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Five great reasons why you should join our social work team

Here are five great reasons to be a Children's Services social worker in Norfolk...

Great benefits package

You'll get a generous welcome payment when you join us, relocation expenses up to £10,000, and loyalty payments of up to £12,000 for eligible posts, as well as free parking at office bases and a vehicle purchase scheme to support your flexibility and direct work.

Flexible working

You can have the work/life balance you deserve with our part-time and condensed hours working options.

Reduced admin

Our dedicated practice coordinators in teams will give you personal assistance with admin tasks, and our investment in technology means you will spend less time completing forms and more time with children and families.

Professional development

You'll have the protected time you need to develop your career. Our Teaching Partnership with UEA offers high quality accredited CPD, as well as opportunities to help train and support students, become a practice educator, undertake research or take your career into social work management.

Who cares? We do.

We've invested millions to create the professional and emotional support you need to do the job you trained for, helping you achieve the best for children and families and for yourself.

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