ensuring accurate and timely bank and financial reconciliations Matching and processing purchase ledger invoices, reconciling statements, and making BACS payments. Raising of sales ledger invoices,...

Children's Support Workers Location: Portsmouth Pay Rate: GBP15 - GBP18 per hour Contract Type: Temporary About Us: Prospero Health and Social Care is a trusted provider of staffing solutions across the UK, with extensive experience in the health and social care sector. We are currently seeking experienced Children's Support Workers to join our team in Hampshire. Role Overview: As a Children's Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable children and young people, helping them build resilience and develop positive coping strategies. You will work closely with families, schools, social workers, and healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for service users. This is a flexible role ideal for professionals committed to delivering high-quality support to children and families in need. Requirements: · At least 6 months experience working with children and young people in a support role · Strong understanding of safeguarding and child...

Immediate Start – Frontline Welfare Advisor (Charity Sector) | 40 Hours per Week 🚨 Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have experience providing advice and support in social welfare issues? If so, i want to hear from you TODAY! My client is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Frontline Welfare Advisor to join the team immediately. This is a fast-paced, client-facing role where you’ll be supporting individuals facing challenging circumstances with practical advice and guidance. 💼 The Role As a Frontline Welfare Advisor, you will: * Provide advice and support on welfare benefits, housing, and debt * Support clients with Universal Credit, Housing, Employment and other benefits * Manage a caseload and maintain accurate records * Offer advocacy and signposting to additional services * Work directly with vulnerable individuals in a frontline setting ✅ What We’re Looking For * Experience in welfare rights, benefits...

International Trade Compliance Officer 12 month contract inside IR35 Monday - Friday, standard days, with every other Friday off. Remote with sporadic office presence (Havant, once a month) About the role: Remote with sporadic office presence (Havant, once a month). Plans and coordinates export activities, including the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations, related customer service, brokerage and supports customs transactions. Maintains compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing the shipment, receipt and documentation of imported/exported products. Researches and resolves customer or supplier issues. Interfaces with internal and external worldwide import/export operations and organizations. Negotiates with foreign customers to develop handling agreements. Acts as liaison with U.S. empowered officials to resolve problems. Establishes requirements for license generation, guidance of the license generation and tracking process, and support of submitted...

Job Title: Social Worker - Willow Team Work Location: Public Service Plaza, Havant Hours per week: 37 Rate: £38 (Umbrella) The Role: As a Social Worker in the Willow Team, you will play a key role in supporting children and young people at risk of going missing, exploitation and trafficking (MET) to achieve safe, positive and lasting outcomes. Working within a specialist, multi-agency child exploitation service across Hampshire, you'll build trusted relationships with children while collaborating with partners including police, health and youth justice to reduce risk and strengthen safeguarding. You'll manage a diverse and complex caseload, leading assessments and delivering creative, child-centred interventions. As part of an Outstanding-rated authority, you'll be supported by a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, reflective practice and professional development. What you'll do: Work directly with children at risk of MET, delivering targeted 1:1 interventions...

Interim Schools PFI Expiry Project Manager 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract / Interim Assignment Southwest Local Authority Are you an experienced project or contract manager with expertise in PFI contracts, commercial management or complex programme delivery? We're looking for an experienced professional to lead the planning and delivery of a critical Schools PFI contract expiry programme on behalf of a forward-thinking local authority. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the successful transition and expiry of a major Schools PFI contract, protecting service continuity, managing commercial risk and delivering value for the Council and its communities. Key responsibilities include: Leading the planning and delivery of the Schools PFI contract expiry programme. Developing and maintaining a comprehensive expiry plan and ensuring delivery against key milestones. Managing relationships with internal stakeholders, SPV partners, government representatives and...

Looking for work with flexible hours? Full and Part time hours available, applicants must be of school leaver age (17+) Anglian Home Improvements is the UK’s largest home improvements company, and we are passionate about making the customer experience fantastic from the word go. From the first point of contact our customers are presented with knowledgeable, polite and enthusiastic individuals. We are now looking for multiple Self-Employed Canvass Agents in your local area. With strong, clear and supportive leadership our teams have a great opportunity to produce fantastic results and play a strong part in growing and developing the business. What you’ll be doing: Working with a team in your local area following up on media campaigns and promotions face to face with prospective new customers. Speaking to our customers about future upgrades to their properties by providing product and promotional information to generate appointments for our sales teams. Be part of a fantastic...

