20 government jobs found in Runcorn

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker specialising in Children in Need and Child Protection. In this role, you will work with vulnerable children and families, providing vital support and safeguarding services. You will lead and manage complex cases, including care proceedings, while ensuring children's safety and well-being. Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough assessments and develop care plans to address the needs and risks of children in need or protection. Manage cases within care proceedings, collaborating with legal and other professionals to ensure timely and effective outcomes. Conduct regular visits and maintain relationships with children, families, and relevant professionals. Attend and actively participate in meetings, case reviews, and court proceedings. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records, reports, and documentation.Requirements: Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with active registration. Experience: Minimum of 3 years in child...

Location: Working across offices in Runcorn and Widnes Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Pay Rate: Up to £16.08 per hour Halton People into Jobs is looking for a passionate and motivated Employment Specialist to join our dedicated Welfare to Work and Health team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support residents across Halton in overcoming barriers to employment and progressing towards sustainable careers. Working under the direction of the Welfare to Work and Health Manager, you will deliver a bespoke employment support service to individuals aged 16+, helping them seek, obtain and sustain employment through tailored guidance, coaching and practical support. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of participants aged 16+ using a flexible, multi-channel approach including face-to-face, telephone, video and digital engagement. Deliver personalised employment support, advice and guidance to unemployed, economically inactive individuals and those at risk of...

Interim Head of Service - Planning & Development Halton Borough Council £300 per day | 6-Month Initial Contract | Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week On Site) Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced and strategic Interim Head of Service - Planning & Development to lead a broad portfolio of high-profile planning, development and regulatory services during a key period of delivery and transformation. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior local government professional with extensive leadership experience across planning and development functions to make a significant impact within a progressive local authority. The Role Reporting to the Operational Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Council's: Development Management and Enforcement Building Control Contaminated Land Local Plan Transport Strategy TeamsYou will ensure services meet all statutory obligations, operational requirements, agreed performance targets and...

Our client Knowsley council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Children looked after team. About the Role You will be part of a dynamic Children Looked After team, managing a varied caseload that includes: Children subject to care proceedings Children in care (LAC) Care planning, permanence, and pathway planning Preparing reports and attending court Working collaboratively with legal services and partner agenciesThis role offers a great opportunity to engage in purposeful, child-centred practice with a focus on achieving stability and positive outcomes for children. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard...

Role:               Independent Child Trafficking Guardian Based:            Home Based with travel around Merseyside  Rate:              £14- £18 per hour ( Dependent on Pay Status) Start Date:      ASAP Duration:        6 month contract ( possibility of extension.) Hours:             Full Time Our client, one of the UK’s leading Children’s Charities, is looking to recruit 2 Specialist Support Workers to join their Child Trafficking Service. The service runs several national programmes supporting and advocating on behalf of children who have experienced trafficking and/ or exploitation across the UK What does the role involve? Managing a caseload of young people and providing them with practical and emotional support and advocating on their behalf as and when required Key working clients through both face to face and online support and using creative approaches to ensure the child/ young person is engaged, supported and receives an excellent standard of care Working in...

Our client Liverpool council is looking for an Experienced Social worker to join their Assessment and Care team. Job Purpose To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service as part of an integrated team responsible for safeguarding, support planning and promoting the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs continuously improving outcomes. To identify individual needs through assessment. To plan and co-design individual support plans. To ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of support plans are carried out. To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance.Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double...

Our client Trafford council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Front Door team. Your knowledge and confidence will be useful in supporting the Front Door, taking referrals and working alongside First Response Advisors and partners to share information, identify risk and strengths and facilitating work transfer to the right place at the right time. You may be required to work outside of core business hours in line with the needs of the service. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to...

Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Looked after children team. Responsibilities Developing and arranging appropriate leaving care services for service users, their families and carers, and providing direct support where necessary Provision of social work and case management support to service users, their carers and families. Liaison with agencies which commission or provide services to ensure service users their families/carers have access to a range of services appropriate to their needsDuties Prepare for social work contact and involvement Work with individual families, carers, groups and communities to help them make informed decisions Assess needs and options to recommend a course of action. Respond to crisis situations using appropriate legal procedural intervention Work with individuals, families, carers, group's communities and professionals to achieve change and development to improve life opportunities. Prepare, produce,...

Role: Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location: Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site  - whichever is closest) IR35: Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Public sector procurement Contract Management Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management – Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract / commercial support for BAU contracted services. Enablers are...

Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their South Court & Locality team. Job description The position is for a social worker within the court & locality service to work with children who are subject to CIN, CP, pre-proceedings, court proceedings. The candidate will be based within a team of 2 advanced Practitioners and 4 social workers, all managed by an experienced team manager. The candidate will be provided with regular supervision and access to training alongside their peers. Caseloads are manageable with support from advanced practitioners, team manager and a social work consultant. A weekly service wide learning morning is held to support with discrete areas of practice and sharing of good practice. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed....

Our client Oldham council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Additional & Complex Needs team. Job description: We are a generic team of social workers who manage cases from Short Breaks, Child in Need, Child Protection, PLO, Court, CLA, Transitions and Adoption. You will increase your skill set within this service as an all-round social worker building speciality knowledge in Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Meetings, Court of Protection and Inherent Jurisdiction applications You will be creative in your communication skills and tools with a range of verbal and non-verbal children and young people, complete carers assessments and providing packages of respite care. You will also work towards young people transitioning from children to adult services. As a Social Worker within the role it is expected that You will have Expeirence and Knowledge within these Areas. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly...

