Adults Social Worker in Norfolk, Norfolk

Job Title: Adults Social Worker
Specialism: Social Worker – Adults
Location: Norfolk, UK
Salary: £43.38 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Adults Social Worker within Adult Social Services in Norfolk, earning £43.38 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to support adults with a wide range of needs while promoting independence, wellbeing, and person-centred outcomes. Working within Norfolk County Council, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality social work services and helping individuals achieve the best possible quality of life.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £43.38 per hour, offering excellent financial reward and flexibility.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Diverse Caseload: Gain valuable experience managing a wide variety of adult social care cases.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative service that values teamwork, professional support, and best practice.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of adults and their families across Norfolk.

What you will do

• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload of adults with complex physical, mental health, learning disability, and age-related support needs.
• Assessment: Complete strengths-based assessments in accordance with the Care Act 2014.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review person-centred care and support plans.
• Mental Capacity: Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and facilitate Best Interest decision-making where appropriate.
• Safeguarding: Carry out Section 42 safeguarding enquiries to protect vulnerable adults from harm.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with health professionals, community organisations, carers, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Promoting Independence: Support adults to maximise independence, wellbeing, choice, and social inclusion.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate case records and prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and documentation.
• Professional Practice: Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, and continuous professional development activities.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience: Previous experience within Adult Social Care services.
• Legislative Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding legislation.
• Assessment Skills: Experience completing strengths-based assessments and support planning.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and report-writing abilities.
• Partnership Working: Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.

Why Norfolk

Norfolk offers an exceptional quality of life, combining stunning coastline, beautiful countryside, historic market towns, and vibrant communities. With its rich cultural heritage, excellent outdoor opportunities, and welcoming atmosphere, Norfolk provides an ideal environment for both professional development and personal wellbeing. It is the perfect place to build a rewarding social work career while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.

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