19 Borough Council jobs in the United Kingdom

Senior Social Worker – Looked After Children Team -  £39.04 per hour
Sutton Borough Council

• £9.04 per hour
• Senior Social Worker post in the Looked After Children Team
• Hybrid working model with office presence
• Supportive and progressive borough

Sutton Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their dedicated Looked After Children team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a service committed to providing stability, permanency, and positive outcomes for children and young people in care.

About the Authority:
Sutton Borough Council is well-regarded for its strong focus on staff wellbeing, professional development, and collaborative working culture. The borough places children at the heart of practice and provides social workers with access to reflective supervision, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment. Working in Sutton means contributing to a community that values innovation, inclusivity, and delivering outstanding services for children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hold a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring their safety, stability, and wellbeing
• Undertake statutory visits, pathway planning, and permanency work in line with legislation
• Build strong relationships with children, carers, and families to ensure their voices are heard
• Prepare high-quality assessments and reports for reviews, panels, and court proceedings
• Mentor and support less experienced colleagues, contributing to team learning and development

Candidate Requirements:

• Social Work England registration
• Significant post-qualified experience in Looked After Children or Safeguarding teams
• Strong assessment, report-writing, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-agency context
• Commitment to promoting the rights and best outcomes for children and young people

Why Work With Us:

• 9.04 per hour
• Hybrid working model with regular office-based collaboration
• Supportive management and reflective supervision
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Join a forward-thinking authority focused on achieving the best for children in care

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Principal Accountant (Housing)

Basildon, Essex

£134.450 PAYE / £175 Umbrella daily rate

Temporary Contact - April 2026

Full-Time, 36.25 hour per week*

*Part-Time considered, 30 hours per week,

Closing Date: Monday 13^th October 2025

Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Basildon Council to recruit a Principal Accountant on a full-time, temporary basis.

The Role

Corporate Finance plays a major role in supporting effective management of Council finances and secure stewardship of Council funds. This is achieved by providing financial advice on all corporate and service developments in order to support corporate decision-making arrangements. The Service is responsible for development of the Council's medium term financial strategy and the annual budget setting process to ensure effective delivery of the Corporate Plan. The Service also has to be flexible to meet the demands of legislative changes and is required to be reactive to client needs and external influences.

Corporate Finance consists of the following functions: Financial and Management Accounting; Treasury Management; Financial Performance Monitoring; Business Engagement; Income Controls; Financial Systems; Creditors; and Banking Arrangements.

This role is within the Financial Accounting Team which is responsible for the treasury functions of the Council including managing daily cashflows and the provision of management information. Support is provided for both the General Fund and Housing capital programmes. In addition to treasury and capital the team has responsibility for other technical areas, which include VAT, leasing, Financial Regulations and other one-off special projects that arise from time to time. These projects can cover both General Fund and Housing issues.

The Opportunity

The Financial Accounting Team is responsible for:

• The timely and accurate production of the annual Statement of Accounts.
• The HRA and Housing General Fund revenue and capital accounting.
• The Housing and General Fund Services capital programmes and accounting for capital, including fixed asset accounting.
• The prompt allocation of all Council income including reconciliation to underlying records.
• The transmission of all the Council's BACS files.
• Regular budgetary control with necessary reporting to senior management. Regular liaison with Cost Centre Managers on budget issues ensuring appropriate evidence of control is maintained.
• Provision of accurate and timely financial management information to senior management and Members whilst working with Cost Centre Managers to find financial solutions to service priorities.
• Policy, strategy and delivery in relation to Treasury Management (borrowing, investments cash flow, leasing and special financing).
• Assisting with the preparation of Council Tax base and use of reserves to feed into the overall Council Tax Setting process.
• Contributions to corporate governance in relation to Capital Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy, Annual Investment Strategy, Financial Regulations and Financial Procedure Notes.
• Other work such as VAT, IFRS and Collection Fund.

