Job Description

Social Work Team Manager | 9658 | Permanent | Part-time (27 hours per week) | 50,166 to 54,277 per annum pro rata | Grade L | North Norfolk

Lead with purpose. Be the difference for Norfolk.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Work Team Manager within our Community Care Team in North Walsham, covering North Norfolk.



This is your chance to lead a team that delivers life-changing social work services and make a real impact in local communities.



If you're an experienced Social Work Manager or a Senior Practitioner ready for the next step, we want to hear from you. You'll play a key role in shaping practice, supporting transformation and ensuring high-quality outcomes for the people we serve.

About the role

As Team Manager, you'll provide strong leadership and a clear social work voice within an integrated system. This is a hybrid role requiring a strong presence alongside your teams, fostering collaboration and supporting our journey towards an Integrated Care System.



You'll champion Human Learning Systems, embedding a person-centred, strengths-based approach that drives innovation and continuous improvement. Alongside this, you'll ensure financial compliance and adherence to purchase of care budgets, balancing quality and sustainability.



You'll join a committed, supportive local management team, lead on key locality portfolio areas, and guide a diverse staff group to deliver outstanding services. In return, you'll receive excellent support and supervision to help you thrive.

What we offer

At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees' learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training.



We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely.



We offer a 2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers/Occupational Therapists (grade J and above), Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should you leave within two years of employment.



We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.



You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions.



Before you apply, please read the full

and Person Specification

to ensure you meet the criteria.



At Norfolk County Council, we believe in empowering our people to be the difference.



These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:


Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: + ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
+ A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
+ Relocation expenses (where applicable)
+ An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
+ Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
+ Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
+ Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
+ A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

Already a Norfolk County Council employee?

See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 22 January 2026

All other applicants closing date: 01 February 2026

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.


We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.




We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.




We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.