Locum Children's Social Worker – Safeguarding & Support Are you an experienced and passionate Children’s Social Worker looking for your next opportunity? Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Services, recently rated ‘Good’ in their full ILACS Ofsted inspection, are seeking a skilled Agency Social Worker to join their Safeguarding and Support team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing and supportive team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex safeguarding, child protection and court work cases working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals. Key Requirements: A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in Safeguarding, Child Protection and Court Work SWE registered Car driver with access to a vehicle Experience with Protocol Liquid Logic is desirable, but not essential Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to work autonomously and within a...

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Communications Operator (Days) to work within the North Wales Police Force Location: St Asaph Contract Type: Temporary on going Hourly Rate: £14.10 per hour Working Pattern: Full Time day shifts Monday to Friday **Please note this role will be subject to Police Vetting, you will need to have been within the UK for a minimum of 3 years continually** Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Communications Operator to join their team in North Wales Police! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional communication skills, this is the role for you. Overall Purpose of the Job: As a Communications Operator, you will deliver a professional, effective, and efficient customer service aimed at "getting it right first time." Your role will involve resolving public inquiries, accurately recording information, and deploying resources in a pressurised environment. Key...

Our client Shropshire Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Case Management Team. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on...

About the Role Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Case Management Team (North East). This role offers an opportunity to work with children and families across the full statutory spectrum, supporting them through Child in Need, Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings and court processes. You will manage a varied caseload, ensuring timely interventions and positive outcomes for children and young people. Location: Shropshire Council (North East Team) Working Pattern: Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office Contract: 3 months initially Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and families across CIN, CP, PLO, and court proceedings Undertake regular home visits to assess risk and support families Lead and participate in core group meetings and multi-agency discussions Prepare high-quality court reports and documentation for legal proceedings Build strong relationships with children, families, and...

PTS Skilled Operative - Location HD1, Huddersfield, Kirklees Work available for right candidates on one of the biggest construction projects in the UK, TRU (Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade) Location: Huddersfield, HD1 5BB Benefits: * Standard rate = £14.44 * £1 Uplift with PTS * Saturday/Sunday rate = £23.16 * Safe working environment Candidates must have: * A solid background in construction with experience on a large project highly desirable * Good general understanding the different trades onsite * CSCS Green card or Blue Card * PTS (Personal Track Safety) before starting * Experience in zonal work (Preferred) If you would like to work for a first class Main Contractor that cares about their people, then this is your opportunity to apply and join the project now ! Reliable Contractors Limited are passionate about Equality Diversity and Inclusion continuously working towards best practice and adhering to government legislation. We are a firm...

Job Description Vantage Consulting are an award-winning, specialist engineering recruitment business, currently looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This role is pivotal in supporting the continued growth of the business through the attraction, engagement, and hiring of top talent across our UK and US teams. Working closely with hiring managers and leadership, you’ll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience and alignment with our company values and culture.  Who We Are: A UK top 500 recruitment business with clients ranging from SMEs to global conglomerates, Vantage Consulting exists to ‘connect the world’s experts’ and realise the potential in that connection. Established in 2010, we’ve continued to push ourselves to break records whilst maintaining what’s important to us - the relationships with our partners and our people. We’re proud to support...

Deputy Finance Business Partner Location: Shropshire Contract: Temporary (3 months) Salary: £40.60 umbrella / £36.25 PAYE Inclusive / £32.35 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a public sector organisation in Shropshire for a Deputy Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide expert financial advice, lead on budgeting and forecasting activities, and support senior stakeholders in delivering key financial and operational objectives Key Responsibilities Produce accurate monthly financial reports, forecasts, and variance analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making. Lead on budget setting, financial planning, and monitoring of cost improvement programmes across designated service areas. Provide financial insight and support for business cases, service developments, and contract management activities. Manage and develop the...

Front End Developer | Government/Public Sector Rate: £540 per day (Inside IR35) Start Date: 01/07/2026 6 months contract Location: Telford (2 days per month onsite, remainder remote) The Role We're looking for an experienced Front End Developer to join a high-performing team working on modern, scalable web applications within the COTAX programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful digital services using cutting-edge front-end technologies. Key Skills & Experience React Frameworks Strong experience with modern React frameworks, particularly Remix and/or React Router v7 Server-Side Rendering (SSR) Proven ability to build SSR-ready applications with a solid understanding of progressive enhancement and its importance Material-UI (MUI) Hands-on experience developing applications using the MUI React component library TypeScript Demonstrable experience building robust, scalable applications using TypeScript End-to-End Testing (E2E) Experience...

Data Engineer Telford / Hybrid (Approx. 2 days per month onsite) £450 per day (Inside IR35) 6-Month Contract Active SC Clearance We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join a growing delivery team working on a high-profile data exploitation programme within a secure government environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale data integration and transformation projects, helping to deliver critical data capabilities using Talend and Oracle technologies. You'll be joining a collaborative Agile team, contributing throughout the full development lifecycle, from design and development through to testing, deployment, and production support. What You'll Be Doing Developing and maintaining ETL solutions using Talend within established frameworks and standards. Building and supporting Oracle database objects, DDL scripts, and SQL solutions. Enhancing CI/CD processes through GitLab pipeline improvements. Investigating and resolving defects identified...