universal services and families to deliver targeted and intensive support to reduce the risks of long-term neglect and improve outcomes for children.
As an allocated Social Worker within the team, you will hold a case load of families where needs vary and are complex, and which sit within Child Protection and Family Support planning. You will need to be solution focussed and deliver direct work through trauma-informed interventions specific to the needs of the child, family and their network to promote safety and well-being and prevent escalation of need. You will embrace the Flourish ambition for all children as an approach that underpins your work with children and families.
You will be required to travel as part of your duties, the majority of which will involve lone working with children, young people and families in their homes and community. You will be responsible for your own travel arrangements, and these must be carried out in the most effective and efficient way to perform your job. You may also be required to transport children and babies in your own vehicle. The Enhanced Family Help Team will work with children and families across the county and whilst we will endeavour to assign work in a particular area, there will be times when you will need to work across the county to support the team function.
If you have any questions or would like to hear more about the team, please get in touch with Sam Bond – Enhanced Family Help Team Manager - Samantha.bond@norfolk.gov.uk / Tel – 01493 448223)
We offer a £2,000 Welcome Payment for Grade J & K Social Workers who join the Family Help Team.
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: