Family Help Social Worker (8048)

Norfolk County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking authority as a Social Worker in Norwich, where you'll be part of a dedicated team focused on improving the lives of children and families. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a new Family Help operating model that emphasizes collaboration and relationship-building. With a commitment to well-being and flexible working options, this position is ideal for passionate practitioners eager to make a meaningful impact. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Referral bonuses

Tax-efficient car lease scheme

Travel expense advances

Relocation expenses

Discounts program

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Workers with experience in Child Protection and Assessments.
• Team players committed to delivering the best outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases with a multi-disciplinary team to meet children's needs.
• Provide targeted interventions early to improve outcomes for families.

Skills

Child Protection

Assessments

Court Work

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Job Description

Social Worker | 8048 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £38,626 to £46,732 per annum | Grade J/K | Norwich

Hi, I am Jenifer Dewar, Assistant Director for Family Help at Norfolk County Council.

Norfolk is a ‘Good’ authority with ‘exceptional leadership’. We are proud of our Social Work Teams and value all our practitioners.

This is an exciting time to join the frontline Social Work teams at Norfolk following the launch of our new Family Help operating model. Family Help aligns with the ambitions of the National Children’s Social Care Review (2022) and the Government’s response, Stable Homes Built on Love (2023). It emphasizes and enhances practices that have proven successful for our children, families, and practitioners in Norfolk.

Six months ago, we implemented this way of working countywide after a successful trial period.

Family Help consists of multi-disciplinary teams working collaboratively to meet children’s needs, fostering a culture that prioritizes relationships, direct work, and extended family networking to achieve sustainable change.

Our family help teams include 22 Practitioners, with seven or eight being Social Workers. The team also comprises Family Support Workers, Specialist Practitioners, Assistant Managers, and Team Managers.

Cases are managed by the entire prevention and protection team, with families receiving targeted interventions early, improving outcomes for children and families. This approach has also benefited our Social Workers by reducing intervention times and paperwork.

Young people are central to our practice at Norfolk County Council. They have established key principles for their ideal worker to help them flourish. Please read these requirements carefully and apply only if you can fully commit to them.

We care about your wellbeing, promote flexible working, and develop Practitioners so everyone feels valued and part of our Norfolk County Council family.

We seek qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England, experienced in Child Protection, Assessments, and Court Work. We value team players who share our vision to deliver the best outcomes for children and families.

We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and Global Majority practitioners, and are committed to equality and diversity within our Family Help teams.

For an informal discussion about our roles, please contact:

Kerri Green (Family Help Team Manager Protection) at [e-mail].

Before applying, please read the full Job Description and Person Specification to demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

Benefits of working for Norfolk County Council include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services, including physiotherapy and counseling
• Flexible working options such as flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working
• Financial benefits, including:
• ‘Norfolk Rewards’ discounts program
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• Travel expense advances
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, and dependants’ pensions
• Tax-efficient pension and bike schemes
• Tax-efficient car lease scheme for greener travel
• Referral bonuses for hard-to-fill roles

More information on our Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? View and apply for vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

Note: Priority consideration may be given to current employees at risk of restructuring or in redeployment.

Redeployment closing date: 13 May 2025

All other applications close on: 21 May 2025