54 Community Service jobs in the United Kingdom

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting an Integrated Community Equipment Service Warehouse Supervisor, a key role integral to the efficient operation of the warehouse. You will work closely with the Operations Managers to ensure the warehouse and distribution network is safe and compliant with legislation. Your role in maintaining stock levels and conducting stock audits is crucial to our operations.

Responsibility

Oversee the ordering of standard and bespoke equipment (Specials) goods in standard stock, goods in bespoke equipment and resource data to the client for delivery. Conduct weekly health and safety checks to ensure the warehouse complies with relevant health and safety regulations. To load recycled specification onto intuitive community equipment ordering platform (TCES) ensuring prescribers can order and reduce spend on new stock, maintain safe weight distribution of equipment following weight distribution process, carry out any other duties as requested and keep records of all spends on internal service records, update (TCES) Community software tracking platform catalogue with any new equipment or edit/amend existing community equipment.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
li>Qualification in Supply Chain Management
• Clean Driving License
• Advanced – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

Successful candidates will be:

< i>Previous experience in the community equipment ordering and management sector.
• Knowledge of the end-to-end software solution that offers an intuitive community equipment ordering and tracking platform.
li>Knowledge and experience of logistics operations
• A good understanding of the health and social care system
• Good legislative knowledge
• Good range of IT skills
• Good supervisory skills
• Process driven
• Good negotiation and people management skills
• Experience in Warehouse Health & Safety Management
• H & S legislation relating to the core business areas
• Warehouse operations, supply chain management and multi-drop deliveries
• Understanding the hazards in the work they undertake.
• Following safety rules and procedures

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years' References.
• Enhanced CRB/DBS
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting an Integrated Community Equipment Service Warehouse Supervisor, a key role integral to the efficient operation of the warehouse. You will work closely with the Operations Managers to ensure the warehouse and distribution network is safe and compliant with legislation. Your role in maintaining stock levels and conducting stock audits is crucial to our operations.

Responsibility

Oversee the ordering of standard and bespoke equipment (Specials) goods in standard stock, goods in bespoke equipment and resource data to the client for delivery. Conduct weekly health and safety checks to ensure the warehouse complies with relevant health and safety regulations. To load recycled specification onto intuitive community equipment ordering platform (TCES) ensuring prescribers can order and reduce spend on new stock, maintain safe weight distribution of equipment following weight distribution process, carry out any other duties as requested and keep records of all spends on internal service records, update (TCES) Community software tracking platform catalogue with any new equipment or edit/amend existing community equipment.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
li>Qualification in Supply Chain Management
• Clean Driving License
• Advanced – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

Successful candidates will be:

< i>Previous experience in the community equipment ordering and management sector.
• Knowledge of the end-to-end software solution that offers an intuitive community equipment ordering and tracking platform.
li>Knowledge and experience of logistics operations
• A good understanding of the health and social care system
• Good legislative knowledge
• Good range of IT skills
• Good supervisory skills
• Process driven
• Good negotiation and people management skills
• Experience in Warehouse Health & Safety Management
• H & S legislation relating to the core business areas
• Warehouse operations, supply chain management and multi-drop deliveries
• Understanding the hazards in the work they undertake.
• Following safety rules and procedures

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years' References.
• Enhanced CRB/DBS
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service)
Reference : 298
Salary:  £26,000 - £26,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Hours:  37.5 hours per week (5 Days)
Contract:  12 months Fixed Term
Reports to:  Team Leader or Services Manager (CSS/DAS)
Main base(s):  Watford Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers.

Purpose of Post

The Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service) provides people with complex needs who have mental health as a primary need. This includes people who may have drug and alcohol difficulties. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services.

About the service

Our Community Support Service is here to provide advice, information and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or need help with their mental wellbeing. We work alongside people to develop an individually tailored package of support that meets their needs, working with clients to find the solutions that are right for them. This service is flexible to help resolve real-life difficulties and improve client’s independence, quality of life and wellbeing.

The service will be delivered in Three Rivers, based at the Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers.

The purpose of the Community Support Service Outreach Worker is to:

• To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services within Three Rivers.
li>To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role.
• To raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have multiple needs.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 8th August 2025.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged.
Interviews to be held at Watford Well-being centre

Interested? 

