Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their team based in Yorkshire JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £30 - £35 per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: Yorkshire JOB SUMMARY The Children s Assessment Team (CAT) is the frontline service for all new cases entering Children s Social Care. You will be working within a dedicated, structured team that responds quickly and efficiently to referrals and assessments. Your role will involve carrying out single assessments, child protection enquiries, pre-birth risk assessments, and managing cases escalating to care proceedings. All work must be completed within strict statutory timescales and to a high professional standard. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Conducting timely and high-quality assessments in line with statutory requirements Managing cases related to Child Protection (CP) , Child in Need (CIN) , and private law matters Initiating care proceedings where necessary Participating in a four-week duty rota across four pods, with one week of office-based duty per rota cycle Maintaining accurate records and reports in compliance with local and national safeguarding protocols Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and with partner agencies to safeguard children THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Qualified Social Worker with relevant experience in Children s Assessment , particularly in Child Protection , Child in Need , and private law Experience initiating and working with care proceedings Ability to work under pressure and meet tight statutory deadlines Strong communication and report-writing skills Flexibility to be office-based during duty weeks as part of the rota Immediate availability highly desirable Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW.
Dec 05, 2025
Seasonal
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their team based in Yorkshire JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £30 - £35 per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: Yorkshire JOB SUMMARY The Children s Assessment Team (CAT) is the frontline service for all new cases entering Children s Social Care. You will be working within a dedicated, structured team that responds quickly and efficiently to referrals and assessments. Your role will involve carrying out single assessments, child protection enquiries, pre-birth risk assessments, and managing cases escalating to care proceedings. All work must be completed within strict statutory timescales and to a high professional standard. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Conducting timely and high-quality assessments in line with statutory requirements Managing cases related to Child Protection (CP) , Child in Need (CIN) , and private law matters Initiating care proceedings where necessary Participating in a four-week duty rota across four pods, with one week of office-based duty per rota cycle Maintaining accurate records and reports in compliance with local and national safeguarding protocols Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and with partner agencies to safeguard children THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Qualified Social Worker with relevant experience in Children s Assessment , particularly in Child Protection , Child in Need , and private law Experience initiating and working with care proceedings Ability to work under pressure and meet tight statutory deadlines Strong communication and report-writing skills Flexibility to be office-based during duty weeks as part of the rota Immediate availability highly desirable Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW.
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Permanent Social Worker to join their team based in London JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £40,221 - £45,510 (Dependent on experience) WORK TYPE: Permanent WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: London JOB SUMMARY The Social Worker to work within Adults Mental health team JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Working with adults whose primary need is their Mental health, other responsibilities include working with people with autism, and those with drug and alcohol issues THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Social Work Qualification Current registration with Social Work England (SWE) Experience working in Adult Social Care Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW on (phone number removed). INDPERM
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Permanent Social Worker to join their team based in London JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £40,221 - £45,510 (Dependent on experience) WORK TYPE: Permanent WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: London JOB SUMMARY The Social Worker to work within Adults Mental health team JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Working with adults whose primary need is their Mental health, other responsibilities include working with people with autism, and those with drug and alcohol issues THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Social Work Qualification Current registration with Social Work England (SWE) Experience working in Adult Social Care Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW on (phone number removed). INDPERM
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Reablement Assistant to work in their team. JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £19.44 per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: Liverpool JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a compassionate, motivated and reliable Reablement Assistant to join our team in supporting adults across Liverpool to maintain independence and enhance their quality of life. You will work directly with individuals in their own homes, helping them develop and retain essential daily living skills while promoting dignity, choice, and wellbeing. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Support the physical, social, and emotional needs of service users in line with personalised care plans. • Promote independence by helping individuals develop daily living skills and confidence. • Assist service users with tasks identified in their support plans, using appropriate equipment when required. • Work in partnership with allied health and social care professionals to minimise risk and enable service users to remain safely at home. • Implement person centred support plans and contribute to assessments and reviews. • Champion good care practice, ensuring dignity, respect, empowerment and cultural sensitivity at all times. • Maintain accurate records and report any significant changes in service users condition or circumstances to your Line Manager. • Participate in supervision sessions and work collaboratively as part of an integrated team. • Support service users to engage in activities, hobbies, and meaningful daily routines. • Be flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of the service. • Work in alignment with City Council policies, including safeguarding, equal opportunities, and anti-discriminatory practice. • Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation and the City Council s safety plan. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: A compassionate and person-centred approach to supporting vulnerable adults. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships. • The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as independently. • Good organisational skills and the ability to follow structured care and support plans. • A commitment to promoting independence, dignity, choice and respect at all times. • The ability to recognise and report changes in service users needs or circumstances. • Reliability, flexibility, and a proactive approach to responding to changing service demands. • An understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice. • Basic IT and record-keeping skills to maintain accurate documentation. • Previous experience in reablement, home care, support work or a similar care setting (desirable). • Willingness to undertake training and supervision sessions to support ongoing development. Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW on (phone number removed).
