Overview
Practice Consultant – Social Worker 8844 | Permanent contract | £43,822 to £48,227 per annum (Scale K) | 37 hours per week | Julian Hospital, Norwich
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 they leave within two years of employment.
Who Cares? We do. Are you a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE) looking to make a positive difference to those living in Norfolk? If so, joining us in Adult Social Services could be the right move for you. You can find out more about us here.
Responsibilities
* Based at Julian Hospital in Norwich (for adults in later life, 65+). Ward teams cover organic (Dementia) and functional (e.g., Bi-Polar/Schizophrenia) mental health needs.
* As a Practice Consultant, be part of a small, friendly, multidisciplinary team working to promote wellbeing for people in later life living with mental health conditions.
* Develop managerial skills and extend specialist knowledge and skills in older persons mental health.
* Support from admission through discharge and review, in collaboration with ward social workers and the broader MDT.
What We Offer
* Flexible working with hybrid options; good broadband connectivity required
* Protected half-day per month for continuing professional development and training
* Rewarding environment with focus on work-life balance and high-quality service delivery
* Tax-efficient benefits and other employee benefits listed below
* Relocation assistance where applicable
* Local Government Pension Scheme, life assurance, and other retirement benefits
Benefits (selected)
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Health and wellbeing services including physiotherapy and counselling
* Discounts through Norfolk Rewards program
* Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
* Access to car lease scheme for greener travel
Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE)
* Ability to work in Norfolk with hybrid/face-to-face meetings as required (twice weekly MDT and discharge meetings; Section 117 reviews and mental health tribunals)
Application
Please include a statement in your application describing how you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement will not be accepted. You must be registered with Social Work England as a practising social worker.
Redeployment closing date: 9 September 2025 at 23:59. All other applicants closing date: 17 September 2025 at 23:59.
About Us
We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 residents. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations, and other local authorities to provide excellent services. We are committed to our employees’ learning and development and offer a range of benefits and flexible working options.
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