Why Join Norfolk County Council
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. 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.
Responsibilities
This role will primarily be based in North Walsham and could see you working across North 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 and community.
Approach
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.
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 is 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.
Support Culture
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.
Applications
Applications will be reviewed as and when received; you do not need to wait until the closing date.
Benefits of Working for Norfolk County Council
Working 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 wellbeing to provide a work life balance that works for you.
* 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
o 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.
o for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
o Relocation expenses (where applicable)
o An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
o Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
o 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).
o A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard‑to‑fill job
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