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Norfolk

Social Work jobs in Norwich.

Local authorities continue to run high vacancy rates in children's services, adult safeguarding, mental health and hospital discharge teams. Actionus places Social Work England registered social workers into locum, fixed-term and permanent roles across councils and health partners.

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Hiring in Norwich

What the Norwich market looks like.

Norfolk's rural geography and limited transport links make recruitment persistently difficult outside Norwich itself, and coastal services at Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn rely heavily on temporary cover. Community caseloads cover long distances, so car travel is usually expected.

Major employers in Norfolk

  • —Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
  • —James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Great Yarmouth · Lowestoft · Dereham · Wymondham · North Walsham · Thetford

Typical settings

  • Local authority children's services
  • Adult social care teams
  • Hospital discharge teams
  • Mental health and AMHP services

Common specialities

  • Children and families
  • Safeguarding
  • Adults
  • Mental health / AMHP
  • Fostering and adoption
  • Hospital discharge

Questions

Social Work work in Norwich, answered.

What social work jobs are available in Norwich?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent social work roles across Norwich and the wider Norfolk area, including local authority children's services, adult social care teams, hospital discharge teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire social workers in Norwich?
Actionus works with social care employers across Norwich and the wider Norfolk area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring social workers.
What registration do I need to work as a social work professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Norwich?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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