Social Worker, Human Services​/ Social Work

Social Worker | 11214 | Permanent Contract |37 hours per week | £41,177 to £43,149 per annum | (Grade J) | Norwich

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.

Who Cares? We do.

Are you an experienced Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, looking to join a forward‑thinking team that embraces change and is committed to promoting independence, resilience, and wellbeing? If so, joining our Central Norwich team could be the right move for you. We are proud to work within the Community Led Support (CLS) model, which underpins our approach and shapes the way we support adults in the community.

CLS encourages us to work alongside people, focusing on their strengths, networks, and aspirations, and finding creative, local solutions that help individuals remain independent for as long as possible. It enables practitioners to spend more time having meaningful conversations and delivering high‑quality, person‑centred practice that is responsive and grounded in what matters most to the person.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Level 2 Social Worker to join our Physical Disability and Older People’s Team. Covering Central Norfolk, our team of Social Workers, Assistant Practitioners and Occupational Therapists work collaboratively to assess and support adults living in the community, applying the Care Act (2014) to ensure that people receive proportionate, outcome‑focused support. With strong integrated working arrangements, you will enjoy a varied and rewarding role, with opportunities to work closely with colleagues across Norfolk County Council, the NHS, and wider community partners.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with adults and managing complex cases, who has a sound understanding of the Care Act (2014), the Mental Capacity Act (2005), and safeguarding responsibilities. Strong time‑management and IT skills are essential, and it would be advantageous to have a working knowledge of Norfolk County Council processes and procedures. Most importantly, we are seeking someone who is committed to strengths‑based practice, who values partnership working, and who is passionate about supporting people to live well, stay connected, and maintain their independence.

If you are motivated by high‑quality social work practice and want to be part of a team that is embracing Community Led Support and driving positive change, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note that a full, clean driving licence and access to a car are essential requirements for this role.

In Norfolk Adult Social Care, we’re committed to working alongside people, families, and communities in ways that are relationship‑based, strengths‑focused, and rooted in Human Learning Systems principles. As a practitioner, you’ll use curiosity, reflection and professional judgement to support community‑led and personalised solutions, focusing on what matters most to people and supporting sustainable, meaningful change. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, you’ll contribute to a learning culture that values good social work,…