Temporary Accommodation Reduction Specialist - Thurrock

Added 16/05/2026

Key Responsibilities Service Leadership and Delivery Lead, manage and develop a dedicated Temporary Accommodation Reduction Team. Create a high-performance culture focused on achieving measurable reductions in temporary accommodation numbers and length of stay. Establish clear objectives, performance expectations and accountability arrangements. Monitor and drive team performance against agreed targets and outcomes. Support staff development, coaching and continuous improvement. Temporary Accommodation Reduction Strategy Lead delivery of initiatives designed to reduce the number of households within temporary accommodation. Develop and implement practical solutions and pathways that support sustainable move-on arrangements. Identify barriers preventing residents moving on from temporary accommodation and implement solutions....

Temporary Accommodation Reduction Specialist - Thurrock

Added 15/05/2026

Key Responsibilities Service Leadership and Delivery Lead, manage and develop a dedicated Temporary Accommodation Reduction Team. Create a high-performance culture focused on achieving measurable reductions in temporary accommodation numbers and length of stay. Establish clear objectives, performance expectations and accountability arrangements. Monitor and drive team performance against agreed targets and outcomes. Support staff development, coaching and continuous improvement. Temporary Accommodation Reduction Strategy Lead delivery of initiatives designed to reduce the number of households within temporary accommodation. Develop and implement practical solutions and pathways that support sustainable move-on arrangements. Identify barriers preventing residents moving on from temporary accommodation and implement solutions....

Inspection Team Leader - Thurrock

Added 15/05/2026

Inspection Team Leader Job Purpose Responsible for the day-to-day leadership and supervision of the inspection team working under licensing. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality property inspections across the private rented sector, supporting compliance with housing standards and licensing conditions, and improving the condition of rental properties. Main responsibilities Team Leader and Supervision Inspection and Quality Assurance Stakeholder Engagement Service Accountabilities Lead, manage, and support a team of inspection officers conducting property inspections under housing licensing schemes Allocate and prioritise workloads, ensuring timely and effective service delivery. Provide technical oversight and mentoring on housing standards, including HHSRS, preparing and issuing...

Childrens Senior Social Worker - Adoption Team - Thurrock

Added 13/04/2026

Senior Social Worker - Adoption TeamThurrock Council is looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Adoption Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across the full adoption journey within a supportive and well-established service.About the RoleYou will be involved in all aspects of adoption, including:Recruitment and assessment of adoptersDelivering preparation training and information eventsFamily finding and matching for childrenSupporting adopters post-placementWorking with birth parentsCompleting post-adoption and SGO assessmentsPreparing court reports (including non-agency and stepparent adoptions)Working in partnership with Adopt EastRequirementsQualified Social Worker with 3+ years PQEAdoption experience is essentialStrong background in statutory childcareExcellent report writing and...

Thurrock - QSW - Adoption Team

Added 13/03/2026

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Qualified social worker to join our Adoption Team in Grays, Essex with Thurrock Council.Job Title: QSW - Adoption TeamLocation: New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL Pay Rate: Up to £36 per hour Work pattern: A minimum of 2 days a week in the officeAbout the Role: Thurrock Council is seeking a qualified social worker to join our Adoption Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across the full adoption journey and make a real difference to children and families. Adoption experience is essential.Key Responsibilities:Recruit and assess prospective adopters,...

Thurrock - QSW / SP - Prevention and Support Service (PASS)

Added 12/03/2026

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated QSW / Senior Practitioner for Prevention and Support Service (PASS Team) with Thurrock Council. Job Title: QSW / Senior Practitioner - Prevention and Support Service (PASS) Location: Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL Pay Rate: £36 - £38 per hour About the Service: The Prevention and Support Service (PASS) provides integrated support to children, young people, and families. Our goal is to offer practical advice, support, and direct intervention to prevent issues escalating to statutory social care involvement.PASS operates on a "team around the family" approach and...

Later Living Officer (Sheltered Housing Officer) - Enfield

Added 26/05/2026

Lone working, and site based Provide high quality and comprehensive support to the service user to empower and to plan, work towards and achieving their outcomes. Work effectively individually and as part of a team, to achieve service outcomes and actively contribute to the development and smooth running of the service in accordance with local policies and legislation. Work flexibly to deliver a tenure blind wholesome people and place offer for residents in Housing for older people and specialist housing ensuring the needs of the wider community are met. Manage complex casework including but not limited to safeguarding, domestic abuse,...

Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer - Waltham - £22.44 p/h umb

Added 03/07/2026

Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer - Waltham - £22.44 p/h umbRole Title Temporary Accommodation Housing OfficerJob Family Place / Housing / Housing Options & SupportCompetency Level All ColleaguesPay Range / Scale SO2- 22.44 Umbrella PurposeTo provide effective day to day housing management for temporary accommodation owned or directly managed by the Council, ensuring properties are safe, well maintained, and compliant with all relevant legislation, policies and standards.To maintain high property standards by carrying out inspections, investigations and follow up actions in response to complaints, repairs issues, damp and mould concerns, anti social behaviour, and tenancy/licence breaches. The postholder ensures that issues...

Darlington - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 03/07/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our dynamic team in Darlington. As an IRO, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard in the decision-making processes regarding their care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals while working within a supportive and collaborative environment. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting independent reviews of care plans for children and young people in care. Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice guidelines. Facilitating multi-agency...

Gateshead - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 03/07/2026

Are you a dedicated and passionate social worker looking to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families? Gateshead Council is seeking an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our dynamic team in the Qualified Social Work field. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children in care, whilst promoting their rights and best interests. As an Independent Reviewing Officer, you will be responsible for conducting high-quality reviews of care plans, ensuring that they are child-centered and effectively implemented. Your key responsibilities will include: Facilitating and chairing...

Darlington - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 02/07/2026

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) - Darlington Borough CouncilLocation: Darlington (DL1 5QT)Contract: Ongoing contract with potential for extensionAre you an experienced and passionate Independent Reviewing Officer looking for your next opportunity? Darlington Borough Council is seeking a dedicated IRO to join their Children's Services team, playing a key role in ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people.The RoleAs an Independent Reviewing Officer, you will chair statutory reviews for looked-after children, monitor care planning, and ensure children's voices remain central to decision-making. Working collaboratively with social workers, partner agencies, and families, you will promote high standards of practice while ensuring...

Gateshead - Independent Reviewing Officer

Added 02/07/2026

Independent Reviewing Officer - Gateshead CouncilI'm currently recruiting for an Independent Reviewing Officer on behalf of Gateshead Council, and I wanted to get in touch as I believe this opportunity may be of interest to you.Role DetailsPosition: Independent Reviewing OfficerLocation: Gateshead (NE8 1HH)Contract: Ongoing Agency ContractAbout the RoleAs an Independent Reviewing Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that children and young people receive the highest standard of care and that their care plans are robust, effective, and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes. You'll work collaboratively with professionals, children, and families while providing independent oversight of care...

Housing Advice officer (1 /2 Days onsite) - Buckinghamshire - £30 p/h umb

Added 01/07/2026

Housing Advice officer (1 /2 Days onsite) - Buckinghamshire - £30 p/h umbTo provide a statutory homelessness and housing advice service in relation to preventing homelessness and statutory homelessness assessments. Also, to assist senior officers and managers. (This involves fulfilling statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017) including actions to prevent homelessness, the preparation and publication of personalised Homelessness Prevention Plans).To deliver an efficient, front-line service in line with the Council's vision, core values and behaviours, resources, strategic and service priorities and to deliver services in a professional and courteous manner.To deliver...

REMOTE - LADO Independent Reviewing Officer | Lincolnshire

Added 01/07/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced LADO Independent Reviewing Officer to join our team in Lincolnshire on a remote basis. This role is crucial in ensuring the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people within the local community. As a LADO Independent Reviewing Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing allegations made against individuals who work with children, ensuring that all processes are conducted fairly, thoroughly, and in accordance with statutory guidance. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting independent reviews of allegations against individuals working with children. Collaborating with local authorities, police, and other agencies to ensure a...

Housing Reviews Officer - Slough - £35.69 p/h umb

Added 30/06/2026

Housing Reviews Officer - Slough - £35.69 p/h umb Responsible to: Housing Review LeadKey relationships/Functional links with:Housing Demand, Homelessness, Allocations, Temporary Accommodation, Legal Services, Tenancy Services, Social Care, senior managers, Members, MPs, applicants, advocates, solicitors, law centres, Counsel, Ombudsman services and external partner agencies.Main Purpose of Job:To act as the Council's independent statutory review decision-maker for homelessness, temporary accommodation suitability, housing allocations and discharge of duty decisions under Parts VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, associated regulations, statutory guidance, case law and Council policy.The postholder will make fair, lawful, evidence-based and clearly reasoned...