Permanent contract | £16,454.5 to £18,630.5 per annum (Scale I/J) | 18.5 hours per week | Park View Resource Centre, King’s Lynn
Level 1: £18,630.50 to £17,361.50 per annum (Scale I)
Level 2: £17,705.50 to £18,630.50 per annum (Scale J)
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.
For experienced Social Workers new to Norfolk County Council we promise to try and match or better your existing salary, providing its in the spectrum of the grade advertised.
Who Cares? We do.
There's lots of reasons to join Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services. Working in Norfolk with adults aged 18+ gives you the chance to work in urban, rural and coastal communities, in a place where you can really see the difference our Adult Social Workers make to the lives of others. We've made some forward-thinking changes to make Norfolk County Council an even better place for our social workers to work. We've embraced new ways of working so our social workers can take advantage of great technology and work where they need to. We've created a collaborative environment with strong working relationships with health professionals and partners to achieve better outcomes for the adults we support.
At the core of everything we do is excellent social work. Our '’Living well'’ approach is person-centred, based around a 3-conversation model, which lets our social workers get alongside people to help them live their lives as independently as possible, and where they can see the difference, they make.
You will have good listening skills, be flexible and adaptable to new ways of working and be committed to supporting people to maintain their independence.
You will need to be open to change, innovative and confident with a focus on strengthening social care within Learning Disabilities across Norfolk. You will build strong partnerships with service users and their families, be ambitious about what people can achieve and explore ideas for positive outcomes. We work closely with commissioners to develop new services to meet the needs of the people we work with and ensure that existing provision is fit for purpose and best value for money.
We have opportunities available for social workers at all levels, including a fantastic ASYE programme, in which we will support you in your development as a social worker. If you're a qualified and dedicated social worker and want to feel part of an organisation which makes a positive difference to those living in Norfolk, we would love to hear from you.
As a team we are fully integrated with our health colleagues with whom we work closely to deliver a holistic service. When not working from home we share an office base with our health colleagues in King’s Lynn which is within easy distance from the coast.
We will provide regular supervision and are committed to continuous professional development. We offer benefits such as childcare vouchers and Norfolk Rewards – a scheme offering discounts on everyday purchases.
So, if you are committed to a person centred and strengths-based way of working, we want to hear from you. In return we can offer you the opportunity to work in an exciting and challenging area of Social Care.
Who are we?
The Learning Disability social care team is a specialist social care team which is integrated with colleagues from the specialist learning disability health service. We all work and support each other to better the lives of people with a learning disability over 18 years old.
See the difference our social worker team makes to the lives of Norfolk residents
The social work teams play a vital role in changing and challenging the outcomes for a people with a learning disability in Norfolk. We use legislation to ensure that people’s rights are upheld, and that they are supported to keep safe in their communities whilst achieving the outcomes that are important to them.
We are a Norfolk-wide service, and team members work from the various locality bases. We support each other to ensure the rights of people with a learning disability are upheld and to ensure adults with a learning disability in Norfolk have the same access to housing, work, education, and community as all other residents of Norfolk. We have big ambitions to support people to hold their own tenancies, and to receive paid employment.
Working alongside commissioning colleagues, we are re-imagining our support offer to people to ensure that our provision meets the needs of those with a learning disability in our community and that the ambitions and aspirations of those we support can be achieved.
Head of Social Care for Adult Learning Disabilities, Corinne Avery said: “If you are a person who enjoys advocating for people you support, challenging the status quo, supporting change, and having variety in your work, the Learning Disability team can’t wait to hear from you.”
We asked the team for some thoughts about working in Adult Learning Disabilities and they said:
“The management are fantastic, there’s a great team spirit and supportive structure, communication and willingness to help each other.” Rob
“Really supportive teams” Angie
“The work and people are interesting and diverse… it’s never boring” Tracey
“Getting the chance to work in a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on people’s future and being inventive.” Ebony
“I enjoy working creatively with people to promote independence. “Initially I was apprehensive about working with people with a Learning Disability, now I glow with positivity at the work I do.” Olwen
What we offer
At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees’ learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training.
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions.
West Norfolk has a stunning coastline with beautiful countryside and is home to Sandringham, the Royal family’s Norfolk retreat. King’s Lynn, the largest town in this locality, is a large market town and historic seaport 44 miles west of Norwich with direct rail links to Cambridge in 55 minutes and to London in less than 2 hours. West Norfolk is home to huge beaches from Heacham and Old Hunstanton to Brancaster, loved by kite-surfers. West Norfolk also has two larger market towns, Downham Market and Swaffham.
Charlotte Cresswell, Team Manager from West Norfolk said: “We are a friendly and welcoming locality with 5 separate teams covering the local acute hospital and the 4 areas of West Norfolk. We have a close and supportive management team who take pride in offering the teams a supportive environment to work in. We provide thorough and robust inductions for new starters followed up with regular supervisions including caseload management and reflective practice discussions. We also have regular team reflective practice sessions, team meetings and regular peer group sessions. We offer flexible working arrangements and hybrid working. The teams have constant open contact with each other via Teams chats as well as via virtual coffee breaks/wellbeing sessions. There are excellent training opportunities on offer to aid continuous professional development and this is something which is very much encouraged.
Your application
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 will not be accepted. You need to be registered with Social Work England as a practising social worker.
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave
- 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 paid upfront (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.
- A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job.
- Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars.
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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Closing date: 11 May 2023 at 23:59
Interviews to be held w/c 22 May 2023