Preparing for Life (PfAL) Social Work Practitioner 8056

Adult Learning; Norwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading service in Norfolk as a Social Worker, supporting young people with complex needs. You will conduct assessments and care planning, ensuring a seamless transition into Adult Social Care. The role requires a professional qualification in Social Work and a commitment to a person-centred approach. Enjoy a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working options and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Employee discounts through ‘Norfolk Rewards’

Local Government Pension Scheme

Car lease scheme for low emission vehicles

Qualifications

• Understanding of Care Act 2014 and Children and Families Act 2014.
• Ability to work with young people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Collaboration

Person-centred approach

Education

Professional qualification in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

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 ensures young people transitioning into Adult Social Care are supported in a seamless, coordinated manner.

You will have the ability to work with young people with complex needs and their families. An understanding of legislative requirements related to the Care Act 2014 and other legislation such as the Children and Families Act 2014 is essential. The role involves conducting assessments and care planning under the Care Act 2014.

We are seeking applications from candidates who hold a professional qualification in Social Work due to the role's requirements and expectations.

If you are committed to a person-centred approach and possess skills to collaborate across education, health, children’s, and adult social services to ensure a coordinated PfAL experience, we would like to hear from you. Join us in supporting the people of Norfolk.

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

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

Benefits of Working for Norfolk County Council

• 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, depending on role and needs
• Employee discounts 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 bonuses for hard-to-fill roles

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

Existing 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 restructuring or those in redeployment.

Redeployment closing date: 15 May 2025 at 23:59
All other applications close on: 25 May 2025 at 23:59

About Norfolk

Norfolk boasts beautiful coastlines, the Broads, vibrant market towns, and a culturally rich city. Our economy is growing, driven by sectors like energy and food, with ambitious housing and education building projects. Norfolk is a great place to live, work, and visit, offering a supportive environment for businesses.

As the main local authority for Norfolk, we serve over 850,000 residents, working with elected members and partners to provide high-quality, innovative services involving community input and collaboration with local organizations.