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. 

Equal Opportunities 
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

No agencies please.

• To contribute to the development and delivery of Corporate & service strategies, policies and operational plans that secure the achievement of service and council objectives.
• To manage a caseload of routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision.
• To provide clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to clients in the Council’s services.

• To undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals, where this is part of the work of the team.
• To draft complex reports and legal documentation.
• To deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, service users, Members and others.
• To research and analyse the law.
• To comply with the Service’s practice management standards and manage cases within that framework.
• To use the case management system and to record the chargeable hours per annum required for the post or such other outcome focused targets as may be set by the Head of Service or Director of Legal and Governance.
• To provide any performance data required by the Service promptly and accurately.
• To ensure that all work is carried out to the standards required by any formal arrangement with clients.
• To support the Council in achieving its strategic aims and delivering the corporate objectives.
• To play a full part in the team to which the post holder is assigned, attending team meetings, briefings etc and working co-operatively with colleagues.
• To participate in client liaison arrangements by providing information or attending meetings as required and to implement any client care procedures.
• To keep up to date with developments in relevant areas of law, legal practice and relevant local authority services and be able to assess the implication of these changes on the council. To take responsibility for self-development.
• To notify the Legal Partners, Head of Service and Director of Legal of any instructions or events that could result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule of propriety or could constitute maladministration.
• To supervise junior staff when required to do so.
• To attend evening meetings as and when required. To attend and represent the Council at external meetings, Council committee meetings and working groups as necessary (which might fall outside of normal office hours), to advise on legal issues, governance and procedure.
• To work collaboratively with clients to ensure a customer focused and holistic approach to the delivery of services.
• To demonstrate and be part of an ambitious, agile legal team with a sound grasp of the bigger picture, including the Council’s key priorities and continually modernising programme.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may be reasonably required by the Head of Service.

• To contribute to the development and delivery of Corporate & service strategies, policies and operational plans that secure the achievement of service and council objectives.
• To manage a caseload of routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision.
• To provide clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to clients in the Council’s services.

• To undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals, where this is part of the work of the team.
• To draft complex reports and legal documentation.
• To deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, service users, Members and others.
• To research and analyse the law.
• To comply with the Service’s practice management standards and manage cases within that framework.
• To use the case management system and to record the chargeable hours per annum required for the post or such other outcome focused targets as may be set by the Head of Service or Director of Legal and Governance.
• To provide any performance data required by the Service promptly and accurately.
• To ensure that all work is carried out to the standards required by any formal arrangement with clients.
• To support the Council in achieving its strategic aims and delivering the corporate objectives.
• To play a full part in the team to which the post holder is assigned, attending team meetings, briefings etc and working co-operatively with colleagues.
• To participate in client liaison arrangements by providing information or attending meetings as required and to implement any client care procedures.
• To keep up to date with developments in relevant areas of law, legal practice and relevant local authority services and be able to assess the implication of these changes on the council. To take responsibility for self-development.
• To notify the Legal Partners, Head of Service and Director of Legal of any instructions or events that could result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule of propriety or could constitute maladministration.
• To supervise junior staff when required to do so.
• To attend evening meetings as and when required. To attend and represent the Council at external meetings, Council committee meetings and working groups as necessary (which might fall outside of normal office hours), to advise on legal issues, governance and procedure.
• To work collaboratively with clients to ensure a customer focused and holistic approach to the delivery of services.
• To demonstrate and be part of an ambitious, agile legal team with a sound grasp of the bigger picture, including the Council’s key priorities and continually modernising programme.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may be reasonably required by the Head of Service.

Role:    Service Manager (Community Development)

Based:    Peterborough

Rate:     £32,300 – 35,000pa

Start Date:    ASAP – July 2025

Duration:    6 months (with a permanent opportunity available at the end of the contract)

Hours:     Part Time – 22 hours

Flexibility on how/ when the hours are worked – between Monday to Friday 8.30 – 1700

Our client, a national Children and Young Person’s Charity, is currently recruiting for Service Manager to lead, develop and drive forward community development services across Peterborough.

This vital role oversees the delivery of key services including the Food Club, emergency food parcels (as part of the Household Support Fund), and the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme and will include the line management of 2 Community Development Workers and the development of a Voluntary provision.

