Social Worker (Sponsorship Available) At States of Guernsey

Job Summary

The States of Guernsey are looking for a Social Worker to join the Children’s Safeguarding Team.

The post holder will assist in the provision and development of an effective service for children and families within the Bailiwick by working closely with other agencies, professionals, and members of the public.

Social Workers employed by the States of Guernsey will undertake specialist functions across the Bailiwick, including child protection investigations, working with children in need, children in need of protection, children in care, and children subject to Care Requirements in accordance with the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law 2008.

Main Duties of the Job

To assist in the provision and development of an effective service for children and families within the Bailiwick by working closely with other agencies, professionals, and members of the public.

Social Workers employed by the States of Guernsey will undertake specialist functions including:

Child protection investigations
Working with children in need
Working with children in need of protection
Working with children in care
Working with children subject to Care Requirements under the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law 2008

About States of Guernsey

The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.

Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service enables close collaboration across health and social care professionals, other agencies, the third sector, and the wider community.

The States of Guernsey offers an attractive relocation policy, competitive salaries, strong career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support, and a healthy work-life balance.

Professionals joining the team can expect an environment that provides the time to care that originally inspired their career choice.

Job Responsibilities

Case Management and Decision Making

Make day-to-day decisions within the parameters of the Team Manager/Deputy Team Manager
Manage caseloads including child in need, child protection, childcare proceedings, and care requirement cases
Investigate alleged neglect, ill treatment, or abuse and assess service needs
Initiate Child Protection Procedures or legal applications as required
Supervise children subject to Child Protection Plans
Undertake assessments of Children in Care to meet statutory duties

Reporting and Legal Work

Prepare reports, statements, and legal documents for courts and tribunals
Attend court and CYCT hearings representing the Committee
Ensure all work aligns with Health and Social Care policies, procedures, and legislation

Safeguarding and Collaboration

Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records using electronic systems
Work in partnership with parents, colleagues, and external agencies
Ensure the child remains central to all decision-making
Provide consultation on safeguarding and social care matters

Professional Practice and Development

Engage in supervision and appraisal to reflect on professional performance
Participate in duty back-up and emergency rota systems
Undertake additional duties as required by the Head of Service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Social Care qualification (Diploma/Degree in Social Work or CQSW)
Registered with Social Work England

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

From 6 April 2017, applicants applying for UK entry clearance must provide criminal record certificates for countries where they have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

How to Apply

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