Job Description

Peripatetic Outreach Worker – New Roads Service (Children’s Services) | 11278 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £33,119 to £34,811 per annum plus weekend enhancements and sleep in payments | Grade G | Norwich

To apply, you must download a Norfolk County Council application form >> Here << and attach it to your online application.

Are you passionate about helping children, young people and families overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes? Do you thrive in a varied role where no two days are the same?

We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Peripatetic Outreach Worker to join team.

About the Role

As a Peripatetic Outreach Worker, you will provide intensive, child-focused support to young people and families who are experiencing crisis, at risk of family breakdown, or on the edge of care. Your work will help prevent children entering care, support family reunification, and promote long-term stability and positive outcomes.

Working across homes, communities and partner agencies, you will:

• 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.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children, young people and families.
• Understands child development and the challenges facing vulnerable young people.
• Can communicate effectively and build trust with a wide range of people.
• Remains calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Is adaptable, resourceful and able to work independently.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Has strong observational, assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Is passionate about helping families achieve lasting positive change.
• Holds a full driving licence and has daily access to a vehicle.

Qualifications and Experience

You will ideally hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or be willing to achieve this qualification following appointment. We also welcome candidates with relevant experience and knowledge gained through working with children, young people and families.

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Supportive supervision and professional development.
• The chance to work within a passionate, multi-agency service focused on achieving the best outcomes for young people.

Important Information

This role involves working flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-in duties. Regular travel is required, and you may be expected to transport children and young people as part of your role. An enhanced DBS check is required.

If you have the passion, resilience and commitment to support children and families through some of the most challenging times in their lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help make a lasting difference.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

For an informal discussion please contact Gemma Gallagher, Deputy Manager (Alternative Provisions) – 01603-306174

To apply, you must download a Norfolk County Council application form >> Here << and attach it to your online application.

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

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: 6 October 2026 at 23:55

All other applicants closing date: 13 October 2026 at 23:55

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.