Social Worker (Out of Hours)
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,643 to £49,577 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | inclusive of Market Supplement of up to £4,500 per annum (actual salary £25,023 - £30,524 per annum) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Fareham, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hampshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCC621921 |
Summary
As a Social Worker in our Out of Hours Service, you’ll be at the frontline of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable adults during times of crisis. This is a role where your expertise and quick thinking will make a real difference – providing urgent interventions, protecting individuals from harm, and ensuring they receive the right support when they need it most.
You’ll work collaboratively with partner agencies and use your professional judgment to deliver solutions that promote dignity, independence, and empowerment. Every decision you make will have a lasting impact on improving lives and shaping safer futures.
What you’ll do
• Respond to urgent referrals, assess risks and needs, and implement safeguarding actions.
• Deliver person-centred interventions that promote independence and positive outcomes.
• Liaise effectively with partner agencies and share information appropriately to safeguard adults.
• Maintain accurate case records and produce clear reports to support decision-making.
• Contribute to a supportive, reflective team culture and continuous service improvement.
What we’re looking for
• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults in a UK-based statutory setting.
• Strong communication, mediation and negotiation skills; confident report writing.
• Ability to assess risk, analyse information and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, legal frameworks, equality, and data protection.
Why join us
• Be part of a nationally recognised, forward-thinking local authority where teamwork, growth and empowerment thrive.
• Regular, reflective supervision in a culture that values your voice.
• Flexible, hybrid working to support work-life balance.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Please note: This is a 24/7 service. You’ll work a shift pattern including early, late and sleep-in shifts, every other weekend and Bank Holidays, with enhancements paid in line with Hampshire County Council salary policy. The full rota for the role can be viewed within the Candidate Pack linked on our website.
Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Adult Social Worker (OOH), Emergency Duty Team Social Worker, Crisis Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker.
You’ll work collaboratively with partner agencies and use your professional judgment to deliver solutions that promote dignity, independence, and empowerment. Every decision you make will have a lasting impact on improving lives and shaping safer futures.
What you’ll do
• Respond to urgent referrals, assess risks and needs, and implement safeguarding actions.
• Deliver person-centred interventions that promote independence and positive outcomes.
• Liaise effectively with partner agencies and share information appropriately to safeguard adults.
• Maintain accurate case records and produce clear reports to support decision-making.
• Contribute to a supportive, reflective team culture and continuous service improvement.
What we’re looking for
• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults in a UK-based statutory setting.
• Strong communication, mediation and negotiation skills; confident report writing.
• Ability to assess risk, analyse information and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, legal frameworks, equality, and data protection.
Why join us
• Be part of a nationally recognised, forward-thinking local authority where teamwork, growth and empowerment thrive.
• Regular, reflective supervision in a culture that values your voice.
• Flexible, hybrid working to support work-life balance.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Please note: This is a 24/7 service. You’ll work a shift pattern including early, late and sleep-in shifts, every other weekend and Bank Holidays, with enhancements paid in line with Hampshire County Council salary policy. The full rota for the role can be viewed within the Candidate Pack linked on our website.
Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Adult Social Worker (OOH), Emergency Duty Team Social Worker, Crisis Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker.
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