Employment Coordinator | 9716 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £28,598 to £31,022 per annum | Grade F | County Hall, Norwich

In Adult Social Services, we are looking for an Employment Coordinator to join our team of three Employment Coordinators within the Norfolk Employment Service, which is closely linked with the Local Supported Employment team as part of the Connect to Work initiative. 

You will be part of a wider employment team with a focus on supporting individuals known to Adult Social Services into non-paid employment outcomes and enabling people to progress towards paid employment.

You will have excellent knowledge of employment legislation and experience of providing information, support and guidance of all employment and recruitment matters. You will be able to communicate with a range of people and demonstrate an understanding of the employment problems encountered by adults with disabilities and / or mental health and their carers and representatives, to ensure delivery of professional employment advice and support.

There will be the opportunity to work with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and customer focused manner.

If you feel that you have the relevant qualifications, skills and experience and you want to be part of a new and exciting service supporting the people of Norfolk, we would like to hear from you.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Edward Young – Employment Services Delivery Manager at edward.young@norfolk.gov.uk

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. To build meaningful relationships with the people we support, this role requires regular in-person work in both the office and community.

Before you apply, see the full job description and person specification – this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role.

To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement clearly demonstrating how your skills and experiences match the person specification. 

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 – dependent 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 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: 16 February 2026

All other applicants closing date: 22 February 2026

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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.
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