Employers
Current Offers Up to 50% Off
Back to Team
Ria Sharma
Recruitment Consultant
I joined CRA Group in 2023 as a Resourcer and have since been promoted to Consultant, I am responsible for the company's recruitment efforts. As CRA Group continues to experience rapid growth, I am excited to play a key role in ensuring our recruitment strategy aligns with the evolving needs of the business. Alongside my team, I am committed to supporting the company's impressive growth journey and contributing to its continued success.
Specialising in
Social Worker Standard Children
4-month Contract with a local authority Job Purpose To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people by carrying out high-quality assessments, interventions, and care planning within statutory guidelines. The role focuses on supporting children at risk of significant harm, ensuring that timely, proportionate, and effective action is taken to protect them. Key Duties/Accountabilities Manage a caseload of children subject to child protection plans, child in need plans, and care proceedings in line with statutory requirements. Undertake comprehensive and evidence-based assessments of risk and need. Develop and implement robust care plans to promote positive outcomes for children and families. Conduct statutory visits, ensuring all casework is recorded accurately and promptly on the case management system. Work in partnership with children, families, and multi-agency professionals to implement agreed interventions. Essential Experience Required Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory children’s social work, specifically within child protection, safeguarding, or care proceedings. Strong track record of managing complex cases and delivering positive outcomes for children. Essential Qualification Required Social Work degree (BA, BSc, or equivalent) or Diploma in Social Work. Registered with Social Work England. In-depth knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and associated statutory guidance. HCPC Registration. Additional information to note Working hours: 36 hours per week Enhanced DBS is required. The role closes on 22nd August 2025, apply ASAP. Requirements Requirements Social Work degree (BA, BSc, or equivalent) or Diploma in Social Work. Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory children’s social work. Registered with Social Work England. HCPC Registration. In-depth knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and associated statutory guidance.
Contract
Health Safety and Wellbeing Advisor
1-month contract with a local authority Job Purpose The post holder will provide a professional, practical and comprehensive Health and Safety advisory and support service for the Council to achieve a continued improvement in health and safety performance and service delivery. The post holder will seek to improve performance through the implementation of health and safety management systems, including ISO 45001, and other current standards and legislation. The post holder will seek to mitigate any risks and ensure that there is a safe working environment. Key Duties/Accountabilities Provide expert advice, support, and training on all aspects of health and safety. Support the Head of Health & Safety in the development of an annual work plan in line with the needs of the Council and statutory requirements. Generate income in line with our service level agreement. Ensure the Council is made aware of new applicable legislation and guidance as it arises. Investigate health and safety incidents, including Serious Incident to identify relevant root causes, risk management strategies, and support the sharing of lessons learned. Deliver interventions aimed at mitigating the risk to the health and safety of employees and others and improving the outcomes in relation to staff and visitor safety. Essential Experience Required Experience of providing Health and Safety in Local Government Experience of development, maintenance, and implementation of H&S related policies and procedures Experience of dealing with stress cases and the ability to carry out full DSE assessments. Essential Qualification Required A Health and Safety management qualifications at degree level or equivalent Graduate Member of ISOH Excellent knowledge business continuity framework Additional information to note Working hours: 37 hours per week The role closes on 25th Aug 2025, apply ASAP. Requirements Requirements Degree level or equivalent Health and Safety management qualifications Graduate Member of ISOH Experience in providing Health and Safety in Local Government Experience in development, maintenance, and implementation of H&S related policies and procedures Ability to carry out full DSE assessments
Contract
Housing Officer
3-month contract with a local authority Job Purpose Two housing officers are required, one for 37 hours per week full time and the other for part-time 20 hours. The purpose of the role is to provide an effective, customer-focused housing management service to tenants, leaseholders, and applicants, ensuring statutory requirements are met while delivering high-quality housing advice and support. The role will involve managing tenancy issues, supporting residents to sustain their tenancies, and working to prevent homelessness in line with Council policies and relevant legislation. Key Duties/Accountabilities Deliver front-line housing services, including tenancy management, arrears recovery, and estate inspections. Provide advice and support to tenants, leaseholders, and housing applicants on their rights, responsibilities, and housing options. Investigate and resolve tenancy breaches, including anti-social behaviour cases, in line with policies and procedures. Assist in the prevention of homelessness by providing timely and accurate housing advice. Liaise with partner agencies, contractors, and other council departments to ensure a joined-up approach to housing issues. Essential Experience Required Proven experience in housing management, tenancy sustainment, or homelessness prevention. Experience of working within a local authority or social housing environment. Knowledge of relevant housing legislation, including the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and tenancy law. Essential Qualification Required Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (including English and Maths). Housing qualification (e.g., CIH Level 3 or above) desirable but not essential. Additional Information Full time onsite presence needed and driving licence. Days set for part-time role: Weds, Thurs, Fri - flexible with hours. The role closes soon, apply ASAP. Requirements Requirements Proven experience in housing management, tenancy sustainment, or homelessness prevention. Experience of working within a local authority or social housing environment. Knowledge of relevant housing legislation, including the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and tenancy law. Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (including English and Maths). Full time onsite presence and driving licence.
