Job Description

Two posts | permanent contracts | full-time 37 hours per week or part-time 18.5 hours per week with flexible working options

| 42,463 to 46,732 per annum pro rata for part-time (Scale K) | Norfolk

Are you an experienced Children's Services Social Worker who has a passion for developing other social workers?

We are recruiting to two Practice Consultant positions:

Role 1

- 37 hours per week, North & Broadland, based at County Hall in Norwich

Role 2

- 18.5 hours per week, primarily over Wednesday, Thursday, Friday as this is a job share, West Norfolk, based at Priory House in King's Lynn

If you have a preference for either role please state within your application.

You will be joining our established and highly successful Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence programme to support Newly Qualified Social Workers, those returning to Children's Social Work after a career break as well as international social workers to grow their skills working with children and young people in Norfolk Children's Services



We are looking for someone who has the knowledge and skills to provide practice expertise, reflective space and professional challenge, with a specific emphasis on developing best practice and helping to improve the quality and consistency of practice by developing excellence in others.



In the role of Practice Consultant, you will not be case holding but will bring your knowledge of frontline work to support case holding workers across the county in best practice, to benefit the children and families in Norfolk. There is an expectation that you will be a Practice Educator (or be willing to undertake training to qualify), be confident to provide development workshops and support formal training opportunities for Children's Services staff and partner agencies alongside your peers. If you have not done this before you will be supported to develop these skills. This is a highly challenging and rewarding role for an experienced Social Worker wanting to further develop their skills in supporting others.



The very supportive team consists of seven Practice Consultants who have a wealth of experience and each support a dedicated number of staff to build their skills and experience to be able to offer the best possible service to the children of Norfolk. It is a developmentally focused team who work collaboratively to share knowledge and skills between themselves and with others in the services and teams they support. There are opportunities to be involved in other developmental areas based on need and individual interest, including in vital areas such as anti-racist practice.



It is an exciting time for Norfolk Children's Services where innovation and creative practice is celebrated and encouraged. We have a great offer waiting for you, extensive CPD including linking to the University of East Anglia, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. Norfolk Children's Services is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce and we place anti discriminatory practice at the centre of all our work.



Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, great schools, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent shopping and entertainment, as well as innovative research industries. Travel links are extensive with direct rail links to London and Cambridge. You can find out more at Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council



For an informal discussion please contact Ruth Pilch, NIPE Team Manager, at ruth.pilch@norfolk.gov.uk



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.

Before you apply,

we recommend reading the full

and Person Specification

to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

If you have a preference for either role please state within your application.

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.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee?

See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

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: 10 June 2025

Closing date: 22 June 2025

Interviews will take place on 04 July 2025

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.


We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.




We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.




We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.