Overview
In this role you support children, young people and families facing crisis to prevent care entry and promote stable, long-term outcomes. You will work across homes, communities and partner agencies to build trust, deliver flexible interventions and provide practical and emotional support. You’ll assess risks and needs, produce high-quality reports, and collaborate with professionals to sustain positive change. The position offers varied, meaningful work with opportunities to grow via supervision and training. You will join a dedicated multi-agency service focused on achieving the best outcomes for young people.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary
- generous holiday entitlement
- Health and Wellbeing services
- Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part-time, remote and hybrid
- Local Government Pension Scheme
Responsibilities
- Provide intensive, child-focused support to crisis-impacted families
- Build meaningful relationships with children, young people and families
- Deliver flexible, outcome-focused interventions
- Offer practical and emotional support during crises
- Assess strengths, risks and needs to develop sustainable solutions
- Complete high-quality assessments, reports and risk management plans
- Collaborate with a range of professionals and agencies
- Provide support outside normal office hours including evenings and weekends
Key requirements
- Experience working with children, young people and families
- Understanding of child development and challenges facing vulnerable youth
- Effective communication and ability to build trust with diverse people
- Calm, professional under pressure
- Adaptable, resourceful and able to work independently
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people
- Strong observational, assessment and problem-solving skills
- Full driving licence and daily access to a vehicle
- Willingness to achieve NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- effective communication
- emotional resilience
- trust-building
- risk assessment
- report writing
- case management
Peripatetic Outreach Worker in Norfolk employer: Norfolk County Council
Norfolk County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to training opportunities and resources to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children in the community. Located in Norwich, this role provides the unique advantage of working within a collaborative environment that values partnership with schools and families, ensuring a rewarding experience for all involved.