Dec 04, 2025
Seasonal
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Reablement Assistant to work in their team. JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £19.44 per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: Liverpool JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a compassionate, motivated and reliable Reablement Assistant to join our team in supporting adults across Liverpool to maintain independence and enhance their quality of life. You will work directly with individuals in their own homes, helping them develop and retain essential daily living skills while promoting dignity, choice, and wellbeing. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Support the physical, social, and emotional needs of service users in line with personalised care plans. • Promote independence by helping individuals develop daily living skills and confidence. • Assist service users with tasks identified in their support plans, using appropriate equipment when required. • Work in partnership with allied health and social care professionals to minimise risk and enable service users to remain safely at home. • Implement person centred support plans and contribute to assessments and reviews. • Champion good care practice, ensuring dignity, respect, empowerment and cultural sensitivity at all times. • Maintain accurate records and report any significant changes in service users condition or circumstances to your Line Manager. • Participate in supervision sessions and work collaboratively as part of an integrated team. • Support service users to engage in activities, hobbies, and meaningful daily routines. • Be flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of the service. • Work in alignment with City Council policies, including safeguarding, equal opportunities, and anti-discriminatory practice. • Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation and the City Council s safety plan. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: A compassionate and person-centred approach to supporting vulnerable adults. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships. • The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as independently. • Good organisational skills and the ability to follow structured care and support plans. • A commitment to promoting independence, dignity, choice and respect at all times. • The ability to recognise and report changes in service users needs or circumstances. • Reliability, flexibility, and a proactive approach to responding to changing service demands. • An understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice. • Basic IT and record-keeping skills to maintain accurate documentation. • Previous experience in reablement, home care, support work or a similar care setting (desirable). • Willingness to undertake training and supervision sessions to support ongoing development. Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW on (phone number removed).
Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Lewisham. Are looking for a Head of Payroll & Pensions to join their organisation. Job Role: Head of Payroll & Pensions Temporary or Permanent: PERMANENT Number of Positions: 1 Location: Lewisham Office Based/Hybrid: 2 Days in the Office only Rate of Pay: £79,629 Pay Negotiable: TBC Target start date 02 Mar 2026 Main Duties/Responsibilities Develop and manage a full suite of payroll and pensions processes that ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulatory requirements whilst still prioritising the customer experience. Lead and develop a strong working relationship the Council's Employee Services team, ensuring that there is a streamlined approach to the development of HR and payroll processes. Ensure best use of payroll and pension administration resources through defining priorities and securing appropriate resources to achieve the Council's objectives. Lead, manage and develop the payroll and pensions administration teams to ensure efficient and effective performance, customer service and delivery, taking proactive and remedial action when necessary. Be responsible for the operation, management and development of the: payroll and pensions modules of the Council's ERP system; the Altair pensions system; and the legacy and archive systems by ensuring a constant review of skills, new developments, upgrades and technology to facilitate the accurate and efficient payment of salaries wages and pensions. Manage and monitor the administration of admitted bodies in the scheme, including overseeing the drawing up of admission agreements, monitoring of admitted body membership profiles, undertaking risk assessments and maintenance of the Council's termination policy with regard to all employers in the fund. This includes the procurement and management of the associated actuarial advice required for such services. Job Requirements: At least 2 years experience working as Head of Payroll & Pensions or equivalent Experience using Payroll Oracle Cloud system Retained under LGPS legislation To be the subject matter expert on the complex legislative framework governing pension administration, including LGPS Regulations 2013, Transitional Regulations 2014, Pensions Acts 2004 and 2011, Public Services Pensions Act 2013 and Data Protection Act 2018. Be the strategic lead on the engagement and management of the external LGPS Fund Actuaries, including the contract management and re-procurements as required. To include all necessary work required for the tri-ennial valuation process. Lead on the development and management of the Lewisham schools payroll SLA services and the pension administration on behalf of the admitted and scheduled employers within the Lewisham LGPS fund. Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. How to Apply: If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to (url removed) or contact Tareeq on (phone number removed) to discuss further. INDPERM
