Social Worker

Permanent contract | £28,243 to £31,772 per annum (Scale I/J) | 30 hours per week | Kelling Hospital
Level 1: £28,243 to £29,714 per annum (Scale I)
Level 2: £30,272 to £31,772 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.
Are you passionate about making a difference and want to work in an exciting and rewarding area of Social Work? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and hardworking Social Worker to join The Northern Learning Disabilities Team. Covering North Norfolk and Broadland our service provides an integrated Health and Social Care approach to assessment and support in the community. About you You will have the skills to work under pressure, be well organised and able to effectively prioritise. You will need to have a positive attitude and enjoy finding creative and innovative solutions. You will need to have excellent communication skills, record keeping and keyboard skills. You should have a commitment to excellent customer service and be confident in strengthening Social Care Practice. You will build strong partnerships with service users and their families, be ambitious about what people can achieve and confidently explore ideas for positive outcomes. If you’re a qualified and dedicated Social Worker and want to feel part of a team which makes a positive difference, we would love to hear from you. Who are we? Norfolk County Council and Norfolk Community Health and Care Trust deliver together a single service for adults with a learning disability. We are an integrated Health and Social care team providing specialist learning disability support to adults in the community. You would be joining an inspiring and dedicated team of Social Care practitioners who are focussed on supporting adults with a Learning Disability to live independent and fulfilling lives. We are proud of our multi-disciplinary working environment and our positive working relationships with our Health colleagues. We are confident that this achieves better outcomes for the adults we support. We use legislation to ensure that people’s rights are upheld, and that they are supported to keep safe in their community whilst achieving the outcomes that are important to them. Head of Social Care for Adult Learning Disabilities, Corinne Avery said: “If you are a person who enjoys advocating for people you support, challenging the status quo, supporting change, and having variety in your work, the Learning Disability team can’t wait to hear from you.” Our team members said : “The team is really hard working and passionate about the work they do. They are the most loyal and supportive I have worked with – Georgina “They have welcomed me like a family. Everyone has made sure I am taken care of”– Eunice "A supportive team where every day is different”– Paula “Every day I learn something new, and I get to work with some wonderful people, colleagues and external agencies. I love my job” – Nishaa What we offer We will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting and fulfilling area of Social Care, with access to regular supervision and support from a multi-disciplinary management team. You will be provided with necessary training for the post and a commitment to continued professional development. North Norfolk is renowned for its spectacular coastline, fantastic wildlife, miles of glorious beaches, seaside communities and a beautiful hinterland of rolling countryside and picturesque market towns and villages.
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.

This large area encompasses 45 miles of stunning coastline, beaches, and rolling countryside including parts of the Broads National Park and several stately homes. Seaside resorts include Wells-next-the-Sea, Cromer and Sheringham. Rural market towns include Fakenham, Holt, Aylsham, North Walsham and Acle.

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.

For an informal discussion please contact Team Manager, Maxine Thurston, on 01263 676111 or maxine.thurston@norfolk.gov.uk

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave
- 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 paid upfront (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.
- A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job.
- Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars.


Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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Closing date: 20 June 2024 at 23:59