Family Help Social Worker (8267)

Job Title: Social Worker or Senior Social Worker

Location: Norwich | Grade J/K | Permanent Contract | 37 hours/week | Salary: £38,626 – £46,732 per annum | Reference: 8267

Introduction

Norfolk County Council is seeking qualified Social Workers to join our Family Help teams. We are a \’Good\’ authority with \’exceptional leadership\’, committed to supporting our practitioners and fostering a positive work environment.

About Norfolk County Council

We are proud of our Social Work Teams and value all practitioners. Norfolk is implementing a new operating model for Family Help, aligning with national initiatives to improve outcomes for children and families through early intervention and collaborative working.

Team Structure and Working Approach

1. Family Help comprises multidisciplinary teams, including Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Specialist Practitioners, Assistant Managers, and Team Managers.
2. Cases are managed collectively by prevention and protection teams, focusing on early targeted interventions.
3. This approach has led to reduced intervention times and paperwork, benefiting both practitioners and families.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services, including physiotherapy and counselling
• Flexible working options: flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working
• Employee discounts through Norfolk Rewards
• Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (if applicable)
• Travel expense advances
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Tax-efficient benefits, including bike schemes and pension enhancements
• Car lease scheme for eco-friendly vehicles
• Referral bonuses for hard-to-fill positions

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England
• Experience in Child Protection, Assessments, and Court Work
• Excellent team player with a shared vision for positive outcomes

Additional Information

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and Global Majority practitioners, and are committed to diversity and inclusion.

For an informal discussion, contact Team Manager Suzie Thurlow at suzie.thurlow@norfolk.gov.uk.

Applicants are advised to review the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying.

Application Deadlines

Priority consideration for current Norfolk County Council employees at risk or in redeployment: 29 May 2025

General application deadline: 8 June 2025

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