49 government jobs found in Leicester

Our client Leicester city council is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join their Children in need team. Purpose To: Undertake a range of duties to support Team Managers and the professional development of international Social Workers, newly qualified Social Workers, and learning and development across the division by providing decisive and effective leadership to team(s) in line with the council's 'Vision & Values' and 'Leadership Qualities' that enables them to do their best work resulting in high levels of people and organisational performance. Lead areas of service development to provide quality social work services to children and their families and meet the full range of statutory requirements, regulations, and national minimum standards.Job Activities Leading People / Social Worker Development: Develop and support less experienced Social Workers to build and develop Social Work Practice and learn and embed practice principles and tools into practice. Work in...

Location: Leicester Contract: Locum Sector: Children's Services / Adoption & Permanence Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum opportunity where you can make a lasting difference to children's lives? We are supporting a well-established and developing team in Leicester seeking a dedicated Locum Permanence Social Worker to lead on achieving positive adoption outcomes. Working within a stable team alongside supportive and approachable managers, you will play a key role in ensuring children achieve safe, secure, and loving permanent homes. The Role In this position, you will take the lead in progressing children's plans for adoption from the earliest stage, ensuring a structured and child-centred journey to permanence. Key responsibilities include: Taking ownership of a child's journey from the point adoption is identified as a potential outcome Working collaboratively with fieldwork teams when care plans are being twin tracked Completing...

Asset Manager Daily Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella) Location: Leicestershire Job Type: Temporary Reed is currently representing the Council in their search for an experienced Asset Manager. This temporary position offers a competitive day rate and requires the Asset Manager to be on-site for two days each week, including Wednesdays. The role involves managing a diverse property portfolio to optimise performance and achieve strategic goals. Day-to-day of the role: Proactively manage the council's commercial assets which includes offices, industrial spaces, rural estates, and development land. Conduct financial analysis and lease management to preserve and enhance asset value, enhance income streams, and reduce occupancy costs. Deliver optimisation and rationalisation of the portfolio in a timely manner to achieve best consideration under s123 Local Government Act 1972. Responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of a caseload, ensuring effective operation and...

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...

Our client Leicestershire County Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Screening first response team. Agency Social Worker - Children's Social Care Front Door / Screening Team We are seeking an experienced agency Social Worker to join a busy Children's Social Care Front Door / Screening Team. The role involves screening contacts and referrals, analysing information, applying thresholds and making timely recommendations to ensure children and families receive the right response at the right time. Key Responsibilities Screen and triage contacts and referrals relating to children and young people. Gather and analyse information from families, professionals and partner agencies. Apply safeguarding thresholds and make clear, evidence-based recommendations. Record decisions, rationale and outcomes accurately and within timescales. Work effectively with Children's Social Care, Targeted Family Help and multi-agency partners.Essential Requirements Qualified...

Location: East Midlands Rate: £40-£50 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) Contract: Initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension Exciting Opportunity for a Road Safety Engineer in the East Midlands An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Road Safety Engineer to join a busy Local Authority highways team. This role will focus on the design, development, and delivery of road safety improvement schemes, helping to reduce collisions and improve safety for all road users across the network. The successful candidate will combine technical road safety engineering expertise with the ability to undertake Road Safety Audits and provide professional advice on highway safety matters. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and elected members to develop and deliver effective road safety solutions. The main duties of the Road Safety Engineer include: ·Designing and delivering road safety improvement schemes from concept through to...

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...

Senior Safety & Resilience Officer Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Contract: Temporary – 3 Months Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) Pay: £20.66 per hour PAYE We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Safety & Resilience Officer to support Waste & Recycling Services on a 3-month temporary contract. This is a hands-on role where you'll ensure health and safety compliance across frontline waste operations, promoting a strong safety culture while supporting operational resilience. ### Key Responsibilities Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation, including COSHH and RIDDOR. Develop and review risk assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and operational procedures. Carry out depot, vehicle, and site inspections, audits, and ride-alongs with collection crews. Investigate accidents, incidents, complaints, and near misses, including CCTV reviews. Deliver toolbox talks and support staff training and competency. Monitor vehicle, equipment, contractor, and...

Location: Hybrid Working – Warwickshire (1 day per week in the office) Pay: £18.85 per hour PAYE + Holiday Pay Contract: Initial 3 Months (Potential Extension) Hours: 37 hours per week (Occasional evening committee meetings) Lynx Employment Services are recruiting an experienced Senior Democratic Services Officer to support a busy Local Authority governance team on an interim basis This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Democratic Services professional to take a lead role in supporting the council's democratic processes, scrutiny function and committee services while supervising a small team. ### The Role Working within a Legal and Governance team, you will: Lead and support the council's Overview and Scrutiny function. Supervise and provide day-to-day support to two Democratic Services Officers. Prepare and publish committee agendas, reports and minutes. Provide governance support for committees, working groups and member meetings. Carry out research and...

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...

Aatom Recruitment is looking for OR(phone number removed) - HR Business Partner on behalf of a Local Authority. Job Title: OR(phone number removed) - HR Business Partner Contract Duration: 4 Months Hours Per Week: 37 Work Pattern: Hybrid- Twice in a week to Office Job Purpose * To optimise the performance and impact of service delivery and implement the Council’s People Strategy through the provision of professional, HR Business Partner advice and challenge, effective people management and organisational/workforce design/ change activities. Education and Knowledge * Mathematics and English GCSE (grade C or above) or equivalent * Relevant HR qualification or working towards MCIPD or equivalent. * Commitment to on-going personal & professional development Personal skills and general competencies * Provides and sets an excellent example of customer care for other staff. * Effectively sets direction for a team providing motivation for all to deliver...

