NIPE Social Worker (level 2) | 9733 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £39,862 to £41,771 per annum | Grade J | Norwich
Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) Adult Social Care.
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.
For experienced Social Workers new to Norfolk County Council we promise to try and match or better your existing salary, providing it is within the spectrum of the grade advertised.
Who Cares? We do.
It’s an exciting time to join us in Adult Social Services. Using the ‘Living Well’ approach to care and support, our vision is to promote independence to support people to live fulfilling lives and promote the wellbeing of the people who use our services.
NIPE is a countywide team consisting of a Team Manager, Practice Consultant Social Workers, Practice Consultant Occupational Therapists, Legacy Social Work and Occupational Therapist posts and a Wellbeing Facilitator.
We deliver the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment programme to Newly Qualified Social Workers, the Preceptorship to Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists, Living Well training to new colleagues and have developed a 12-week Induction Programme that supports Assistant Practitioners, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists new to their role in Adult Social Care.
We are looking for a creative and dynamic experienced Social Worker committed to the development of their colleagues, to deliver. This is a new programme to support newly appointed Assistant Practitioners from across the County, who are joining Adult Social Care. Ideally you will be a Practice Educator or experienced in supporting the learning and development of students, apprentices, and or colleagues and willing to train to become a Practice Educator.
Who are we?
Within NIPE there are opportunities to participate in the delivery of workshops and occasionally we may support our teams in the community where the service requires this.
to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
1. Competitive salary
2. Generous holiday entitlement
3. Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
4. Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
5. Financial benefits such as:‘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 for Fire Service and Social Care WorkersRelocation expenses (where applicable)An advance of your expenses if you travel for workLocal 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
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Redeployment closing date: 23 February 2026
All other applicants closing date: 02 March 2026