Job Description Social Worker Learning Disabilities Team | 10528 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £39,862 to £41,771 per annum | Grade J | East Norfolk 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. 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. This role will primarily be based in East Norfolk, and will include some duty work on a rota basis. To build meaningful relationships with the people we support, this role requires regular in-person work in both the office in Great Yarmouth and the community. 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. Using 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. For further information, or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact Team Manager, Kelly Mann on 01493 448400. 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 your skills and experience meet the person specification 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. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. 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: Friday 29 May 2026 at 23:59 All other applicants closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026 at 23:59 About Us 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.