41 government jobs found in Walsall

About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Children's Senior Practitioner to join its Safeguarding Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social work professional with strong experience across Child in Need, Child Protection, Public Law Outline, Care Proceedings, and Adoption. The successful candidate will provide effective help and protection to children, young people, families, and carers, while supporting the development of high-quality social work practice across the team. This role combines complex casework responsibilities with practice leadership, supervision, and mentoring of frontline practitioners. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments, planning, interventions, and direct work with children and families. Manage a complex caseload involving CIN, CP, PLO, Care Proceedings, and Adoption work. Lead safeguarding investigations and attend strategy meetings, child protection conferences, reviews, and other statutory meetings. Complete...

Qualified Social Worker - Learning Disability Team Location: Walsall Council Contract: 12 Weeks Hours: 37 Hours per Week Pay Rate: £28.40 per Hour (Umbrella) Working Arrangement: Hybrid (Office-based 2 days per week) About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join its Learning Disability Team. This role requires a dedicated professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred social work services, promoting independence, and supporting adults with learning disabilities to achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Practice within current legislation, statutory guidance, and Walsall Council policies and procedures. Undertake strengths-based assessments that promote self-determination, independence, empowerment, and community resilience. Co-produce care and support plans with service users, including agreeing financial contributions where required. Regularly review care and support plans to ensure...

4Recruitment Services are seeking  a Housing & Welfare Officer to work for our client based in Walsall. Purpose of the role: To provide a highly specialised Housing and Welfare service an all matters relating to Housing, Housing rights in accordance with the homelessness legislation, income maximisation, promotion of welfare benefits, protection of welfare rights and the delivery of increased prosperity and wellbeing to customers across the borough in accordance with Council policy, procedure and objectives. To support the delivery of joint working and externally funded projects and initiatives within the service and with other partner agencies/stakeholders. To represent customers in Tribunals and/or Court Hearings in relation to Housing and Welfare matters. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: To work with members of the public who are applying for housing or welfare benefits assistance from the Council, offering high standards of customer care at all times. To work...

Sales Consultant Safestyle, a trusted household brand in the UK for over 30 years, is now seeking ambitious and results-driven self employed sales professionals to join our dynamic and friendly team. As a field sales consultant you will start your Safestyle journey with a fantastic market leading sales induction that will equip you with extensive knowledge of our business and products, ensuring you provide our customers with the best-in-class experience. Additionally, we offer pre-qualified leads and a first-class sales training course with ongoing support to help you continuously improve and achieve success. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why this role offers flexibility and the opportunity to manage your own schedule. We are certain, if you have exceptional communication skills, confidence, enthusiasm and the wow factor you’ll have what it takes to succeed in this self-employed role with uncapped earning potential! We require all candidates to...

Social Worker – Child Protection Enquiry Service Location: Lifford House, Birmingham Pay Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time (Hybrid Working) Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding children and supporting families? We're recruiting for a Social Worker to join the South Child Protection Enquiry Service in Birmingham, based at Lifford House. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated safeguarding team, progressing plans for children and young people who are subject to Section 47 (S47) Child Protection enquiries. The role offers hybrid working, combining office and home working, with attendance required on team days and allocated duty days. The Role As a Social Worker within the Child Protection Enquiry Service, you will manage a caseload of children and young people, undertaking statutory assessments and coordinating multi-agency interventions to safeguard those at risk of...

Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Pay Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting for a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to join a well-established team in Birmingham Children's Trust, based in the Hodge Hill District. This is an excellent opportunity to lead on complex child and family work, champion high-quality practice, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. The Role As a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner, you will take the lead in supporting children and families through Child in Need and Family Help interventions. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective, child-centred plans, ensuring children receive the right support at the right time. You will play a key role in managing complex cases, leading multi-agency...