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Lewisham. Are looking for a Head of Payroll & Pensions to join their organisation. Job Role: Head of Payroll & Pensions Temporary or Permanent: PERMANENT Number of Positions: 1 Location: Lewisham Office Based/Hybrid: 2 Days in the Office only Rate of Pay: £79,629 Pay Negotiable: TBC Target start date 02 Mar 2026 Main Duties/Responsibilities Develop and manage a full suite of payroll and pensions processes that ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulatory requirements whilst still prioritising the customer experience. Lead and develop a strong working relationship the Council's Employee Services team, ensuring that there is a streamlined approach to the development of HR and payroll processes. Ensure best use of payroll and pension administration resources through defining priorities and securing appropriate resources to achieve the Council's objectives. Lead, manage and develop the payroll and pensions administration teams to ensure efficient and effective performance, customer service and delivery, taking proactive and remedial action when necessary. Be responsible for the operation, management and development of the: payroll and pensions modules of the Council's ERP system; the Altair pensions system; and the legacy and archive systems by ensuring a constant review of skills, new developments, upgrades and technology to facilitate the accurate and efficient payment of salaries wages and pensions. Manage and monitor the administration of admitted bodies in the scheme, including overseeing the drawing up of admission agreements, monitoring of admitted body membership profiles, undertaking risk assessments and maintenance of the Council's termination policy with regard to all employers in the fund. This includes the procurement and management of the associated actuarial advice required for such services. Job Requirements: At least 2 years experience working as Head of Payroll & Pensions or equivalent Experience using Payroll Oracle Cloud system Retained under LGPS legislation To be the subject matter expert on the complex legislative framework governing pension administration, including LGPS Regulations 2013, Transitional Regulations 2014, Pensions Acts 2004 and 2011, Public Services Pensions Act 2013 and Data Protection Act 2018. Be the strategic lead on the engagement and management of the external LGPS Fund Actuaries, including the contract management and re-procurements as required. To include all necessary work required for the tri-ennial valuation process. Lead on the development and management of the Lewisham schools payroll SLA services and the pension administration on behalf of the admitted and scheduled employers within the Lewisham LGPS fund. Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. How to Apply: If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to (url removed) or contact Tareeq on (phone number removed) to discuss further. INDPERM
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Head of Service to join their team based in Birmingham JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £500 day rate WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: Birmingham JOB SUMMARY The Head of service to work within a MASH and family assessment team. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Provide strategic leadership for a range of statutory children s social care services, ensuring that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is paramount Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of an annual business plan by ensuring effective performance management, including identification of risk and capacity issues across the held portfolio of services To ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of service plans, policies, projects and frameworks within Children s Social Care, including the interpretation of national policy guidance and application are in line with strategic priorities THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Relevant Qualifications, with a registered body in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing and experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting Social work qualification and registration with Social work England. Hold a Post Graduate Social Work Qualification or can provide substantial evidence of CPD and advanced level skills and knowledge Significant experience as a senior manager working within a complex context and as a qualified Social Worker. Evidence of developing services, policy and guidance, collaborating with stakeholders and families where appropriate Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW on (phone number removed).
Sep 22, 2025
Seasonal
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Head of Service to join their team based in Birmingham JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £500 day rate WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: Birmingham JOB SUMMARY The Head of service to work within a MASH and family assessment team. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Provide strategic leadership for a range of statutory children s social care services, ensuring that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is paramount Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of an annual business plan by ensuring effective performance management, including identification of risk and capacity issues across the held portfolio of services To ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of service plans, policies, projects and frameworks within Children s Social Care, including the interpretation of national policy guidance and application are in line with strategic priorities THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Relevant Qualifications, with a registered body in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing and experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting Social work qualification and registration with Social work England. Hold a Post Graduate Social Work Qualification or can provide substantial evidence of CPD and advanced level skills and knowledge Significant experience as a senior manager working within a complex context and as a qualified Social Worker. Evidence of developing services, policy and guidance, collaborating with stakeholders and families where appropriate Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW on (phone number removed).
