Practice Consultant | 10760 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £43,822 to £48,227 per annum | Grade K | Norwich
We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers and Occupational Therapists (grade J and above) 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's in the spectrum of the grade advertised.
It’s an exciting time to join the Social Care Community Engagement Team (SCCE). We are delivering bold and innovative changes across Norfolk, and we are looking to attract the very best social care professionals to be part of shaping our future.
SCCE is at the forefront of the delivery of Human Learning System Framework and the implementation of the Early Help and Prevention Conversation, embedding a strengths-based approach to social care practice.
We are seeking a registered Social Worker (Social Work England) or Occupational Therapist (HCPC) with a minimum of three years’ post-qualifying experience in a social care or health setting.
The successful candidate will be motivated to work innovatively, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to our wider transformation agenda, particularly in shaping the future of ‘front door’ services.
In this role, you will:
- Lead, manage and support a team of case-holding Assistant Practitioners, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers.
- Oversee workflow within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Provide high-quality casework consultation and professional guidance to social care professionals. Work collaboratively with PLACE teams and wider partners.
This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career if you are passionate about supporting adults at times of need or crisis and are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred practice.
You will also have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, including training and progression pathways.
SCCE operates a hybrid model of office and remote working. To build meaningful relationships with the people we support, this role requires regular in-person work in both the office and community.
You'll also work in the beautiful county of Norfolk with over 90 miles of stunning coastline, the unique Norfolk Broads, great shopping and culture, and amazing wildlife to name a few of the benefits of living here. We offer an excellent relocation package to support your move to Norfolk and a real focus on health and well-being to provide a work life balance that works for you.
You will be joining a vibrant, supportive and forward-thinking team committed to learning, development and improving outcomes for the people we support.
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post may not be accepted.
You need to be registered with Social Work England as a practising Social Worker or the HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
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 – dependent 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 find information on our Terms and Conditions here.
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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: 24 June 2026
All other applicants closing date: 01 July 2026
