Social Worker (level 2) | 10897 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £39,862 to £41,771 per annum | Grade J | King’s Lynn
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.
Make a difference where it matters, in a role that keeps you inspired, supported and balanced.
Are you a dynamic, motivated Social Worker looking for a role where you can make a real difference while maintaining a healthy work-life balance?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Social Worker to join our West Follow-On Team, based at Priory House in King’s Lynn. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting people following discharge from hospital, whether they are returning home or moving into care placements.
You will manage your own caseload, undertake Care Act assessments, complete Mental Capacity assessments and lead Section 42 safeguarding enquiries. The role requires confident decision-making, strong partnership working and a person-centred approach.
Our team works in a strengths-based, community-led way, helping people build on their own networks, relationships and local resources to achieve the outcomes that matter most to them. We are a friendly and supportive team, and students and new practitioners have told us that their induction has felt positive, welcoming and well supported.
We are committed to your development, with regular reflective supervision and opportunities to grow professionally. Flexible and hybrid working are supported by good technology, alongside regular time in the office and community to maintain strong working relationships.
West Norfolk also offers an excellent quality of life, with affordable housing, good schools, market towns, countryside and coastline, making it a great place to live and work.
If you are looking for a role where your motivation and drive will be valued, and where you can make a real difference, 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.
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 may not be accepted.
You need to be registered with Social Work England as a practising Social Worker.
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
You can 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
We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.
We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.
We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.
We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