Contract
Housing Options Officer
3-4 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose The Housing Options and Homelessness Prevention Officer will support in delivering an efficient and effective Housing Options, Homelessness, and Prevention service in line with the Council’s statutory duty. The role involves working alongside colleagues within the Housing Options and Homes for Ukraine Team and the wider Council Directorates to ensure the successful delivery of relevant Strategies, particularly focusing on early intervention, prevention, and safeguarding teams across Adult and Children’s Social Care. Key Duties/Accountabilities Provide high-quality housing options and advice service to customers by responding effectively and efficiently to all enquiries, including triaging service for enquiries dealing with families, children, and vulnerable adults at risk of homelessness. Maintain ongoing knowledge and understanding of relevant housing legislation and the Council's statutory duties and commitments in providing housing services to those who are, have been, or are likely to become homeless. Investigate cases where there is a threat of homelessness in accordance with statutory obligations and assess applicant’s cases for housing when all other housing options or solutions are exhausted, ensuring deadlines set by legislation or targeted by the local authority are met. Create and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client’s details through both manual and IT recording systems to produce accurate statistical reports and returns. Essential Experience Required Experience with Homelessness and Prevention service is essential. Essential Qualification Required Qualification in the related field is essential. Additional Information: Working hours: 37 hours per week Enhanced DBS is required. Location: Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP, United Kingdom The role closes on 21st August 2025, apply ASAP. Requirements Requirements Experience with Homelessness and Prevention service Qualification in the related field Enhanced DBS
Contract
Social Work Assistant
3-month contract with a local authority Job Purpose The SWA will assess and review individual and carer needs, initiating and coordinating solutions/interventions to meet agreed personalized outcomes. Key Duties/Accountabilities Identify potential reablement opportunities and provide access to those services as required Promote independence and personalization to ensure that service users and carers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties within their living environment Identify community and other support resources, maximizing individuals' assets, preventative/universal services, and other funding sources in line with the Adult Social Care Strategy Review ongoing service provision as necessary, ensuring that all alternative solutions have been considered Essential Experience Required Experience in a similar role is essential Essential Qualification Required Having a qualification in the related field is essential Additional Information Working hours: 37 hours per week A full driving license and access to transport is essential; disabled employees who are unable to drive because of their disability will be able to use taxis to carry out their duties Location: 40 Station Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG175GA, United Kingdom Requirements Requirements Experience in a similar role Qualification in the related field Full driving license and access to transport
Contract
Contracts and Commissioning Lawyer
5 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose To provide high quality proactive professional legal advice in the area of Contracts and Commissioning law and practice as part of the Shared Legal Service referred to as “Mid Kent Legal Services” (MKLS). Key Duties/Accountabilities Undertake a legal caseload of all aspects of Contracts and Commissioning work as a lawyer within the MKLS Contracts and Commissioning team. Provide high level, effective and timely legal advice to all directorates, elected members, including committees and to senior managers and staff across the Mid Kent Partner Authorities (Maidstone, Swale & Tunbridge Wells BCs) and to any other MKLS clients in accordance with Lexcel standards and in a way that reflects the MKLS values. Keep abreast of legal developments in the field of Contracts and Commissioning and help to ensure that the MKLS Contracts and Commissioning team operates in accordance with modern good practice. Provide legal supervision to any junior fee earners in the Contracts and Commissioning team as appropriate and work closely with Legal Support Officers to supervise the administrative support they provide on legal transactions. Essential Experience Required Experience with Contracts and Commissioning work as a lawyer Essential Qualification Required Having qualification in the related field is essential. Additional information to note Working hours: 25 hours per week The role closes on 19th August 2025, apply ASAP. Requirements Requirements Experience with Contracts and Commissioning work as a lawyer Qualification in the related field
Contract
