Social Work Early Career Development Coordinator 8992

Social Work Early Career Development Coordinator 8992 | Permanent contract | £39,862 to £41,771 per annum (Scale J) | 37 hours per week | County Hall, Norwich

Both Children’s and Adult Social Services recognise the value in providing high quality support for social workers when they are training and starting their careers.  We are seeking someone to join our team supporting the development of Social Work Apprentices and Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are passionate about social work, and are keen to develop newcomers to the profession, this role is an ideal opportunity to make a difference.

You will be an experienced Social Work practitioner in either Adult Social Services or Children’s Services and be able to demonstrate your ability in supporting others to learn. You will:

• Provide support and guidance to NQSWs, Social Work Apprentices, ASYE assessors, Workplace Mentors, and managers. 
• Provide additional one to one support to NQSWs and apprentices to maintain their progress.
• Liaise with university partners about the progress and support for apprentices and attend course operational and committee meetings.
• Support with the quality assurance of the ASYE and apprenticeship programmes
• Contribute to the development, commissioning, delivery, and review of a programme of courses, workshops and activities to support NQSWs and Social Work Apprentices.
• Provide introductory briefings, advice and coaching for assessors/line managers. 
• Keep up to date with local, regional, and national developments in relation to the ASYE and apprenticeships and review and develop relevant policy and procedures. 

This role is an ideal opportunity to develop your skills in coaching and supporting the development of other professionals.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Hannah Smith on 01603 224123

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 Job Description 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: 2 October 2025 at 23:59
• All other applicants closing date:  13 October 2025 at 23:59
• Provisional date for interviews: 24 October 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.