Description Social Worker | 9922 | Secondment Opportunity / Temporary Fixed Term Contract to March 2027 | 37 hours per week | £39,862 to £41,771 per annum | Grade J | Countywide The REDI (Relocation, Ethnic Diversity and Integration) Team provides targeted, preventative support to migrant children and families in Norfolk who are experiencing significant vulnerabilities such No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), unstable immigration status, or barriers to accessing essential services. Our specialist team works alongside partner agencies to reduce risk, promote safety, and improve stability, inclusion, and wellbeing for families facing destitution or complex immigration‑related challenges. We are seeking an experienced and analytical Social Worker to lead on Section 17 assessments and interventions for families who are navigating insecure immigration status, financial hardship, and destitution. The role involves undertaking high‑quality assessments, analysing risk within the context of immigration restrictions, and coordinating multi‑agency responses that safeguard children. You will work directly with children and parents, support families with limited networks, and help reduce barriers that prevent them from accessing services or achieving stability. The successful candidate will have experience supporting vulnerable families, excellent assessment and communication skills, and the confidence to work within complex legal, welfare, and immigration frameworks. You will collaborate closely with partners, provide practice guidance, and ensure plans are robust, evidence‑based, and centred on children’s safety and development. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Roxanne Smith, REDI Team Manager, at roxanne.smith@norfolk.gov.uk, or Katie Smith, REDI Service Manager, at katie.smith@norfolk.gov.uk. 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 – dependant 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 also 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: 20 February 2026 at 23:55 All other applicants closing date: 1 March 2026 at 23:55