Social Worker

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Norwich is looking for a qualified Social Worker for a permanent role supporting adults in their recovery journey post-hospital. The position offers a competitive salary, professional development, and flexible working options. Ideal candidates will be registered with Social Work England and have experience in person-centred care. Benefits include a welcome payment, generous holiday entitlement, and access to health and wellbeing services. Applications need a supporting statement demonstrating suitability for the role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee discounts programme

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England as a practising social worker.
• Experience in supporting adults during recovery and reablement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-agency team.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in their recovery post-hospital stay.
• Work closely with individuals to help regain independence.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals.

Skills

Social work expertise

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Person-centred care

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker | 9346 | Permanent Contract | 18.5 hours per week | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Level 1: £37,280 to £39,152 per annum (Scale I)

Level 2: £39,862 to £41,771 per annum (Scale J)

We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers/Occupational Therapists (grade J and above), Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should they 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 its in the spectrum of the grade advertised.

Who Cares? We do.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our dedicated team supporting adults during their recovery and reablement journey following a hospital stay.

As part of a small, dynamic team, you will work closely with individuals in intermediate care beds, helping them regain independence and transition back to their own homes. Our service follows a Home First ethos, ensuring person‑centred care through strong collaborative working with a multi‑agency team of health and social care professionals.

What we offer

At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees’ learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training.

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.

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.

You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions.

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

Your application

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.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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: 10 December 2025 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 17 December 2025 23:59