Norfolk County Council
Independent Living Support Worker Level 1
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Independent Living Support Worker level 1 | 10130 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £26,403 to £28,142 per annum plus weekend/bank holiday enhancements and sleep in payments (Scale E) | Linden House, Norwich
3 x Full-time permanent positions
To apply, you must download a Norfolk County Council application form >> Here [https://tinyurl.com/6rpcz8xt] << and attach it to your online application.
Our Supported Accommodation service works to create and promote a positive environment for each young person in the independent living scheme.
In this role, you will support young people, helping them to develop positive and effective independent living skills. You will contribute to making plans to support them and assist with their implementation, attending statutory reviews as required.
As a positive role model to the young people engaged in the independent living scheme, you will be excellent at forming effective relationships with young people and their families to ensure that their emotional and physical needs are met and opportunities for their development are maximised.
With previous experience of support work, you will have the ability to communicate clearly and engage with young people. Your organisational skills will enable you to plan and prioritise your workload effectively, and your eagerness to learn will develop new skills and learning.
Please be aware that we cannot offer sponsorship in this role.
We offer a host of other benefits, such as our excellent local government pension scheme and you can receive corporate savings through our Norfolk Rewards scheme.
Additionally, there are a multitude of opportunities for personal and professional development via various training and education routes. You will be required to attain your Level 3 Children’s Workforce Diploma; this is fully funded.
The role will include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and “sleep-ins” as required.
To apply, you must download a Norfolk County Council application form >> Here [https://tinyurl.com/6rpcz8xt] << and attach it to your online application.
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If you would like to find out more about the role please call Zoe Howarth, Team Manager – zoe.howarth@norfolk.gov.uk [zoe.howarth@norfolk.gov.uk], Sarah Stimpson, Assistant Team Manager – sarah.stimpson@norfolk.gov.uk [sarah.stimpson@norfolk.gov.uk] or Lee Roberts, Senior Practitioner – lee.roberts@norfolk.gov.uk [lee.roberts@norfolk.gov.uk]
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
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Competitive salary
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Generous holiday entitlement
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Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
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Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
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Financial benefits such as:
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‘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]
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A Blue Light card [https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/] for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
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Relocation expenses (where applicable)
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An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
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Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
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Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
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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)
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A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
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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.
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Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification [https://nccjoblibrary-buhfawbxbvb6brdj.a03.azurefd.net/10130_Independent Living Support Worker Level 1_JD_CHS.docx] to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. 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.
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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: 27 March 2026 23:59
All other applicants closing date: 03 April 2026 23:59
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