Preparing for Life (PfAL) Practitioner

CEMP; London, Norwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Preparing for Life (PfAL) Practitioner to support young individuals in their transition to Adult Social Care. The role involves conducting assessments, care planning, and collaborating across various services to ensure a seamless experience. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Discount programs

Relocation expenses

Local Government Pension Scheme

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with young people with complex needs.
• Understanding of legislative requirements related to Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments and care planning under the Care Act 2014.
• Supporting young people transitioning into Adult Social Care.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Collaboration

Education

Professional qualification in Social Work

Job description

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Position Details:

• Permanent contract | £38,626 to £40,476 per annum (Scale J) | 37 hours per week | County Hall, Norwich

The Preparing for Adult Life (PfAL) Service supports young people transitioning into Adult Social Care to do so in a seamless, coordinated manner.

You will work with young people with complex needs and their families, demonstrating understanding of legislative requirements related to the Care Act 2014, Children and Families Act 2014, and other relevant legislation. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and care planning under the Care Act 2014.

Applicants must hold a professional qualification in Social Work.

If committed to a person-centred approach and capable of collaborating across education, health, children’s, and adult social services to ensure a coordinated Preparing for Adult Life experience, we encourage you to apply.

For discussions about this role, contact Roger Allen at 01603 679228 or Devon Harris at 01603 223910.

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 05/05/2025.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services, including physiotherapy and counselling
• Flexible working options such as flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working
• Discount programs through Norfolk Rewards
• Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (if applicable)
• Travel expense advances
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, and dependants pensions
• Tax-efficient pension enhancements and bike schemes
• Car lease scheme for low-emission vehicles (eligibility required)
• Referral bonus for hard-to-fill roles

Before applying, review the full Job Description and Person Specification and our Terms and Conditions.

Current Norfolk County Council employees can view and apply for vacancies via myOracle using their @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email addresses.

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

Redeployment closing date: 15 May 2025 at 23:59

Other applicants closing date: 25 May 2025 at 23:59