Adults Social Worker – Physical Disabilities

Location:

Norwich, Norfolk

Contract:

Temporary / Agency – Initial 12 Weeks

Pay Rate: £34.00 per hour PAYE / £43.38 per hour Umbrella

Employer:

Norfolk County Council

Recruitment Agency:
Service Care Solutions

Team:
Physical Disabilities & Older People

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Adults Social Worker (Level
2) to join the Physical Disabilities and Older People's Team in Norwich, Norfolk, on an initial 12-week agency contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced Social Worker to join a supportive, forward-thinking service committed to delivering high-quality, person‑centred, and strengths‑based support to adults within the community. The team operates under the principles of Community Led Support (CLS), promoting meaningful conversations, early intervention and creative community‑based solutions that empower individuals to maintain their independence, wellbeing and resilience.

You will be working collaboratively with health professionals, partner agencies and community services to achieve positive outcomes for adults with physical disabilities and older people.

• Manage a varied community-based caseload, including complex cases involving adults with physical disabilities and older people.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments in accordance with the Care Act 2014 .
• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 .
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and manage risks in accordance with statutory responsibilities.
• Develop strengths-based, person-centred care and support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, health professionals, families, carers and external agencies.
• Identify opportunities for early intervention, prevention and community-based support.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records, assessments and documentation.
• Apply sound professional judgement when managing complex situations and competing priorities.
• Contribute positively to a supportive team environment while maintaining high standards of professional practice.

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, Diploma or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Previous experience working within Adults Social Care, ideally supporting older people and adults with physical disabilities.
• Experience managing complex community-based caseloads.
• Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and adult safeguarding legislation.
• Confidence in completing statutory assessments, support planning and safeguarding enquiries.
• Excellent communication, organisational and multidisciplinary working skills.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and contribute effectively from day one.
• Desirable:
  Previous experience working within Norfolk County Council, including familiarity with local systems, processes and procedures.

• £34.00 per hour PAYE / £43.38 per hour Umbrella
• Initial 12-week agency contract.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and established Adults Social Care team.
• Varied and rewarding community-based caseload.
• Experience with in a service committed to strengths-based and Community Led Support approaches.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Social Work recruitment consultant at Service Care Solutions.