Description Social Worker | 9948 | Secondment Opportunity / Fixed Term Contract until 30 April 2027 | 37 hours per week | £39,862 to £41,771 per annum | Grade J | Countywide but primarily West and Breckland area Dear Social Workers, We are pleased to offer a full time position for a Social Worker to cover maternity leave within the exciting Enhanced Family Help Team. The EFHT is a specialist team who work intensively and collaboratively with children and their families to identify the root causes of presenting and persistent neglect, and by building on family strengths and support, support to reduce the risk of Neglect continuing. We are seeking motivated a Social Worker to join our growing, dynamic Enhanced Family Help Team. Ideal candidates will be committed to relationship‑based practice and supporting families across the county where long‑term concerns relating to neglect have been identified. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a family practitioner, home‑based support worker, and clinician to build a thorough understanding of each child’s and family’s needs. Together, you will develop strong, purposeful relationships and create clear, family‑led plans that promote sustained, meaningful change. The Enhanced Family Help Team is committed to working holistically and inclusively with families to build on their strengths, assess risks and patterns, and identify barriers to consistently meeting children’s needs. Through meaningful engagement with children, families, and their wider networks, we develop clear, multi‑disciplinary plans that promote sustained, positive change. If you have any questions or would like to hear more about the team, please get in touch with me and I will be happy to meet with you. We look forward to hearing from you Sam – Family Help Team Manager – Protection ( Samantha.bond@norfolk.gov.uk / Tel – 01493 448223) We offer a £2,000 Welcome Payment for Grade J & K Social Workers who join the Family Help Team. 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 – 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: 19 February 2026 at 23:55 All other applicants closing date: 26 February 2026 at 23:55