Fixed term contract until 17 November 2025 | £41,173 to £45,442 per annum (Scale K) | 37 hours per week | Countywide
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.
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.
An opportunity is arising within the Adult Mental Health Social Care service and the continuation of the Countywide Mental Health duty team. We are looking to arrange Practice Consultant cover for a year from the middle of November 2024 to provide cover for the current post-holder's maternity leave. We would be willing to consider full time or job share. Hybrid working arrangements are in place for the successful post holder to either work from a number of different office bases, or from home.
You would be involved in the daily operational requirements of this role which would involve allocating to and supporting assistant practitioners on duty across the 5 locality teams. Typically functions may include Protection of Property duties, Crisis assessments, commissioning of urgent packages of care and the initial management of safeguarding referral contacts.
You will need to demonstrate an ability to work under pressure, be well organised and able to effectively prioritise and risk assess cases being referred into the locality teams predominantly from SCCE.
Knowledge and experience of working with people with mental health needs is desirable, however not essential as you would be offered a robust induction period prior to the current post holder finishing. You will be supported to continue with the development of this role with regular supervision, training and support.
You would be required to work collaboratively with colleagues in a fast-paced environment, liaising with a number of professionals from both within Norfolk County Council and external agencies. Whilst the majority of the work will be over the telephone, there are occasions where face to face assessments and interventions are required so the successful applicant would need to be able to drive and have access to a transport.
You would be responsible for supervising some practitioners who cover the duty function on a permanent basis.
This is a great opportunity for a social worker wanting to gain experience in management.
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.
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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/or HCPC as a practising social worker/Occupational Therapist.
1. A 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.
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Closing date: 5 September 2024 at 23:59