Main Duties:

• Leading in the planning and delivery of community-based services and projects
• Promoting asset-based approach by identifying and mobilising community strengths and resources and improving efficiency and effectiveness
• Leading a team of staff and volunteers (including recruitment, training and supervisions) and proactively work to develop and grow their volunteer offer
• Building strong relationships with residents, partners, and stakeholders and working with them to identify gaps in service provision and develop resident lead groups, services and projects
• Facilitating community-led initiatives, identifying gaps in service provisions and supporting resident involvement in service design and delivery
• Preparing reports for funders, commissioners and internal stakeholders, collating and analysing data to monitor project outcomes and impact and working to ensure compliance with all SLAs and policies
• Promoting services through community events, social media, and local networks and increasing awareness and accessibility of support available to residents
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, funding, and reporting requirements

They are looking for a proactive, compassionate leader with a strong commitment to community empowerment and social impact.

They are a fantastic charity who are committed to improving the lives of families across the UK. They offer excellent training and development opportunities and feedback from previously placed candidates has been excellent.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of managing staff and/ or volunteers
• Experience of working in community development, tenant/ resident involvement and community based services

For more information, please call the team on (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Ria or email us your CV at (url removed)

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

Role:    Service Manager (Community Development)

Based:    Peterborough

Rate:     £32,300 – 35,000pa

Start Date:    ASAP – July 2025

Duration:    6 months (with a permanent opportunity available at the end of the contract)

Hours:     Part Time – 22 hours

Flexibility on how/ when the hours are worked – between Monday to Friday 8.30 – 1700

Our client, a national Children and Young Person’s Charity, is currently recruiting for Service Manager to lead, develop and drive forward community development services across Peterborough.

This vital role oversees the delivery of key services including the Food Club, emergency food parcels (as part of the Household Support Fund), and the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme and will include the line management of 2 Community Development Workers and the development of a Voluntary provision.

Main Duties:

• Leading in the planning and delivery of community-based services and projects
• Promoting asset-based approach by identifying and mobilising community strengths and resources and improving efficiency and effectiveness
• Leading a team of staff and volunteers (including recruitment, training and supervisions) and proactively work to develop and grow their volunteer offer
• Building strong relationships with residents, partners, and stakeholders and working with them to identify gaps in service provision and develop resident lead groups, services and projects
• Facilitating community-led initiatives, identifying gaps in service provisions and supporting resident involvement in service design and delivery
• Preparing reports for funders, commissioners and internal stakeholders, collating and analysing data to monitor project outcomes and impact and working to ensure compliance with all SLAs and policies
• Promoting services through community events, social media, and local networks and increasing awareness and accessibility of support available to residents
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, funding, and reporting requirements

They are looking for a proactive, compassionate leader with a strong commitment to community empowerment and social impact.

They are a fantastic charity who are committed to improving the lives of families across the UK. They offer excellent training and development opportunities and feedback from previously placed candidates has been excellent.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of managing staff and/ or volunteers
• Experience of working in community development, tenant/ resident involvement and community based services

For more information, please call the team on (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Ria or email us your CV at (url removed)

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

Children's Social Worker

Family Help - Safeguarding Team

Locum

Ongoing Assignment

Social Workers - 38- 4

Hampshire County Council are recruiting a Children's Social Workers in their Family Help Safeguarding Teams in Hampshire

Responsibilities:

• To have a mixed caseload of families spanning early help and children in need
• To co- work families alongside our Family Practitioner
• To work within a smaller defined location/ geographical are
• To build links with partners/ organisations within local communities
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues and substitute care
• Assessments of risks protection & social care needs of individuals, carers, families
• Undertake joint assessments to ensure all risks considered
• Take appropriate action in conjunction with other agencies & within legal & statutory framework, to protect vulnerable people
• Monitor, review and re asses care packages/services against identified risks

Requirements

• 3 years post qualifying experience as a permanent employee
• Social work degree
• Experience of working with children and families in social work setting
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues and substitute care

Benefits

• A 9 day working fortnight
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum
• A personal assistant, who will provide crucial back office support to free up your time to focus on professional practice.
• A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly.
• 5 personal development days per annum.
• Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
• Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyle
• 38-42 per hour umbrella rate dependant on role

About Us

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.