Job Description

Senior Social Worker | 8898 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | 39,862 to 48,227 per annum | Grade J/K | Countywide

Risk Outside of the Home (ROTH) Team



We are a diverse and committed team, supporting the children and their families across Norfolk.



In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you to enable you to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you.



We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer.



Applications are sought for the role of Social Worker within a dynamic team working with children who have been deemed at risk of exploitation and serious youth violence.



Are you looking for a new and exciting experience which offers you time and space to work with children and their communities? The Risk Outside the Home team works across the county targeting some of our most vulnerable children at risk of extrafamilial harm. Due to the nature of the role, you will have a protected caseload to allow you to work intensively with children in the hope to bring about positive change.



The team works closely alongside our wider adolescent service including targeted youth work support and the Youth Justice Service.



We are looking for a social worker who is passionate and skilled in engaging adolescents and their families, who have a drive to bring about positive change and work alongside partner agencies.



For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Lauren Downes, Head of Service - Lauren.downes@norfolk.gov.uk / 01603223506 or Harlie Randall, Team Manager - harlie.randall@norfolk.gov.uk / 01493 448203.



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 - 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 (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



Before you apply, we recommend reading the full

and Person Specification

to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also 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: 22 September 2025 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 30 September 2025 at 23:59

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.