Senior Independent Living Support Worker
Support the management team in the day‑to‑day running of the homes in this hub, ensuring young people receive a service that promotes their wellbeing and independent living skills.
- Be a positive role model and form effective relationships with young people and their families to meet emotional and physical needs and maximise development opportunities.
- Take part in the out‑of‑hours on‑call system (allowance paid).
- Supervise staff and oversee daily operational activities.
- Respond effectively in crises and make sound judgements under pressure.
- Perform occasional evenings, weekends, bank holidays and “sleep‑in” shifts as required.
Qualifications
- Background in supported accommodation or experience working with young people.
- Professional qualification relevant to working with children, young people and families, or equivalent experience.
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Reliable with strong personal relationship and communication skills.
- High professional standards and the ability to work under pressure.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Health and wellbeing services including fast‑track physiotherapy and free counselling.
- Flexible working options (flexi‑time, part‑time, remote and hybrid where applicable).
- Financial benefits such as Norfolk Rewards, Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers, relocation expenses, advance on travel expenses, and the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
- Tax‑efficient pension options and new bike schemes.
- Tax‑efficient car lease scheme for greener travel (eligible).
- Referral bonus for successful candidate referrals.
Contact Zoe Howarth, Team Manager – zoe.howarth@norfolk.gov.uk or Sarah Stimpson, Assistant Team Manager – sarah.stimpson@norfolk.gov.uk.
Redeployment closing date
17 June 2026 at 23:55
All other applicants closing date
25 June 2026 at 23:55
