Social Worker

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Staff discounts (Norfolk Rewards)

Blue Light card

Job summary

Norfolk County Council's Children with Disabilities Service in the City and South team is seeking a Social Worker on a 12-month secondment/temporary fixed term contract. You will manage a caseload, complete assessments, and develop care plans with families and partner agencies to secure suitable support.

Based at County Hall in Norwich, you will join a multi-disciplinary team and help give children and young people with disabilities the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience of working with children and families.
• Strong assessment and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Case-holding role with assessment, care planning and identifying appropriate support packages.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues and partner agencies to ensure opportunities for children.
• Support and advocate for children and young people with disabilities throughout their journey.

Skills

SW England registration

Job description

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities | 11040 | Secondment Opportunity / Temporary Fixed Term Contract for 12 months | 37 hours per week | £39,862 to £48,227 per annum | Grade J/K depending on experience | City and South (based in County Hall, Norwich)

Make a Difference for Children and Young People with Disabilities

We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities (CWD) Service in the City and South team on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave.

Our CWD Service supports children and young people aged 0–18 with substantial and permanent disabilities. Working as part of a close-knit multi-disciplinary team of Social Workers, Family Practitioners and Occupational Therapists, you will support children, young people and their families throughout their journey with Children's Services.

This is a case-holding role, involving assessment, care planning and identifying appropriate support packages to meet individual needs. You will work collaboratively with families, colleagues and partner agencies to ensure children and young people have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Has experience of working with children and families.
• Has strong assessment and relationship-building skills.
• Is committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children, young people and their families.

If you are passionate about empowering children and young people with disabilities and want to be part of a dedicated, collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

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

Senior Social Worker CWD - Job Description and Person Specification

Social Worker - Level 2 CWD - Job Description and Person Specification

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Shelley Moore via email - [e-mail] or call 01603 306253.

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.

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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 August 2026 at 23:55

All other applicants closing date: 26 August 2026 at 23:55