Social Worker | 10565 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £39,862 to £41,771 per annum | (Grade J) | Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
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 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 is 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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for qualified Social Workers to join our dedicated team supporting adults during inpatient stays. This is a rewarding role where you will work at the heart of a multi-agency team to facilitate safe and timely discharges, ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time.
About the Role
In this role, you will collaborate closely with health and social care professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Our service operates under a Home First ethos, prioritising independence and recovery through strong partnership working.
As part of a small, dynamic team, you will:
• Undertake person-centred assessments with patients and their families.
• Develop and implement care plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth discharge planning.
To build meaningful relationships with the people we support, this role requires regular in-person work in both the office and community
About You
We are looking for a Social Worker who is passionate about making a difference and committed to delivering excellent care. You will have:
• A sound understanding of the Care Act 2014 and its application.
• Experience in completing Mental Capacity Assessments and acting in a person’s best interests.
• Knowledge and experience of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) reviews.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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, shared insight and adaptability, ensuring support is responsive, ethical and grounded in strong relationships.
You will use a person-centred, strengths-based approach to support individuals to achieve the outcomes that matter most to them. You’ll contribute to ongoing learning and improvement by reflecting on practice, sharing insights with colleagues, and adapting your approach based on what works.
At the core of everything we do is excellent social work.
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.
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.
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.
Your application
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.
Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this. Please also confirm which hospital would be your preference. 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.
Applications will be reviewed as and when received, you do not need to wait until the closing date.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Harvey, team manager, at [email protected]
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 July 2026
All other applicants closing date: 23 July 2026
