Social Worker | 10116 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £39,862 to £41,771 per annum | Grade J | South Norfolk

There are so many reasons to build your career with Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services. Working with adults aged 18+ across our urban, rural and coastal communities means you’ll be part of a service where the difference you make is visible, valued, and truly life‑changing.

We’re evolving the way we work through a Human Learning Systems approach — focusing on relationships, understanding people’s lived experiences, and learning together. This means our Social Workers have the freedom to work creatively, responsively and humanly with the people and communities they support.

Our work is grounded in relational practice. We focus on what matters to the person, we listen deeply, build trust, and work alongside people to help them live the lives they want.

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

Through Community‑Led Support, we strengthen the connections around individuals, drawing on local assets, networks and partnerships to support wellbeing and independence. We empower Social Workers to think differently, try new approaches, and shape solutions with people — not for them. 

Adult Social Services in Norfolk is on an ambitious, exciting transformation journey. We’re redesigning how we work to create a system that is flexible, human, and focused on better outcomes. As part of this journey, you’ll contribute to an environment where learning is continuous, insight is shared, and innovation is encouraged.

A Workplace Where Social Workers Can Thrive

At the core of everything we do is excellent social work. Our supportive culture means you’ll always have guidance, reflective space. Wherever you are in your social work journey, we offer fantastic opportunities to grow, progress and develop your practice.

We’re honest about the challenges, but we’re equally committed to supporting you to meet them — and to celebrating the rewards that come with making a real difference in people’s lives.

If you’re a qualified and dedicated Social Worker and want to feel part of an organisation which makes a positive difference to those living in Norfolk, we would love to hear from you. 

We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers (grade J and above), new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should you leave within two years of employment. 

For experienced Social Workers new to Norfolk County Council, we promise to try and match or better your existing salary, providing it’s in the spectrum of the grade advertised. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. 

For further information, or to arrange an informal conversation about opportunities within the Southern Older People and Physical Disabilities team, please contact Karen Gray, Team Manager, on 01603 224478 or Karen.diane.gray@norfolk.gov.uk or Zvikomborero Mtisi, Practice Consultant via email zvikomborero.mtisi@norfolk.gov.uk

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

Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted.  

You need to be registered with Social Work England as a practising Social Worker. 

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: 31 March 2026

All other applicants closing date: 07 April 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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