Adults Social Worker

Norfolk County Council; North Creake; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working (flexi-time, part‑f,)

Norfolk Rewards discounts

Blue Light card

Relocation expenses

Expense advances for travel

LGPS pension scheme

Bike salary sacrifice scheme

Referral bonus

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is recruiting a qualified Social Worker (Grade J and above) to join the North Place team based at Rebecca House, North Walsham, Norfolk.

This permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) offers a salary of £41,177 to £43,149 per annum. Flexible/hybrid working is available with a minimum of two days per week in a community or office setting, plus relocation support and a wide range of staff benefits.

Job description

Social Worker | 11408 | permanent contract | full-time 37 hours per week | £41,177 to £43,149 per annum | Grade J | North Norfolk

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.

Living Well. Changing Lives.

There are lots of reasons to join Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services. Working in Norfolk with adults aged 18+ gives you the chance to work in urban, rural and coastal communities, in a place where you can really see the difference our Adult Social Workers make to the lives of others. We've made some forward-thinking changes to make Norfolk County Council an even better place for our social workers to work.

We've embraced new ways of working so our Social Workers can take advantage of great technology and work where they need to. We've created a collaborative environment with strong working relationships with health professionals and partners to achieve better outcomes for the adults we support. And our superb support culture means social workers can really thrive, with help, advice and support on hand when needed from managers, and great opportunities for career development, wherever you are on your social work journey.

We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer.

You’ll also work in the beautiful county of Norfolk with over 90 miles of stunning coastline, the unique Norfolk Broads, great shopping and culture, and amazing wildlife to name a few of the benefits of living here. We offer an excellent relocation package to support your move to Norfolk and a real focus on health and well-being to provide a work life balance that works for you.

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. We support flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum expectation of two days per week spent in a community or office setting, helping you stay connected with colleagues, communities and the people we support.

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.

Social Worker – North Place team

We are looking to recruit another Social Worker to join our North Place team, based at Rebecca House in North Walsham but able to work in other settings in our locality.

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

Already a Norfolk County Council employee?

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: 03 November 2026

All other applicants closing date: 10 November 2026

About Us

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.

Location: Rebecca House, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9AP, GB

Working Days: Monday - Friday

Contract Type: Permanent Contract

Is this post politically restricted? No