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Senior Social Worker - Adults Emergency Duty/Approved Mental Health Professional

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£46,206 - £55,992

Senior Social Worker / Approved Mental ... Twickenham, Greater London

Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

36 hours per week (12 hours day shifts). Operating on a 4 week rolling rota. The current rota for this position does not include any weekend working. The team will provide quality care for our people, specialising in rehabilitation/reablement and sub-acu Northampton

Recuriter: West Northamptonshire Council

Graduate Trainee Emergency Planning and Resilience Consultant

£27055.00 - £31829.00 per annum

Are you a Graduate, looking to become part of a crucial, efficient and high achieving team? England, Essex, Chelmsford

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Senior Finance Officer- Transactional Services

£34121.00 - £40142.00 per annum

Senior Finance Officer- Transactional ServicesFixed Term, Full Time£34,121 up to £40,142 per annumLocation

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Social Worker

Grade 9 - £35,412 - £39,152 (pre-progression) / Grade 11 - £40,777 - £45,091 (post-progression)

Applications are invited for a Social Worker within the Durham and Chester le Street Locality Team, temporary until 30 September 2026 subject to the r Durham

Recuriter: Durham County Council