Social Workers needed in Norfolk on the Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team (FAST)!
Our Ofsted inspection in January 2023 said our FAST teams 'work diligently to assess, support and protect children with a range of complex issues and their work is made more manageable by the support they can draw on from the wide range of support services. Practice remains at a consistently high standard in all teams.'
Financial benefits
Salary up to £43,000
Financial rewards of up to £12,000 for continued service?*
A £2,000 welcome payment?**
Up to £10,000 relocation package and interest free loan scheme, subject to qualifying conditions
Outstanding quality work recognition payments
An award-winning career average pension scheme that gives you an additional 15.5% towards your contribution
An assisted vehicle purchase scheme (subject to eligibility)
- ?For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable).
- *?For qualified and experienced social workers (grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) and team managers new to Norfolk County Council in FAST and Looked After Children.
Flexible working, generous leave and support
We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options
We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme
We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows.?There is an independently-run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees
We offer?support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill
We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40