Job Summary
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 welcome payment is repaid in full should you leave within two years of employment. For experienced Social Workers new to the council we promise to match or better your existing salary, provided it is in the spectrum of the grade advertised.
Responsibilities
You will be a registered Social Worker with Social Work England and have three years of post-qualifying social care/health employment. Your role involves managing and supporting a team of case‑holding Assistant Practitioners and Occupational Therapists across all adult social services disciplines in a fast‑moving and dynamic environment. You will take a lead role in the team, including managing workflow and providing case‑work consultancy to Assistant Practitioners. You will also work closely with your locality colleagues. 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 role.
Qualifications
• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
• Three years of post‑qualifying social care/health employment
• Experience leading or managing a team of practice support staff • Commitment to innovative practice and continuous improvement • Ability to work collaboratively across adult social services disciplines
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Health and wellbeing services, including fast‑track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
* Flexible working opportunities: flexi‑time, part‑time, remote and hybrid working, dependant on the job role and business need
* Financial benefits: relocation expenses (where applicable), advance on travel expenses
* Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution and life assurance
* Tax‑efficient ways of getting extra pension
* Access to a tax‑efficient car lease scheme for greener travel, subject to eligibility
* Payment for successful referrals to hard‑to‑fill positions
How to Apply
Before you apply we recommend reading the full job description to demonstrate you meet the criteria. Internal employees may apply using your Norfolk County Council email address. Priority consideration may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or who are in a redeployment position.
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