Assistant Practitioner (2 posts) | 10316 | permanent contracts | 37 hours per week | £32,061 to £33,699 per annum | Grade G | Norwich
Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them? Do you enjoy working creatively, building strong relationships, and making a real difference in your local community?
We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated UK-based Assistant Practitioners to join our dynamic Older People and Physical Disability (OP/PD) Team within Adult Social Care.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Assistant Practitioners within a forward-thinking service that is embracing innovative and strengths-based ways of working.
About the Role
As an Assistant Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting adults with physical disabilities and older people to maintain their independence, improve their wellbeing, and achieve their personal outcomes.
You will undertake assessments, reviews and support planning, identify preventative and community-based solutions, and work closely with individuals, carers, families and partner agencies to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.
The role provides an excellent opportunity to build professional knowledge and experience whilst making a meaningful difference to people’s lives.
Our service is actively developing approaches such as:
- Community Social Work
- Human Learning Systems
- Community Led Support (CLS)
These approaches focus on early intervention, prevention, collaboration and creativity, helping people to draw upon their personal strengths, support networks and community resources before reliance on formal services becomes necessary.
About the Team
You will be joining a highly experienced, welcoming and supportive Older People and Physical Disability Team, committed to delivering outstanding person-centred support.
Our team supports adults who may be experiencing a wide range of complex circumstances, including physical disabilities, long-term health conditions, frailty, social isolation, self-neglect, safeguarding concerns and changing care and support needs.
We are proud of our positive team culture, where learning, development and collaboration are actively encouraged. Practitioners support one another through regular supervision, peer learning and shared problem-solving, ensuring that no one feels alone when managing complex situations.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Passionate about supporting people to remain as independent as possible.
- Skilled communicators who can build effective and trusting relationships.
- Creative, curious and solution-focused in their approach.
- Organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Confident using IT systems and electronic recording systems.
Committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred practice.
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Knowledge and understanding of the following areas:
- Care Act 2014
- Community Led Support
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Safeguarding Adults
- Strengths-based practice
- Person-centred approaches
- Promoting independence and wellbeing
Partnership and multi-agency working
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Why Join Us?
In our OP/PD Team, we believe in seeing the person, not the problem. We recognise the strengths, skills and potential that every individual brings and work alongside them to achieve positive outcomes.
You will be joining a service that values innovation, continuous learning and professional development, where your ideas are welcomed and your contribution genuinely matters.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting older people and adults with physical disabilities, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tia Watts, Team Manager on 01603 217665.
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 – 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: 26 July 2026
All other applicants closing date: 30 July 2026
