Peripatetic Outreach Worker

Norfolk County Council•Norwich, KS

5d•£33,119 - £34,811•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves providing intensive, child-focused support to young people and families who are experiencing crisis, are at risk of family breakdown, or are on the edge of care. The work aims to prevent children from entering care, support family reunification, and promote long-term stability and positive outcomes. The Peripatetic Outreach Worker will work across homes, communities, and partner agencies to build meaningful relationships, deliver creative interventions, provide practical and emotional support during crises, assess strengths, risks, and needs, complete assessments and reports, and collaborate with professionals. Support is required outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Experience working with children, young people and families.
Understanding of child development and the challenges facing vulnerable young people.
Ability to communicate effectively and build trust with a wide range of people.
Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
Adaptable, resourceful and able to work independently.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Strong observational, assessment and problem-solving skills.
Passion for helping families achieve lasting positive change.
Full driving licence and daily access to a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to achieve this qualification following appointment.

Responsibilities

Build meaningful relationships with children, young people and their families.
Deliver creative, flexible and outcome-focused interventions.
Provide practical and emotional support during times of crisis.
Assess strengths, risks and needs, helping families develop sustainable solutions.
Complete high-quality assessments, reports and risk management plans.
Work collaboratively with a range of professionals and agencies.
Provide support outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends when required.

Benefits

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.
‘Norfolk Rewards’ employee discounts programme
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