Children's Support Workers Location: Southampton Pay Rate: GBP15 - GBP18 per hour Contract Type: Temporary About Us: Prospero Health and Social Care is a trusted provider of staffing solutions across the UK, with extensive experience in the health and social care sector. We are currently seeking experienced Children's Support Workers to join our team in Hampshire/Southampton. Role Overview: As a Children's Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable children and young people, helping them build resilience and develop positive coping strategies. You will work closely with families, schools, social workers, and healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for service users. This is a flexible role ideal for professionals committed to delivering high-quality support to children and families in need. Requirements: · At least 6 months experience working with children and young people in a support role · Strong understanding of safeguarding...

Children's Support Workers Location: Portsmouth (More specifically the Havant Area) Pay Rate: GBP15 - GBP18 per hour Contract Type: Temporary About Us: Prospero Health and Social Care is a trusted provider of staffing solutions across the UK, with extensive experience in the health and social care sector. We are currently seeking experienced Children's Support Workers to join our team in Hampshire. Role Overview: As a Children's Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable children and young people, helping them build resilience and develop positive coping strategies. You will work closely with families, schools, social workers, and healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for service users. This is a flexible role ideal for professionals committed to delivering high-quality support to children and families in need. Requirements: · At least 6 months experience working with children and young people in a support role · Strong...

Parking and Site Assistant | Visitor Services Assistant | Outdoor Site Assistant New Forest | £12.73 per hour | 3-4 days per week, including weekends | 9am-3pm Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of Forestry England for a Parking and Site Assistant to support its work caring for forests, wildlife and outdoor spaces within the New Forest. Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? Are you passionate about forests, wildlife, plants and protecting some of the nation's most treasured natural landscapes? This is an opportunity to work in one of the UK's most iconic natural environments. As a Parking and Site Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping visitors enjoy the New Forest responsibly while supporting the conservation work that protects its unique habitats, wildlife and biodiversity. About Forestry England Forestry England manages more woodland and forest land than any other organisation in the country. From planting millions of trees and restoring...

Job Title: DV Cleared PMO Manager Location: Basingstoke X5 days onsite with hybrid options TBC Duration: Until 31st May with possible extension Rate: Up to £550 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through DV clearance process Are you an experienced leader with a passion for programme governance and delivery? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting critical Defence projects, is hiring for a PMO Manager to oversee their Project Management Office. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team and contribute to high-stakes programmes. What you'll be doing: * Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the PMO team * Provide comprehensive governance, financial, resource, and delivery reports * Support programme planning, delivery reviews, and assurance activities * Oversee RAID logs, change, decision, and action registers * Manage resource planning, forecasting, and financial controls including invoicing and budgeting...

Looking for work with flexible hours? Full and Part time hours available, applicants must be of school leaver age (17+) Anglian Home Improvements is the UK’s largest home improvements company, and we are passionate about making the customer experience fantastic from the word go. From the first point of contact our customers are presented with knowledgeable, polite and enthusiastic individuals. We are now looking for multiple Self-Employed Canvass Agents in your local area. With strong, clear and supportive leadership our teams have a great opportunity to produce fantastic results and play a strong part in growing and developing the business. What you’ll be doing: Working with a team in your local area following up on media campaigns and promotions face to face with prospective new customers. Speaking to our customers about future upgrades to their properties by providing product and promotional information to generate appointments for our sales teams. Be part of a fantastic...

DV Cleared Security Architect £700-£800 per day | Outside IR35 | Long-Term Contract | Hampshire (Full-Time Onsite) We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a highly classified defence programme, delivering security architecture across complex secure infrastructure, networks and mission-critical platforms. This is an opportunity to work on a long-term programme at the heart of UK national security, helping to design, assure and accredit secure environments that support critical operational capabilities. The Role As the Security Architect, you will be responsible for defining and assuring security architectures across highly secure IT and network environments. Working alongside infrastructure, network and systems engineering teams, you will ensure solutions are secure by design and compliant with MOD and NCSC security standards. You'll play a key role in security assurance, risk management and accreditation activities throughout the project...