4Recruitment Services are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join our clients HR team and provide high-quality, professional HR support across the Council and schools. The candidate will only be required to work in the office two days per week; the remaining days can be worked from home. As HR Business Partner, you will provide expert advice and support on a broad range of complex HR matters, including attendance, performance, disciplinary, grievance and conflict resolution cases. You will work closely with managers and senior leaders to support organisational change, restructures, staffing reductions and TUPE processes, ensuring risks are managed and appropriate procedures are followed. You will also support employment tribunal casework, contribute to the development of HR policies and strategies, deliver training and briefings, analyse workforce data, and build effective working relationships with trade unions, schools and internal stakeholders. The...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Help & Protection Team based within the Families For All Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic frontline service, helping to safeguard children and support families to achieve positive and lasting outcomes. Rate: £28.55 per hour (Umbrella) As a Social Worker within the Help & Protection Team, you will work directly with children, young people and families, undertaking statutory interventions and delivering high-quality social work practice. You will manage a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, safeguarding work and direct interventions for children and families with complex needs. The role requires confident decision-making, strong partnership working and a commitment to delivering child-centred practice. Key Responsibilities Working with children and families in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and departmental...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Team Advanced Practitioner to join its West Social Worker Case Holding Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Children's Social Worker to work within a busy frontline service supporting vulnerable children, young people and families. Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) As a Team Advanced Practitioner, you will work within a case holding team managing and supporting a range of statutory children's social care cases. The role involves working directly with children and families where significant support, intervention and safeguarding planning is required. The team works with: Children in Need Children subject to Child Protection Plans Looked After Children Children accommodated under Section 20 Families in the pre-proceedings process Cases where care proceedings are being initiatedYou will play a key role in ensuring children receive timely and effective support, protection and permanence planning...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Children's Help and Protection Team within the South locality. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated social work professional to work within a supportive case-holding team, helping to safeguard children and improve outcomes for families across Coventry. Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) As a Senior Practitioner within the South Social Worker Case holding Team, you will work with children and families requiring statutory intervention, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding support and care planning. You will play a key role in supporting complex casework, promoting best practice and ensuring that children receive timely and effective services that meet their individual needs. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of approximately 20 children and families Undertaking assessments and developing effective plans Working with children in need of support...

Waste Data Officer Coventry City Council | Temporary Assignment via Opus People Solutions Location: Hybrid working - minimum 2 office days per week (One Friargate & Whitley Depot, Coventry) Pay Rate: £14.82 per hour PAYE / £19.67 per hour Umbrella Hours: 30 hours per week (flexible across 4 or 5 days) Contract: Initially 2 months with the possibility of extension Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle as you will be required to work across 2 offices, One Friargate and Whitley Depot, Coventry About the Role Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Coventry City Council for a Waste Data Officer to join the Data, Performance and Continuous Improvement Team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, logical and highly organised, with strong Excel skills and experience working with data. You will support frontline waste services by maintaining accurate records, producing reports, analysing...

Join our growing team at Anglian Home Improvements, a leading provider of high-quality installation services for windows, doors, conservatories, and roof trims. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional craftsmanship and excellent customer service. We are looking for skilled installers to help us continue our tradition of excellence. The Role Due to continued growth and demand, we are seeking experienced self-employed Conservatory Installers to join our friendly team. In this role, you will be responsible for the precise installation of conservatories in and around the local area. You will work closely with clients to ensure that all installations meet our high standards of quality and safety. Key Responsibilities Install and fit conservatories with precision and care. Install and secure products using the appropriate tools and techniques. Accurately measure and cut materials for optimal fitting. Apply insulation, weatherstripping, and caulking to prevent air and water...

Traffic Regulation Order Engineer Daily rate: £17.47 PAYE Location: Coventry office based with 3 days work from home per week Contract: 7 Months Working hours: Monday-Friday 9 to 5 Overview: Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Coventry Borough Council for a Traffic Regulation Order Engineer to provide dedicated engineering support for the delivery of Traffic Regulation Orders associated with the Council's Local Network Improvement Programme (LNIP) and externally funded capital transport projects. The successful candidate will be expected to manage a programme of TROs to ensure statutory processes are completed efficiently and schemes can be delivered in accordance with funding and programme deadlines. Job Purpose: The Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Engineer will support the delivery of Coventry City Council's Local Network Improvement Programme (LNIP) and externally funded capital schemes by managing the preparation, consultation, processing and implementation...

Your new company A large, values‑led housing organisation is seeking an experienced Housing Officer to support frontline housing management services across its operational areas. The organisation is committed to delivering safe, sustainable communities and providing high‑quality services that put customers first. You will be joining a professional, collaborative housing team where safeguarding, partnership working and excellent customer outcomes are at the heart of everything they do. Your new role As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for delivering effective tenancy and housing management services, with a strong focus on managing behaviour‑related tenancy breaches and reducing the risk of tenancy failure. Your role will include managing complex cases such as anti‑social behaviour (ASB), hate crime, domestic abuse, safeguarding concerns, tenancy fraud, noise nuisance and serious criminal activity. You will use proportionate, person‑centred interventions to achieve...

Programme Manager – Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Lincolnshire | £500–£600 per day | 6-month interim contract | Inside IR35 Lincolnshire is entering a critical phase of local government reorganisation, and we're supporting the delivery of the change programme that will shape the new authority. We're looking for an experienced interim Programme Manager to drive momentum across key workstreams and keep delivery on track through to vesting. The role * Lead delivery of one or more LGR workstreams, managing plans, dependencies, risks and milestones * Drive day-one readiness activity across services, systems and people * Work closely with senior officers, elected members and programme leadership to maintain pace and alignment * Manage the target operating model (TOM) design and implementation within your area * Provide clear, board-level reporting through the PMO and escalate blockers early What we're looking for * Proven programme/project delivery within local...