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...

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....

Childrens Social Worker - CP/CIN Team - Peterborough

Added 13/04/2026

Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team📍 Peterborough | Peterborough City Council 💰 £39 per hour Umbrella (Capped Rate) 🕒 Full-Time | Hybrid Working (2-3 Days Office-Based)Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive and well-structured safeguarding service?Peterborough City Council is currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team, based at Sand Martin House, offering flexible hybrid working and a competitive capped rate.About the RoleThis is a frontline safeguarding role where you will manage a varied caseload across Section 17 (Child in Need) and Section 47 (Child Protection), including cases...

Southampton - ChildrenS Social Worker - 0-19

Added 26/06/2026

Southampton City Council is seeking a dedicated and passionate Social Worker to join our 0-19 childrens (Early Help) Team. This role focuses on supporting children and young people who are in care, ensuring they experience stability, safety, and the best possible outcomes. Pay rate - £39ph. 37 hours per week 3 month minimum contract with options to extend. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements. Youll work alongside Early Help practitioners, health visitors, school nurses, education professionals, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated, family-centred support for children and young people from birth to 19 years (up to 25 years for young people with...

Children's Social Worker - Adoption Team - Leicester City

Added 18/04/2026

Adoption Social Worker (Level 3) - Permanence & Family Finding Team Location: Leicester Authority: Leicester City Council (Regional Adoption Service - Family Adoption Links) Pay Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella) Job Type: Locum / Agency Social Work / Adoption Team / Children's ServicesJob OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adoption Social Worker (Level 3) to join the established adoption service within Leicester. Working as part of the regional adoption agency Family Adoption Links, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality permanence planning and securing lifelong families for children.This is a highly rewarding frontline adoption role focused...

Children's Social Worker - Adoption Team - Leicester City

Added 17/04/2026

Adoption Social Worker (Level 3) - Permanence & Family Finding Team Location: Leicester Authority: Leicester City Council (Regional Adoption Service - Family Adoption Links) Pay Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella) Job Type: Locum / Agency Social Work / Adoption Team / Children's ServicesJob OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adoption Social Worker (Level 3) to join the established adoption service within Leicester. Working as part of the regional adoption agency Family Adoption Links, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality permanence planning and securing lifelong families for children.This is a highly rewarding frontline adoption role focused...

Permanence (Adoption) - Social Worker Leicestershire £38 p/h umb

Added 09/07/2026

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Permanence (Adoption) Social Worker to join our dynamic team in Leicestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. The role offers a competitive rate of £38 per hour (umbrella) and allows you to work in a supportive environment focused on achieving positive outcomes for children in need of permanent placements. As a Permanence (Adoption) Social Worker, your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of prospective adoptive families to ensure suitability. Preparing and presenting reports for adoption panels, ensuring...

Residential Support Worker - Childrens LD Residential Home

Added 13/05/2026

Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home (Learning Disabilities) - Locum Opportunities Location: Ashbourne - Derbyshire Contract: Locum / Agency Shifts: 24/7 Rota Coverage Available Pay Rates: Days: £ 14.50 PAYE Sat / Night: £16.50 PAYE Sunday / BH: £18.50 PAYE Sleep-In Shifts Available We are currently recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers to provide locum cover within a Children's Residential Home supporting young people with learning disabilities and additional needs. This service provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people, focusing on emotional well-being, independence, education, and life skills development. Main Duties Supporting children and young...

Head of Sufficiency (Childrens Social Care)

Added 07/05/2026

About the role We are recruiting an Interim Head of Sufficiency to provide senior strategic leadership and operational oversight of our placement sufficiency programme. The postholder will drive delivery of the Sufficiency Action Plan, strengthen cross-department alignment, and ensure sufficiency activity translates into improved outcomes for children and measurable financial impact. What success looks like * Clear line of sight from the Sufficiency Action Plan to governance, reporting, risks, decisions, and measurable impact. * Reduced reliance on residential provision through stronger fostering sufficiency and sharper pathways to step-down, stability, and reunification where safe and appropriate. * Stronger market management with...

Hertfordshire - Team Manager - Childrens Assessment Team

Added 17/04/2026

Team Manager - Dacorum Assessment Team Location: Hertfordshire County Council Pay Rate: £45.50 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum / AgencyEden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to join the Dacorum Assessment Team in Hertfordshire County Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with a background in frontline children's services, particularly within assessment and safeguarding.This role is ideal for a confident practitioner who can manage performance, lead from the front, and ensure high-quality decision-making within statutory timeframes.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and oversee incoming contacts and referrals, ensuring processing within 3 daysProvide clear case direction and decision-making...

Stockton on Tees - Sr. QSW - Childrens with Disability Team

Added 17/07/2026

Senior Qualified Social Worker - Children's with Disabilities TeamLocation: Stockton-on-TeesContract: Ongoing Agency ContractAbout the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Qualified Social Worker to join the Children's with Disabilities Team in Stockton-on-Tees. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority, making a positive impact on the lives of children and families while benefiting from a competitive hourly rate and an ongoing contract.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a complex caseload of children with disabilities and their families.Complete statutory assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with legislation and local procedures.Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure positive...

Lincolnshire - Practice Supervisor - Childrens Safeguarding Team

Added 29/06/2026

Practice Supervisor - Children's Safeguarding TeamJoin Lincolnshire County CouncilAn exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Practice Supervisor to join the Children's Safeguarding Team at Lincolnshire County Council. This is an ongoing agency contract offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to lead and support frontline social work practice within a well-established local authority.Role DetailsPosition: Practice Supervisor - Children's SafeguardingLocation: Lincolnshire (NG31 6NZ)Contract: Ongoing Agency ContractAbout the RoleAs a Practice Supervisor, you will play a key role in providing professional leadership, supervision, and guidance to social workers. You will ensure high-quality safeguarding practice, support positive outcomes for children...

Walsall - Occupational Therapist - CHILDRENS Team

Added 07/04/2026

Eden Brown synergy are currently recruiting for Walsall Council who are looking for Children's Occupational Therapist Children's Occupational Therapist - Walsall Rate: Up to £30 per hour (Umbrella) Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office Contract: Locum We are currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Occupational Therapist to join the Children's Team in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled OT with strong paediatric experience and sound clinical reasoning to make a meaningful impact on children and families. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments and reviews within the home environment Provide professional advice, guidance, and signposting...

Childrens Child Protection Chair - Gloucestershire

Added 01/07/2026

We are looking for an experienced Child Protection Chair to join our teams based in Gloucestershire. This is an exciting opportunity with excellent rates of pay £40ph. 37 hours a week. 3 month contract but with the opportunity to extend. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. We are looking for an experienced Child Protection Chair to join our teams as we work to continually improve our service and outcomes for children and families. This will be for Child Protection Conferences rather than a combined service. We are expecting staff to undertake initial CP conferences in person and those review conferences where indicated....