Practice Consultant - Social Worker

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome payment £2,000 for qualified/​

Hybrid working

Relocation support (where applicable)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Norfolk County Council in Norwich is seeking a Practice Consultant – Social Worker to lead and supervise social work staff in the Central Norfolk Home First Hub, supporting hospital discharge and safeguarding duties. The role is based at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital with a focus on delivering high-quality practice and professional development.

The position offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, and a salary in the £45,268 to £49,818 per annum range (Grade K).

Job description

Practice Consultant – Social Worker | 11267 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £45,268 to £49,818 per annum | (Grade K) | Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich

We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Practice Consultants 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 it's in the spectrum of the grade advertised.

Living Well. Changing Lives.

There are lots of reasons to join Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services. Working in Norfolk with adults aged 18+ gives you the chance to work in urban, rural and coastal communities, in a place where you can really see the difference our Adult Social Workers make to the lives of others.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Central Norfolk Home First Hub. We are recruiting for a permanent Practice Consultant to join our well-established team. The service supports hospital discharge across Central Norfolk and delivers adult safeguarding responsibilities in line with the Care Act 2014.

The team promotes a Home First approach, aligned with national NHS guidance, ensuring people receive the right support to make a safe and successful transition from hospital back to their home and community.

This is a fast-paced team based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Regular office attendance is required to support integrated working and leadership across health and social care services. As a Practice Consultant, you will provide leadership and supervision to Social Workers and Assistant Practitioners, with a strong focus on professional development, wellbeing, and high-quality practice.

You will lead and support complex casework, chair meetings, and facilitate multi-agency discussions to ensure effective decision-making and positive outcomes for individuals and their families.

A key aspect of the role is providing oversight of adult safeguarding referrals. You will be responsible for triaging safeguarding concerns, managing risk, and ensuring appropriate and timely decision-making. Working closely with partner agencies, you will support the development of safe discharge plans that minimise the risk of harm and promote individuals' independence and wellbeing.

For any queries regarding the role, contact Abbey Cummings, Central Norfolk Home First Hub Manager 01603 365 797.

Adult Social Services in Norfolk is on an ambitious, exciting transformation journey. We're redesigning how we work to create a system that is flexible, human, and focused on better outcomes. As part of this journey, you'll contribute to an environment where learning is continuous, insight is shared, and innovation is encouraged. We support flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum expectation of two days per week spent in a community or office setting, helping you stay connected with colleagues, communities and the people we support.

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.

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: 12 October 2026

All other applicants closing date: 19 October 2026

About Us

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.

We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.

We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.

We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.