Start a career in construction, civils or utilities in just 3 weeks — no experience needed. This is a fully funded, fast-track route into real jobs, designed for individuals who are unemployed, on a low income, or looking for a new career. You’ll gain your CSCS card, recognised qualifications, practical site skills, and a guaranteed interview with employers actively hiring. What you’ll get * CSCS Green Labourer Card (test fully supported) * Level 1 Health & Safety in Construction * Level 2 qualifications in: * Safe Moving & Handling * Health & Safety in the Workplace * Hazardous Substances (including Asbestos Awareness) * Hands-on, job-ready training aligned to real site work * CV writing, interview preparation, and job matching * Guaranteed interview with construction & civils employers Career opportunities After completing the programme, you will be considered for roles such as: • Civils Operative • Utilities Labourer •...

Looking for work with flexible hours? Full and Part time hours available, applicants must be of school leaver age (17+) Anglian Home Improvements is the UK’s largest home improvements company, and we are passionate about making the customer experience fantastic from the word go. From the first point of contact our customers are presented with knowledgeable, polite and enthusiastic individuals. We are now looking for multiple Self-Employed Canvass Agents in your local area. With strong, clear and supportive leadership our teams have a great opportunity to produce fantastic results and play a strong part in growing and developing the business. What you’ll be doing: Working with a team in your local area following up on media campaigns and promotions face to face with prospective new customers. Speaking to our customers about future upgrades to their properties by providing product and promotional information to generate appointments for our sales teams. Be part of a fantastic...

Start a career in construction, civils or utilities in just 3 weeks — no experience needed. This is a fully funded, fast-track route into real jobs, designed for individuals who are unemployed, on a low income, or looking for a new career. You’ll gain your CSCS card, recognised qualifications, practical site skills, and a guaranteed interview with employers actively hiring. What you’ll get * CSCS Green Labourer Card (test fully supported) * Level 1 Health & Safety in Construction * Level 2 qualifications in: * Safe Moving & Handling * Health & Safety in the Workplace * Hazardous Substances (including Asbestos Awareness) * Hands-on, job-ready training aligned to real site work * CV writing, interview preparation, and job matching * Guaranteed interview with construction & civils employers Career opportunities After completing the programme, you will be considered for roles such as: • Civils Operative • Utilities Labourer •...

We are seeking a proactive Damp and Mould Officer to manage damp and mould cases across our housing stock. You will oversee cases from inspection through to completion, ensuring high-quality repairs, legislative compliance, and excellent customer service while working closely with contractors, surveyors and internal teams. Key Responsibilities: - Manage damp and mould cases from initial inspection to completion. - Carry out property inspections and diagnose building defects. - Produce reports, specifications and recommendations for remedial works. - Coordinate contractors and monitor repairs to ensure quality and timely delivery. - Maintain accurate case records and support complaints and disrepair claims. - Conduct follow-up inspections and identify recurring issues. - Analyse data to help develop preventative solutions. - Provide technical advice to colleagues, contractors and residents. - Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding and relevant legislation....

About the Role We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused individual to join our Housing Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career within the housing sector, supporting customers and helping to deliver an efficient and effective housing service. The successful candidate will provide housing advice and guidance, assess housing applications, manage housing records, and work closely with colleagues and partner services to support customers with a range of housing-related enquiries. Please note that the role requires office attendance five days per week during the initial training and induction period. Following successful completion of training, this will reduce to three days per week in the office, subject to business needs and service requirements. Key Responsibilities * Provide advice and assistance to customers via telephone, email, and written correspondence. * Assess and process housing applications in line with relevant policies and...

Overview Interim FM lead required to manage a district council property portfolio (community buildings, public conveniences, pavilions, offices). This role will focus on FM delivery, contract compliance, and supporting a live FM re-procurement, alongside overseeing minor works projects. Key Responsibilities * Oversee day-to-day FM service delivery and contractor performance * Ensure statutory and technical compliance across the estate * Lead and support FM contract management and compliance reporting * Support FM re-procurement process (specification, tender, evaluation) * Manage minor works/projects (e.g. refurbishments, car parks, drainage) * Provide leadership to the FM/surveying team Key Requirements * Strong FM leadership experience (Head of FM / Senior FM level) * Background in Local Government / NHS / public sector estate * Proven experience in: * FM contract management * Procurement/re-procurement of FM services *...