Overview
External Workforce Adviser 8708 | Fixed Term contract until 31 March 2026 | £25,570 to £27,323 per annum (Scale G) | 30 hours per week | County Hall, Norwich
Role summary
Are you passionate about creating a better future and tackling workforce challenges in the adult social care sector? Norfolk County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated External Workforce Adviser to join our dynamic Norfolk Care Careers team within the Commissioning and Care Markets Service. This will enhance social care services for adults externally, by driving workforce development initiatives, inspiring change, supporting care providers and empowering individuals working in adult social care.
What We’re Looking For
Bring your expertise in coordinating and implementing workforce development initiatives to this role, where evidence-based decision-making will be at the heart of your success. Your strong foundation in recruitment and retention strategies, combined with your skills in building and sustaining effective stakeholder relationships to influence change, will empower you to make a significant impact. Exceptional communication and coaching skills, and your knack for engaging with diverse stakeholders will be key qualities driving your achievements.
Join Us
This is your opportunity to shape the future of adult social care in Norfolk and Waveney, making a tangible difference to both the external workforce and the lives of our communities.
How To Apply
If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Emma Hammond, Senior External Workforce Officer on 01603 223316 or Mark Harmer, External Workforce Adviser Lead 01603 306625.
Benefits
* 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
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.
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Redeployment closing date: Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 23:59
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