Accountabilities

• Preparation of the annual HRA and Housing General Fund budget estimates to agreed guidance and deadlines to feed into the overall budget setting process.
• Regularly review and monitor high risk budgets as agreed, for example responsive repairs and capital programme.
• Assist the Housing Accountant in the annual review of rents and service charges.
• Contribute to the annual revision of the HRA 30-year financial strategy as appropriate.
• To regularly review the Transformation database, ensuring efficiencies are processed in a timely manner and budget pressures are highlighted as appropriate for decision making.
• To assist in the collation of data and regularly review the Policy Based Budgeting database as appropriate.
• Regular budgetary control and reporting to senior management and relevant business managers. To include day-to-day liaison on budget and service issues and financial controls. Provision of other financial information to senior management and business managers, as and when appropriate.
• To provide a business advisory role and guidance on financial matters and support to cost centre managers. There is a requirement to ensure resources are used effectively to deliver key priorities and that any budget performance issues are identified and addressed.
• To contribute to the preparation of the Council's Annual Financial Report (AFR) to the agreed timetable.
• To assist in the accurate completion and despatch of all appropriate grant claims and returns (including government returns) by the due date. To ensure that all monies the team is responsible for that are due to the Council are claimed to maximise resources.
• To assist the Housing Accountant in delivering all work assigned to the team, including communication of work related and general policy issues.

The Experience You Will Bring

• An in-depth knowledge of local government finance and general local government procedures.
• Relevant staff management experience including the ability to deliver through others.
• Experience of liaison with budget managers and senior staff.
• Experience in producing written reports on complex issues tailored to the needs of different audiences.
• Track record of improving the quality of service to customers.
• AAT qualified (or higher) with 5 years experience of working in a local authority financial environment.

Why choose Basildon Council?

Basildon Borough Council is one of the largest local authorities in the East of England region and serves a population of approximately 172,000 people. The town of Basildon is regarded as a key economic hub with the main areas of employment being engineering, research and development, distribution and financial services. Basildon is also the second biggest economy in the Thames Gateway, outside of Canary Wharf.

Working for Basildon Borough Council means making a practical and positive difference to the lives of people living and working in the Borough and provides a fulfilling career.

Each of our employees - whatever job role they are undertaking - can feel motivated by having a unique opportunity to use their skills to make Basildon a better place to live. Whether it is conserving our countryside, by regenerating our Borough, by housing our residents or by collecting the refuse on time.

Note: ECC are advertising this role on behalf of Basildon Council.

Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.

The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via Working for Essex Website

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email

Are you looking for an interpreter job in Brentwood Borough Council?

Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?

We are urgently recruiting for freelance interpreters to work within various settings such as the NHS, Local Authorities, Police, Probation and other public and private organisations.

Established in 2001, Language Empire provides professional interpreting and translation services to the public and private sectors across the UK. We have been offering our services in the UK for over 20 years, covering hundreds of basic languages and dialects across the UK. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and would like a crucial role involving politics, business, health care and public service, this could be the role for you!

We are currently recruiting for:

• Face-to-Face Interpreters
• Telephone Interpreters
• Video Interpreters
• Translators

Please note this is a self-employed position

The Job

Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorizing content in the original ‘source’ language, then reproducing the speech into the ‘target’ language with 100% accuracy.

You will:

• Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services
• Check the non-English speakers understanding after each sentence
• Conference, consecutive and public service interpreting
• Dealing with highly confidential information
• Liaise between the service user and service provider

Requirements

• Fluent in English and another language
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• You must be aged 21 or over
• Formal qualifications such as:
  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
  • Community Interpreting
  • NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registered is advantageous
  • Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
  • Any other interpreting related qualification

Benefits

• Flexible working to fit around your schedule
• Work from the comfort of your own home
• Be your own boss
• Ongoing help and support from our dedicated in-house team
• Continuous professional development and support

Once your registration has been approved, you will be contacted for any job opportunities in and around your locality.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the advertising and allocation of properties.
• Responsible for categorising housing register applications.
• Verify applicant's eligibility for housing, including investigating fraud, child residency, and home ownership.
• Identify appropriate adapted properties for individuals needing specific changes or adaptations to their current home.
• Arrange multiple property viewings.
• Interview applicants in their homes or elsewhere to assess housing needs and refer cases of suspected neglect or environmental health issues.
• Conduct assessments on properties.
• Stay informed about alternative housing options.
• Manage a caseload, focusing on clients with complex needs, particularly vulnerable individuals.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure proper audit trails for each case.
• Investigate and resolve complaints and appeals.
• Assist in preparing court papers when necessary.
• Foster effective working relationships with other teams.
• Safeguard the authority's financial interests by identifying arrears or debts.
• Work closely with the Council Tax and Housing Benefits teams.
• Perform various other ad hoc duties related to the role.