Interim FM Transformation Lead 📍 Hybrid Working 💷 £550 per day Inside IR35 📅 Initial 6-month contract A large public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Interim FM Transformation Lead to drive a high-profile Facilities Management transformation programme. This strategic assignment will focus on reviewing future FM delivery models, evaluating options, developing recommendations, and producing an implementation plan that delivers a high-performing, flexible and value-for-money FM service. Working closely with senior leaders, commissioners, commercial teams and service stakeholders, you will lead the end-to-end transformation programme, providing strategic direction, robust governance and clear recommendations to support key decision-making and future service delivery arrangements. Key Responsibilities Lead the Facilities Management transformation programme from mobilisation through to implementation planning. Develop and evaluate future FM delivery models,...

Your new company A fantastic opportunity has been registered for an Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP) within a Local Government Authority based in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and acting as a trusted advisor to Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and Directorate Heads of Finance. Your new role Your role as Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP), you will play a central role in shaping how financial resources are managed across all areas of this large public sector organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you leading a talented team of 3, focused on providing insightful analysis, robust reporting, and strategic advice that supports both immediate operational needs and long-term ambitions. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure that all financial planning activities, from budget setting to monitoring, are executed...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a client who provide expert advice to support solar PV, wind, and BESS projects worldwide to recruit a Quality Technician on a 11 month for its Staffordshire site. The Quality Technician role comes with a rate of competitive rate per day. Key skills required for the Quality Technician role Field Surveillance: Inspections of ramming, structure and modules mounting, cabling, trenching, foundations, internal roads among other tasks. Adherence to Manuals: Verification of torque marks, mounting sequences, and cable management as per supplier specifications. Material Traceability: Ensuring all components and materials arriving or installed on-site are correctly identified, tracked and verified. Documentary Support: Assistance in the progressive compilation of the "Technical Memory" and management of checklists and ITPs. Defect Reporting: Immediate identification of technical "Red Flags" to QA/QC Manager and PM to prevent rework. Location,...

About the Role Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our well-established Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly supportive and collaborative safeguarding environment where children and families receive the right help at the right time. Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) As a Senior Social Worker within MASH, you will play a key role in ensuring effective safeguarding arrangements for children and young people by working closely with partner agencies and making timely, informed decisions. Key responsibilities include: Screening and reviewing incoming referrals Applying threshold guidance effectively to ensure appropriate interventions Making timely decisions within MASH timescales Contributing to multi-agency safeguarding processes and decision-making Attending and contributing to strategy discussions Presenting information clearly and...

Location: Wyre Forest / Kidderminster Rate: Flexible – Please state your expected day rate Hours: 37 hours per week (Part-time or Full-time considered) Contract: 3 Months with potential extension Hybrid Working: Office attendance only when required (up to 3 days per week) with occasional local site visits. Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Estates Surveyor to join Wyre Forest Council on an initial 3-month contract. ### The successful candidate will have experience in: Local Government estates management Property valuations Managing mixed commercial property portfolios Commercial and industrial estates Lettings and tenancy management General estates management Working across multiple departments and stakeholders ### What's on offer? Hybrid working Flexible hours (full or part-time considered) Initial 3-month contract with possible extension Minimal travel with occasional local site visits Teams interview process

Pay: Competitive PAYE rate – please state your expected day rate with your application. Hours: Up to 37 hours per week (part-time or full-time considered) Location: Hybrid working – office attendance as required, with occasional local site visits Duration: 3 months initially, with the potential to be extended PAYE only – no umbrella or limited company options. We are looking for an experienced Estates Surveyor to join a busy Property Services team, managing a diverse property portfolio and supporting a range of estate and asset management activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded surveyor with experience in local government and commercial property to work on a varied and interesting portfolio. The role supports estate management, lettings, valuations, acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant matters. The Role Manage a mixed commercial and operational property portfolio. Undertake property valuations and provide professional property advice....

