Practice Consultant

CEMP; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional social care authority in Norwich is seeking a Practice Consultant to lead a team of Assistant Practitioners and Occupational Therapists. This role demands extensive experience in social work and a passion for supporting adults in need. The successful candidate will manage workflows while contributing to the enhancements of social care services. The position includes a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and professional development opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

£2000 welcome payment

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee discounts programme

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Three years post-qualifying experience required.
• Experience in managing and supporting teams in social care.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of Assistant Practitioners.
• Take a lead role in team and manage workflow.
• Contribute to the change agenda in social services.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Team management

Social work experience

Education

Registered Social Worker with Social Work England

3 years post-qualifying social care/health employment

Job description

Practice Consultant | 9617 | Permanent Contract | 18.5 hours per week | £21,911 to £24,113 per annum | (Grade K) | Norwich

We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers/Occupational Therapists (grade J and above), Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should you leave within two years of employment.

For experienced Social Workers new to Norfolk County Council we promise to try and match or better your existing salary, providing its in the spectrum of the grade advertised.

Its an exciting time to join the Social Care Community Engagement Team. We have some bold changes happening in Norfolk and we want to find the very best social care staff to be part of our future.

The Social Care Community Engagement Team is at the forefront of the Human Learning Systems roll out and the implementation of the Early Help and Prevention Assessment and its strengths-based approach to Social Care. You will need to be a registered Social Worker with Social Work England, with three years post qualifying social care/health employment.

You will be keen to work innovatively, strive for improvements, and contribute to the change agenda, particularly in shaping the front door services for the future. You will have the opportunity to manage and support a team of case holding Assistant Practitioners and Occupational Therapists working across all adult social services disciplines in a fast-moving and dynamic environment. You will take a lead role in team including managing workflow and providing casework consultancy to Assistant Practitioners. Your team will also work closely with your locality colleagues.

If you are motivated and have a passion for supporting adults in need of care and support at a time of crisis and want to take the next step in your career - you are the type of practitioner we are looking for. You will have the opportunity to develop your professional knowledge through further training as a Best Interest Assessor, Approved Mental Health Practitioner or Practice Educator roles. Currently SCCE operates a hybrid of office and remote working. You would be joining a vibrant and very supportive team.

What We Offer

At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training.

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Your application

Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted. You need to be registered with Social Work England/or HCPC as a practising social worker/Occupational Therapist.

For an informal discussion, please contact Rhoda Dhete, Team Manager, at

• 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

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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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

Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date

Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 23:59