Overview
Social Worker Level 2 | 10318 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £39,862 to £41,771 per annum | Grade J | Norwich
Tagline
Lead Change, Shape Practice, Enable Lives.
About the role
Social Care Community Engagement (SCCE) is seeking outstanding Social Workers to join at a pivotal time of growth and innovation. The role involves practising relational, values‑led social work, supporting individuals to remain independent, resilient and well, by engaging deeply with people, listening to what matters to them and connecting them with resources and opportunities that enable early intervention and avoid unnecessary admission to acute settings.
Responsibilities
You will collaborate closely with a diverse range of people across all sections of Norfolk’s communities, liaising in collaboration with internal and external professionals, including Social Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, NHS colleagues, District Councils and partner organisations across the community.
Success in this role depends on your ability to build productive and trusted relationships that are inclusive and foster progress, not only for the individuals you support but also among your professional peers.
Qualifications
Registered with Social Work England as a practising Social Worker.
Strong background in adult social work, capable of managing complex cases.
Demonstrated thorough knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding.
Excellent time management and IT proficiency.
Benefits
* 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, an employee discount programme helping you save money on groceries, clothes, holidays, technology, gym membership, cinema and other 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 £2,000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers (grade J and above) new to Norfolk County Council, to be repaid in full should you leave within two years of employment.
* A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard‑to‑fill job
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