59 government jobs found in Ashford

Temporary Contract * Kent Intake Unit * PM Shift 13:30 to 22:00 * Non-Caseholding * Supportive Team * £42p/h Connect2Kent are recruiting a Locum Social Worker to join Kent County Council's Unaccompanied Minors (UASC) Social Work Team, supporting newly arrived unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children as they enter the UK through Dover and transition into care. This is a unique, meaningful role where you'll be the first point of contact for some of the most vulnerable young people arriving in the country - with strong supervision, structured development, and a supportive team. About the Role You'll act as a first responder for UASC arrivals at Dover and/or manage a caseload of newly arrived unaccompanied minors who become Children in Care. Your work will involve assessment, planning, intervention and ongoing support, ensuring each young person receives safe, appropriate care. This role is aligned with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF) and is suitable for practitioners...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the South Kent Children with Disabilities team 0-18 based in Ashford. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Purpose of the Job: Manage a caseload of disabled children and young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way. Work with the service users and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the Ashford Children's Social Work Team based in Ashford If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Purpose of the Job: Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework...

Health and Safety Manager Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager to support the Lower Thames Crossing project during the utilities diversion phase. The role will focus on ensuring the safe delivery of high-risk excavation works in proximity to live services and maintaining compliance with company procedures and statutory requirements. Role responsibilities and key skills: Provide day-to-day Health and Safety support to the project team. Review risk assessments and safe systems of work for planned activities. Monitor site activities and intervene where unsafe conditions or behaviours are identified. Support safe excavation and utility works, particularly those involving live services. Work closely with project leadership and operational teams to manage risk and promote safe behaviours. Carry out and support inspections, audits and incident investigations. Drive continuous improvement in Health and Safety performance. Experience in Health and...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the Dover and Deal Children's Social Work Team based in Dover. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Purpose of the Job: Manage a caseload of complex and difficult cases involving assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of appropriate action to ensure resources are utilised effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families Contribute to raising and maintaining standards of professional social work within a social work team, develop areas of...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the Kent Intake Unit based in Dover. This vacancy is in the PM team 13:30 to 22:00. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Purpose of the Job: Manage a caseload of newly arrived unaccompanied asylum-seeking children who are Children in Care to the local authority. This will involve various levels of complexity and involve assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of...

Housing Advice Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Domestic Abuse Social Care Service in Kent. £27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother. Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the risks associated with that. Supporting key customers to set...

PROPERTY SOLICITOR £35 - £50 per hour negotiable Location: Mid sussex based RH16 Hybrid working – minimum 1 day per week in the office We are seeking an experienced Property Solicitor to provide high-quality legal advice, representation and support, advising Members and colleagues on a wide range of property and local government matters. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist legal advice, representation and assistance to Members and Council officers. Manage an ongoing legal caseload, prioritising matters effectively and meeting deadlines. Advise on a broad range of property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, licences and Landlord and Tenant matters. Advise on the structuring of property deals. Negotiate and complete property transactions on behalf of the Client. Assist with matters relating to Assets of Community Value, best value disposals and Subsidy Control. Represent the Client in legal proceedings and undertake advocacy where required. Attend statutory...

About the school This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join an expanding school who are seeking inspiring and committed Teaching Assistants: some SEN TAs will be required to work on a 1:1 basis. They are very keen to hear from individuals who have a particular interest in the pastoral and wellbeing areas, either experienced or willing to learn. This is not just a place to teach, but to educate. Through a whole school holistic approach, they focus on both academic and wider skills to prepare and develop every child for their life ahead. The students are aged 11-19 years and all have an Education, Health & Care Plan; they have communication and interaction difficulties, often related to Autism. With class sizes of 10 and with additional adult support, they tailor their curriculum and classroom delivery to every student's individual needs. Their students make good progress thanks to high-quality teaching and as are a multi-agency...

Marylebone Services work with a huge variety of Early Years settings in and around London & Kent who require Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to work on a supply/bank cover basis, this can be day to day, short or long term depending on your availability & preferences. You can choose when you want to be offered shifts and this can be: * All year round * Term Time only * During the school holidays This is a perfect opportunity to have a work/life balance by choosing to work the days that best suit you and where you can work around your own requirements whether it be 1 or 5 days a week, you let us know. We supply staff to many childcare settings in and around London, these include: * Private & Government Nurseries * Nursery Schools * Centres * Holiday clubs * Breakfast & Afterschool Clubs * SEN Roles If you are an Experienced, Qualified and flexible Early Years Professional and meet the below requirements then please apply today. All of our shifts...

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....

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for a Contracts Management Officer. Location: Croydon Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week Pay Rate: £21.41 per hour PAYE or £28.40 per hour Umbrella Contract: Temporary OngoingAre you an experienced housing, property compliance, or contracts professional looking for your next opportunity within local government? We are seeking a Contracts Management Officer to support the delivery and monitoring of temporary accommodation contracts, ensuring accommodation providers meet contractual obligations, property standards, and health and safety requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting vulnerable residents by ensuring temporary accommodation remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Key Responsibilities Manage and monitor contracts with temporary accommodation providers to ensure compliance with agreed standards and contractual requirements. Review and approve key compliance documentation,...

Social Worker – Child Protection Team – London Location: Croydon Council Pay/Salary: up to £39.04 per hour Office Working: 3 Days per week Contract: Locum We are currently working with Croydon Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Croydon 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, you are not just a...

Assistant Director - Housing Asset Investment & Building Safety 📍 Newham, London 💰 £950 per day Umbrella 🏢 Hybrid Working 📅 Initial 6-Month Contract We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director - Housing Asset Investment & Building Safety to provide strategic leadership across housing asset management, building safety, compliance assurance and long-term investment planning. This is a high-profile interim opportunity for an accomplished housing leader to shape and drive a regulator-ready asset management and building safety function across a large and complex housing portfolio. The Role Reporting to the Director of Housing Services, you will lead the strategic approach to housing asset investment, building safety, compliance assurance and asset intelligence. You will be responsible for overseeing significant investment programmes, ensuring statutory compliance, and providing assurance to senior leadership, Members and regulatory bodies. Key Responsibilities...

Locum Childcare Solicitor - Hybrid Opportunity 🚨 I'm currently working with a Local Authority in South East London seeking an experienced Locum Childcare Solicitor to support their Legal Services Team. 📅 Initial 3-Month Contract (strong likelihood of extension) 💷 £50-£60 per hour 🏠 Hybrid Working (with in-person advocacy requirements) This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative legal team, handling a varied childcare caseload within a well-established Local Authority legal department. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Managing a caseload of Childcare matters with minimal supervision ✅ Undertaking Court Advocacy on average Bi-Weekly ✅ Handling proceedings under the Children Act 1989, including Care Orders, Supervision Orders and Emergency Protection Orders ✅ Preparing legal documentation and applications for court proceedings ✅ Attending and advising at legal planning meetings, PLO meetings and case conferences ✅ Providing legal advice and support to social...

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...

Central Recruitment is currently working with a London-based charity that is dedicated to creating positive change by providing support to individuals on their journey towards independence. Our client is currently recruiting for a Support Worker to work in the Crystal Palace area at a service that provides support to various client groups including young adults with a background of homelessness and challenging behaviour. * 37.5 hours per week * Working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis * Shifts: 07:00 - 15:00 and 14:00 - 22:00 * Temporary: approx. 6 months * £16.90 per hour (£15.08 per hour, with £1.82 holiday pay) This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable young people. Key responsibilities: * Hold a caseload of key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed Support Plans * Mentor and coach customers using an asset-based approach to identify their strengths and set corresponding goals...