Senior Social Worker job (Family Safeguarding Team) in Shropshire. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. RATE: up to £30.57ph (umbrella, depending on experience) TYPE: LOCUM Social Worker TEAM: Family Safeguarding HOURS: (37 hours per week) Key Responsibilities * Manage a diverse and complex caseload, undertaking assessments, care planning and interventions. * Assess and manage risk, making informed, evidence-based decisions, including contributing to safeguarding and court proceedings. * Apply relevant legislation, policies and best practice to deliver effective, child-focused services. * Build and maintain strong working relationships with children, families and multi-agency partners. * Deliver a range...

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...

Scala Engineer Telford/ Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite £470 per day inside IR35 6 months duration Are you an experienced Scala Developer looking to work on one of the UK's most significant digital transformation programmes? We're seeking a talented Scala Engineer to join a high-performing Agile team delivering modern cloud-based services as part of a major government digital programme. You'll be helping to build secure, scalable applications that improve the way millions of people interact with essential public services. This is an opportunity to work with modern technologies, collaborative engineering teams and cloud-native architectures while contributing to services used across the UK. The Role As a Scala Engineer, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary Agile team responsible for designing, developing and supporting high-performance Scala Play microservices. Working closely with Developers, Business Analysts, User Researchers, Designers and QA Engineers, you'll help...

Assistant Director - Environment & Enforcement Directorate: Public Services Reports to: Strategic Director - Public Services Pay: £49.62 per hour Contract: Ends March 2027 Location: Nuneaton - CV11 Job Purpose Provide strategic leadership for the Council's Environment & Enforcement services, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused and legally compliant services that support the Council's priorities. Lead service improvement, manage resources effectively, and work collaboratively with elected members, partners and senior leaders to deliver positive outcomes for residents. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Environment & Enforcement Service, contributing to the strategic leadership of the Directorate. Develop and deliver service strategies, business plans and improvement programmes. Ensure services are safe, efficient, compliant and deliver value for money. Lead and develop managers and employees, promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing...

Backlog & Works Administrator – Remote Working – Facilities Management – 6 Month Contract – From £13.45 per hour PAYE Industry: Facilities Management Contract Type: 6 Month Contract (Initial term until end of December 2026) Summary We are seeking a diligent and organised Backlog & Works Administrator to join the Operational Delivery Team on a government facilities management contract. This role involves the end-to-end administration, coordination, and management of planned and reactive maintenance activities, supporting the reduction and ongoing management of maintenance backlogs. The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling, contractor engagement, financial administration, and task management to ensure maintenance works—including Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), Reactive, Corrective, and Billable Works—are accurately administered, tracked, and completed in line with contractual requirements and service level agreements (SLAs). Acting as a...

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 Window & Door Installers to join our hardworking team. In this role, you will be responsible for the precise installation of our fantastic products 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 windows & doors with precision and care. Install and secure products using the appropriate tools and techniques. Accurately measure and cut materials for optimal fitting. Complete interior and exterior finishing work, including...

Elective Home Education (EHE) Officer Agency Contract | Full-Time | Start ASAP We Do Social Work is recruiting an experienced Elective Home Education (EHE) Officer to join Coventry City Council on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring children educated outside of mainstream school receive a suitable education while promoting their safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. The Role As an EHE Officer, you will lead on the effective monitoring of Elective Home Education cases, ensuring the Local Authority fulfils its statutory responsibilities. Working closely with families, schools and partner agencies, you will support children and young people while ensuring robust safeguarding practices are maintained. Key Responsibilities Lead on the effective monitoring and oversight of Elective Home Education (EHE) cases. Maintain accurate records and reporting systems to ensure statutory compliance. Develop and improve EHE policies,...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join its Fostering Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and progressive service, making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and foster families. You will manage a complex caseload, undertaking assessments and interventions to support children and young people, whilst working collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload under the guidance of a Team Manager. Undertake planned and intensive interventions with children, young people, parents, carers, and families. Work with children in need, child protection cases, and looked after children. Implement, monitor, and review care plans through effective multi-agency working. Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, carers, and significant others. Liaise with partner agencies and professionals to...