Adults Social Worker Level 2 (10897)

Job Summary

Social Worker (level 2) – permanent contract – 37 hours per week. Salary £39,862 – £41,771 per annum (Grade J). The post is based at Priory House in King’s Lynn as part of the West Follow‑On Team. The role supports people following discharge from hospital, whether returning home or moving into care placements. The incumbent will manage their own caseload, undertake Care Act assessments, complete Mental Capacity assessments and lead Section 42 safeguarding enquiries.

Benefits

• £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers, repayable if leaving within two years.
• Match or better existing salary for experienced Social Workers.
• Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement.
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service.
• Flexible working opportunities: flexi‑time, part‑time, remote and hybrid working.
• Financial benefits – employee discounts, Blue Light card, relocation expenses where applicable, advance of expenses for work travel.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
• Tax‑efficient pension options and new bike incentives.
• Tax‑efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra‑low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility).
• Referral bonus for successful hires.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and work with confident decision‑making.
• Conduct Care Act assessments.
• Complete Mental Capacity assessments.
• Lead Section 42 safeguarding enquiries.
• Build partnership working and use a person‑centred approach.
• Support people to build on their own networks, relationships and local resources to achieve outcomes that matter most.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England as a practising Social Worker.
• Level 2 Social Worker experience (Grade J and above).

Closing Date

All other applicants: 23 July 2026. Redeployment applicants: 19 July 2026.

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