Independent Living Support Worker Peripatetic

CIH International Housing Group; Dereham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working (remote and hybrid)

Norfolk Rewards discounts

Blue Light card

Relocation expenses

Pension scheme

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is inviting applications for an Independent Living Support Worker - Peripatetic (Children's Services). The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, with a salary of £27,709 to £29,071 per annum plus enhancements and sleep-in payments.

You will support young people to develop independent living skills, contribute to plans, attend statutory reviews, and work evenings/weekends including sleep-ins as required. Applications close Oct 1 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work with young people.
• Clear communication with young people.
• Willingness to undertake Level 3 Children’s Workforce Diploma (funded).

Responsibilities

• Support young people to develop independent living skills.
• Contribute to plans and implement them.
• Attend statutory reviews as required.

Skills

Support work

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Children’s Workforce Diploma

Job description

Independent Living Support Worker - Peripatetic (Children's Services) - Level 1 | 11277 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £27,709 to £29,071 per annum plus weekend/bank holiday enhancements and sleep in payments | Grade E | Countywide

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

In Norfolk we have exciting and ambitious plans to enhance the way we work with young people and their families. Our supported accommodation service works to create and promote a positive environment for each young person in the independent living scheme.

In this role, you will support young people, helping them to develop positive and effective independent living skills. You will contribute to making plans to support them and assist with their implementation, attending statutory reviews as required.

As a positive role model to the young people engaged in the independent living scheme, you will be excellent at forming effective relationships with young people and their families to ensure that their emotional and physical needs are met and opportunities for their development are maximised.

With previous experience of support work, you will have the ability to communicate clearly and engage with young people. Your organisational skills will enable you to plan and prioritise your workload effectively, and your eagerness to learn will develop new skills and learning.

Now is the time to join our amazing team supporting young people to live independently and at the same time, develop your career through the chance to attain your Level 3 Children’s Workforce Diploma- which is fully funded.

We offer a host of other benefits, such as our excellent local government pension scheme and you can receive corporate savings through our Norfolk Rewards scheme.

Additionally, there are a multitude of opportunities for personal and professional development via various training and education routes.

The role will include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and "sleep-in" as required, the role is a lone working role during weekend and evenings.

Please be aware that we cannot offer sponsorship via this role.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please call Sarah Stimpson, Assistant Team Manager Hub 3 - 07789-272750

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • 'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 23 September 2026 at 23:55

All other applicants closing date: 1 October 2026 at 23:55