Social Worker - Older Persons Mental Health 10263

Norfolk County Council

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Norwich, Norfolk — Hybrid£37,280 - £41,771Full TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Norfolk County Council as a Social Worker – Older Persons Mental Health, £37-41K in [object Object].

Key Responsibilities

develop specialist knowledge and skills in older persons mental health.

lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local govern.

provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them an.

provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £37,280 - £41,771

Signing bonus: $2,000.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Norfolk County Council in [object Object].

Key Skills

Social workMental health supportDementia careCase managementMulti-disciplinary team collaborationRisk assessmentCare planningSafeguardingPatient advocacyCrisis interventionReport writingProfessional developmentCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsClinical documentation

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England. Applicants are expected to demonstrate their suitability for the role through a supporting statement that addresses the person specification and job description.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Social Worker - Older Persons Mental Health 10263 position at Norfolk County Council includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Norfolk County Council lists compensation for this physician position at $37k to $42k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($37k–$42k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Mental health support, Dementia care, Case management, Multi-disciplinary team collaboration, Risk assessment, Care planning, Safeguarding. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will support adults in later life with mental health conditions from admission through to discharge and review within a hospital setting. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote wellbeing and develop specialist knowledge in older persons mental health.

Benefits package: £2,000 Welcome Payment, Generous Holiday Entitlement, Health and Wellbeing Services, Flexible Working (Flexi-time, Hybrid), Norfolk Rewards Discounts, Blue Light Card, Local Government Pension Scheme, Relocation Expenses (where applicable). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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