Social Worker at Norfolk County Council

Norwich, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

41771.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Section 17 Assessments, Risk Analysis, Multi-agency Coordination, Safeguarding Children, Case Management, Communication Skills, Immigration Law Knowledge, Welfare Frameworks, Analytical Thinking, Crisis Intervention

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Social Worker (Relocation, Ethnic Diversity and Integration Team) | 10630 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £39,862 to £41,771 per annum | Grade J | Countywide The REDI (Relocation, Ethnic Diversity and Integration) Team provides targeted, preventative support to migrant children and families in Norfolk who are experiencing significant vulnerabilities such No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), unstable immigration status, or barriers to accessing essential services. Our specialist team works alongside partner agencies to reduce risk, promote safety, and improve stability, inclusion, and wellbeing for families facing destitution or complex immigration‑related challenges. We are seeking an experienced and analytical Social Worker to lead on Section 17 assessments and interventions for families who are navigating insecure immigration status, financial hardship, and destitution. The role involves undertaking high‑quality assessments, analysing risk within the context of immigration restrictions, and coordinating multi‑agency responses that safeguard children. You will work directly with children and parents, support families with limited networks, and help reduce barriers that prevent them from accessing services or achieving stability. The successful candidate will have experience supporting vulnerable families, excellent assessment and communication skills, and the confidence to work within complex legal, welfare, and immigration frameworks. You will collaborate closely with partners, provide practice guidance, and ensure plans are robust, evidence‑based, and centred on children’s safety and development. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification [https://nccjoblibrary-buhfawbxbvb6brdj.a03.azurefd.net/10630_Social Worker_REDI_CHS.docx] to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Roxanne Smith, REDI Team Manager, at roxanne.smith@norfolk.gov.uk [roxanne.smith@norfolk.gov.uk], or Katie Smith, REDI Service Manager, at katie.smith@norfolk.gov.uk [katie.smith@norfolk.gov.uk] 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. [https://norfolk.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start] * A Blue Light card [https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/] 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 also find information on our Terms and Conditions [https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-volunteering/work-at-norfolk-county-council/vacancies/recruitment-information-for-candidates] here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle [https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://fa-eqie-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/faces/FndOverview?macKey=ACA1GN/cSRKlOeLU&_afrLoop=8587015335213240&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=mx7eds1sa&_adf.ctrl-state=qofe3tmob_108&_afrFS=16&_afrMT=screen&_afrMFW=1163&_afrMFH=525&_afrMFDW=1280&_afrMFDH=720&_afrMFC=8&_afrMFCI=0&_afrMFM=0&_afrMFR=158&_afrMFG=0&_afrMFS=0&_afrMFO=0&data=05|01|emma.croll@norfolk.gov.uk|711048ee91fb439ca0df08dab8f3665c|1419177e57e04f0faff0fd61b549d10e|0|0|638025652768647030|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=ZyIhjqXgq6+G/TmYvqyLbRm/Z/VHZfFXi4/YMeOq+p8=&reserved=0] 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: 11 June 2026 at 23:55 All other applicants closing date: 18 June 2026 at 23:55 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.

Responsibilities

Lead Section 17 assessments and interventions for migrant families facing destitution and insecure immigration status. Coordinate multi-agency responses to safeguard children and reduce barriers to essential services.