Practice Consultant - Social Worker 8910

Norfolk County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a qualified Practice Consultant - Social Worker to manage safeguarding cases and provide support to staff in Norfolk. You'll work in varied locations, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable residents. This role demands strong decision-making skills and a passion for adult safeguarding. The position offers a salary range of £43,822 to £48,227 per annum and includes flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Referral bonus for hard-to-fill roles

Qualifications

• Passionate about Adult Safeguarding and protecting vulnerable residents.
• Able to balance multiple priorities and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Capable of making difficult and challenging decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex safeguarding caseload.
• Provide advice and support to social care staff.
• Participate in strategic decision groups and deliver presentations.

Skills

Adult Safeguarding

Decision-making

Communication

Education

Registration with Social Work England or HCPC

Job description

Overview

Practice Consultant - Social Worker 8368 | Permanent contract | £43,822 to £48,227 per annum (Scale K) | 37 hours per week | County Hall, 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. The amount is repayable in full if the employee leaves within two years of employment.

Who Cares? We do.

What We Offer

Norfolk County Council is committed to employees’ learning and development. We provide all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists with a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training.

We aim to inspire collaboration, support work‑life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into our work, with hybrid working as a key feature for many roles. Our technology enables remote connection and collaboration; good broadband connectivity is required.

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

You can also find information about the rewards and benefits, as well as other terms and conditions.

Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Adult Social Care professional to join the Safeguarding Adults’ Team. We seek a practitioner who is passionate about safeguarding and motivated to develop this area of social work.

The team covers the whole of Norfolk and will require you to manage a complex safeguarding caseload while contributing to the quality and development of the Safeguarding Adults process among the Social Care Community Engagement team and our place‑based teams.

You will provide advice and support at place and to hospital based social care staff, and work closely with service providers; the Integrated Quality Service; Police and Health colleagues; and you will assess staff completing their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) to ensure their competency in safeguarding enquiries.

In addition to case work, you will participate in strategic decision groups, interpret departmental data reports to inform practice quality, contribute to the team’s guidance materials, and deliver presentations to Adult Social Care staff.

You will attend different office locations around the county; travel is essential, and you will attend the MASH office on floor 4 at County Hall daily. A police vetting check is required to access floor 4.

Requirements / What You Are

• Passionate about Adult Safeguarding and protecting the lives of vulnerable Norfolk residents
• Able to balance multiple priorities and work autonomously as well as in a team
• Capable of making difficult and challenging decisions
• Interested in a varied and stimulating role within Adult Social Care

How to Apply

Please contact one of the three Adult Safeguarding Team Managers for an informal discussion:

• Toni Scattergood — 01603 729233 — [e-mail]
• Toby Thouless — 01603 223668 — [e-mail]
• Pippa Claxton — 01603 223889 — [e-mail]

Application tips: include a statement demonstrating how you meet the person specification and job description; CVs submitted without a supporting statement will not be accepted. Registration with Social Work England or HCPC as a practising social worker/Occupational Therapist is required.

Benefits

• 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
• Discounts via Norfolk Rewards; Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses where applicable
• Travel expenses advances
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, and dependants’ pensions
• Tax‑efficient pension improvements and bike schemes
• Tax‑efficient car lease scheme for greener travel (subject to eligibility)
• Referral bonus for hard‑to‑fill roles

Redeployment closing date: 23 September 2025 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 1 October 2025 at 23:59

About Us

We are the main local authority for Norfolk, providing countywide services to more than 850,000 residents. We work with local partners to deliver high‑quality services and promote efficiency and innovation.