Social Worker - Maternity cover 1 year

Norfolk County Council

2 months ago

United States£39,862 - £41,771Full TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Norfolk County Council as a Social Worker - Maternity cover 1 year in United States.

Key Responsibilities

develop strong, purposeful relationships and create clear, family‑led plans that promote sustained, meaningf.

develop clear, multi‑disciplinary plans that promote sustained, positive change.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £39,862 - £41,771

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Norfolk County Council as a Social Worker - Maternity cover 1 year.

Key Skills

Social WorkMaternity CoverFixed Term ContractRelationship-Based PracticeFamily SupportNeglect IdentificationRisk AssessmentMulti-disciplinary PlanningHolistic WorkingInclusive WorkingFamily Practitioner CollaborationSupport Worker CollaborationClinician Collaboration

Requirements

Candidates should be motivated Social Workers committed to relationship-based practice and supporting families across the county where long-term concerns relating to neglect have been identified. The role requires collaborative work with a family practitioner, home-based support worker, and clinician to build understanding and develop plans for sustained, positive change.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Maternity cover 1 year at Norfolk County Council a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Norfolk County Council is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Norfolk County Council lists compensation for this physician position at $40k to $42k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($40k–$42k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Maternity Cover, Fixed Term Contract, Relationship-Based Practice, Family Support, Neglect Identification, Risk Assessment, Multi-disciplinary Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will work intensively and collaboratively within the Enhanced Family Help Team to identify the root causes of presenting and persistent neglect in families. This involves building on family strengths and support to reduce the risk of neglect continuing through the development of st...

Benefits package: £2,000 Welcome Payment, Competitive salary, Generous holiday entitlement, Health and Wellbeing services, Flexible working opportunities, Norfolk Rewards discounts, Blue Light card, Relocation expenses. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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