Social worker Work, Jobs in Portsmouth, Eng (with Salaries)

Social Worker (Out of Hours)
Hampshire County Council —Havant
- £40,643 - £49,577 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Social Worker (Older Adults)
Hampshire County Council —Havant
- £40,643 - £48,077 a year
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Social Worker
Fair Ways —Southampton
- Up to £46,876 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
Child and Family Support Worker
Hampshire County Council —Havant
- £33,178 - £36,369 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Social Worker
Portsmouth City Council —Portsmouth
- £24,095 - £26,364 a year
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
22h
Support Worker (Out of Hours)
Hampshire County Council —Havant
- £33,178 - £36,369 a year
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14h
Qualified Social Worker - Family Help
Portsmouth City Council —Portsmouth
- £39,151 - £47,181 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis skills
Senior Case Worker (Older Adults)
Hampshire County Council —Havant
- £33,178 - £36,369 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Youth Development Worker - Renal
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust —Southampton
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Time management
- Flexible schedule
Senior Social Worker
Portsmouth City Council —Portsmouth
- £42,838 - £47,181 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Negotiation
Social Worker
Hampshire County Council —Fareham
- £40,643 - £51,827 a year
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Social Worker - Inpatient and Forensic Community LD Team
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —Totton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Presentation skills
Special Guardianship & Private Fostering Social Worker
Portsmouth City Council —Portsmouth
- £42,838 - £47,181 a year
- Hybrid work
Healthcare Support Worker - Forensic services
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —Totton
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Part-time
Lead Youth Worker
South Wight Area Youth Partnership —Ventnor
- £27,500 - £29,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
Quick apply
NQSW or Social Worker – Chichester Community Team
WSCC —Chichester
- £36,363 - £42,839 a year
- Full-time
3d
Bank Care Workers – Residential Family Assessment Centre
Nucleus Horizons Ltd —West End
- £13 - £15 an hour
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Care experience
- Working with children
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
3d
Multi-Site Children & Family Support Worker
Fair Ways —Portsmouth
- Weekend availability
- Leadership
- School
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Senior Social Worker - Adults Care & Support Response Team
Portsmouth City Council —Portsmouth
- £26,050 - £28,691 a year
- Negotiation
7d
Night Social Care Worker
Choice Care Group —Upham
- £12.80 an hour
- Part-time
- Care plans
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
3d

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Social Worker (Out of Hours)

Hampshire County Council -
Havant

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Job details

Permanent
£40,643 - £49,577 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Sick pay

Qualifications

Childcare
Driving Licence
Report writing
Social work
Working with children
Social Work England
Care plans

Full job description

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624590

Salary Range: £40,643 - £49,577 pro-rata, per annum, inclusive of Market Supplement of up to £4,500 per annum (actual salary for part-time role £14,554 - £17,753 per annum)

Work Location: Public Service Plaza, Havant

Hours per week: 37 or 13.25 on average (based on a 5 or 8-week rolling rota)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 9 August 2026

Interview Date: 24 and 25 August 2026

The Role:

As a Social Worker in the Out of Hours team, you will play a critical role in protecting and supporting children, families and vulnerable adults at times of urgent need. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary hub, you’ll respond to complex situations outside of standard hours, completing assessments, managing risk and making confident decisions to keep people safe.

You’ll be part of an award-winning service, recognised as ‘Team of the Year’ at the Social Worker of the Year Awards, reflecting the team’s commitment to safeguarding and delivering high-quality support when it matters most. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your professional judgement is valued, and your work has a direct impact on people’s lives.

What you’ll do:

Complete high-quality assessments and make evidence-based decisions in complex and high-risk situations.
Develop and review care plans that promote safety, independence and positive outcomes.
Build positive, professional relationships and work sensitively with individuals facing complex challenges.
Work collaboratively with partner agencies to share information and coordinate effective support.
Take part in a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and overnight on-call duty.

What we’re looking for:

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
Significant experience working with children and families in a social work setting.
Strong assessment, risk management and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, relationship-building and report writing abilities.
Resilient, organised and able to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Social Worker role, team and our values. The ‘About you’ section explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Why join us?

Join an award-winning Out of Hours team making a real difference every day.
Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is trusted.
Benefit from a varied role with enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
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.
Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

This role involves working evenings, weekends and bank holidays, as well as participating in the overnight duty rota, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Out of Hours Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Emergency Duty Social Worker, EDT Social Worker, Duty Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Children’s Social Worker.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Additional Information:

Social Worker (Out of Hours) Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact [email protected]
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sheren Butler, Team Manager, on [email protected] or Diane Jones, Team Manager, on [email protected]

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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