Social Worker & Senior Social Worker positions | 9489 | Permanent Contract | Full-time 37 hours per week / Part-time 18.5 hours per week | £39,862 to £41,771 pro rata per annum (Grade J) / £43,822 to £48,227 pro rata per annum (Grade K) | Norfolk – Countywide Social Worker – both full-time and part-time positions available – Grade J £39,862 to £41,771 pro rata per annumSenior Social Worker – both full-time and part-time positions available – Grade K £43,822 to £48,227 pro rata per annum Positions are available Countywide. We are looking for experienced post qualified social workers to provide direct supervision to foster carers. You’ll need to have a minimum of 1 years’ experience of working with children and families, together with a sound understanding of needs of looked after children. If you have the experience and skills required, we look forward to hearing from you.  We provide high support high challenge to foster carers, supporting looked after children within Norfolk.Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Fiona Carter, Team Manager on 01603 306381.Preference for location and hours will be sought at interview.These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:Competitive salaryGenerous holiday entitlementHealth and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling serviceFlexible 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 WorkersRelocation expenses (where applicable)An advance of your expenses if you travel for workLocal Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensionsTax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikesAccess 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.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. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via 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: 19 December 2025 at 23:55All other applicants closing date: 2 February 2026 23:55Interviews to be held 12 February 2026 nWe 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.
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