Person Specification:

• Knowledge of homelessness and immigration legislation.
• Strong communication skills, able to stay calm and confident in challenging situations.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workload within set targets.
• Capable of evaluating complex issues, policies, and procedures.
• Resilient in handling complex and difficult cases.
• Customer-oriented.
• Ability to travel to other locations within the area.
• Full UK driving licence.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the advertising and allocation of properties.
• Responsible for categorising housing register applications.
• Verify applicant's eligibility for housing, including investigating fraud, child residency, and home ownership.
• Identify appropriate adapted properties for individuals needing specific changes or adaptations to their current home.
• Arrange multiple property viewings.
• Interview applicants in their homes or elsewhere to assess housing needs and refer cases of suspected neglect or environmental health issues.
• Conduct assessments on properties.
• Stay informed about alternative housing options.
• Manage a caseload, focusing on clients with complex needs, particularly vulnerable individuals.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure proper audit trails for each case.
• Investigate and resolve complaints and appeals.
• Assist in preparing court papers when necessary.
• Foster effective working relationships with other teams.
• Safeguard the authority's financial interests by identifying arrears or debts.
• Work closely with the Council Tax and Housing Benefits teams.
• Perform various other ad hoc duties related to the role.

Person Specification:

• Knowledge of homelessness and immigration legislation.
• Strong communication skills, able to stay calm and confident in challenging situations.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workload within set targets.
• Capable of evaluating complex issues, policies, and procedures.
• Resilient in handling complex and difficult cases.
• Customer-oriented.
• Ability to travel to other locations within the area.
• Full UK driving licence.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

A client of mine in the Midlands are looking for an Interim Systems Accountant to provide cover for a staff member on maternity leave.

The successful candidate will primarily work with the Corporate team. The role will also involve management of a small team and prior interim council experience will be necessary . .

They're looking at an initial 6-month contract, and are currently offering 550 p/d. Ideally they'd like to have some office presence, though they are willing to be flexible on this for the right candidate. If you're interested, please send your CV and/or ring (phone number removed) and ask for Max.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

A client of mine in the Midlands are looking for an Interim Systems Accountant to provide cover for a staff member on maternity leave.

The successful candidate will primarily work with the Corporate team. The role will also involve management of a small team and prior interim council experience will be necessary . .

They're looking at an initial 6-month contract, and are currently offering 550 p/d. Ideally they'd like to have some office presence, though they are willing to be flexible on this for the right candidate. If you're interested, please send your CV and/or ring (phone number removed) and ask for Max.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

My Local Authority client in the East Midlands is looking to appoint a talented IT Procurement Lead Officer on a Contract basis.

This role will lead the development of agreed parts of an overall procurement strategy, team structure and enabling processes for the Council.

About the role:

Based in Greater London (Hybrid):

• Lead the procurement of contracts for the IT sub-category, worth an estimated 25-75m per annum, in line with Departmental service strategies
• Minimise the level of risk to NCC of non-compliance in contracts and facilitating efficiency improvements.
• Support the procurement of a portfolio of contracts to ensure that they deliver value for money, and that development and renewal comply with UK Procurement Legislation, Contract Procedure Rules and procedures for governance, risk and control
• Support the category manager in ensuring that adequate commercial understanding of the sub-category areas is in place across the department.

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

• Extensive experience of IT procurement for a Local Authority
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.
• CIPS Level 4 minimum.
• Experience with GCloud and similar frameworks.

What's on offer:

• Salary: 400 per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Hybrid Working
• Contract type: Contract
• Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

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A Council in the South East are looking for an Interim Finance Business Partner to provide cover for a staff member on leave.

The successful candidate will primarily work with in Housing. The role will involve management of a small team, so they are looking for someone who can provide stability and structure to the team. Prior interim council experience will be necessary.

They're looking at an initial 6-month contract, and can offer c(Apply online only) p/d. Ideally they'd have a regular office presence, though they are willing to be flexible on this for the right candidate. If you're interested, please send your CV and/or ring (phone number removed) and ask for Max.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.