Description Practice Consultant | 9526 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £43,822 to £48,227 per annum | Grade K | Norwich This is an exciting opportunity to join the Emergency Duty Team (EDT). EDT is a generic team, this includes adult social care, childcare and assessments under the Mental Health Act. Approved Mental Health Professional would be advantageous in relation to the Emergency Duty Teams statutory work under the Mental Health. The Emergency Duty Team is a great opportunity for Social Workers to practice generically, utilising all skills and knowledge gained in your Social Work training. Help, support and training will be provided if your experience lays in either adult or child social care to learn other areas of practice. Whilst there is a management support 24/7, overnight shifts require skill and experience and ability to work autonomously at times, therefore it is a requirement you have a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience and have obtained your first year ASYE/NIPE as a newly qualified Social Worker. The Emergency Duty Team responds to emergencies that cannot wait until the next working day. This may include Mental Health Act Assessments, child in need/child protection and adult safeguarding/supporting vulnerable people to remain at home via organising additional support etc. Ability to triage, risk assess and prioritise is important. Excellent communication skills in all forms is essential. The Emergency Duty Team works closely with other agencies that also work out of hours both in the voluntary and statutory sectors. The Emergency Duty Team operates a rolling shift pattern over an 8-week period for Social Workers with the team covering over 126hrs a week. The shifts are of varying hours of evening/nights during the week and days/evening/nights at weekends. We also cover Bank Holidays, which is paid at double time and there is an enhancement for weekend working (a third on top of your main salary). As well as Social Workers, the team also consists of Assistant Practitioners, Call Handlers, Managers & Service Manager. You will receive regular supervisions and attend monthly Team Meetings. The Emergency Duty Team is a small team, but you will be well supported and have the benefit of highly experienced and skilled colleagues to work alongside you. As a generic team, you will also have the opportunity to attend training regularly in both Adult and Children's Services to keep your skills and knowledge up to date. If you an Approved Mental Health Professional or aspire to becoming one, you will attend regular mandatory training ongoing to maintain your warrant. Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent. 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. Amount to be repaid in full should you leave within two years of employment. To view further information regarding the vacancy please click on the link below or for an informal discussion please call Team Managers: Janet Melville 01603 308658, Jo Felgate 01603 638216 or Debbie Marsham debbie.marsham@norfolk.gov.uk This is a full-time position, however we will consider applications from candidates who would like to work part-time. If you would like to work part-time, please mention this in your application. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: 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 – dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position. Redeployment closing date: 25 January 2026 All other applicants closing date: 01 February 2026