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States of Guernsey
Social Worker
The closing date is 29 June 2026
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Job summary
The States of Guernsey are looking for a Social Worker to join the Childrens Safeguarding Team.
The post holder will be expected to assist in the provision and further 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 who are employed by the States of Guernsey will be expected to undertake a number of specialist functions throughout their work across the Bailiwick which will include undertaking child protection investigations, working with children in need, children in need of protection, children in care and children subject of Care Requirements in accordance with the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law 2008.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision and further 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 who are employed by the States of Guernsey will be expected to undertake a number of specialist functions throughout their work across the Bailiwick which will include undertaking child protection investigations, working with children in need, children in need of protection, children in care and children subject of Care Requirements in accordance with the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law 2008.
About us
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 in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Details
Date posted
15 June 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£55,242 to £69,427 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
K0005-26-0078
Job locations
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St martins
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Guernsey
Job description
Job responsibilities
To make day-to-day decisions in accordance with the range of duties and within the parameters and supervision of the Team Manager/Deputy Team Manager and referring to the Team manager/Deputy Team Manager as appropriate.
Manage and support a caseload of child in need, child protection, childcare proceedings and care requirement cases: Investigate alleged neglect, ill treatment or abuse of children and to make enquiries as to the need to provide services to such children. Instigation of Child Protection Procedures or an application for an appropriate order in respect of such children in line with the Committees policy and procedures. The supervision of Children subject to a Child Protection Plan within the guidelines set out by the Islands Safeguarding Children Partnership.
The assessment of Children in Care in order that the Committees statutory duties towards children are met. To undertake the preparation of reports, statements and such other legal documents as may be required in relation to children and young persons in both criminal and - Family Proceeding Courts, and within the Child Youth and Community Tribunal (CYCT), within the relevant timescales and to attend Court and CYCT hearings whilst representing the Committee within the parameters agreed by managers.
To ensure all work undertaken as part of the role is done so in line with the Health and Social Care policies, procedures and legislation, including the social work practice standards.
To keep accurate and up to date records, using appropriate computer systems including evidence of assessments undertaken and visits completed, together with any other work carried out. All reports to be placed within family files i.e. electronic records.
Work in partnership with parents, colleagues and other agencies ensuring the child is central to any process.
To provide consultation to a wide range of people from a number of agencies where there is a need for knowledge of child, family and social care issues, and in particular regarding to safeguarding matters.
To continually reflect on your own professional performance through appraisal and participation in regular supervision sessions with line manager as well as ongoing informal consultation to keep supervisor informed of any changes that require management decisions.
Participate in a duty back up rota system for cases held within the teams.
Participate in the Emergency Duty Service rota.
Undertake any other duties as may be determined by the Head of Service, Children and Family Community Service, from time to time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To make day-to-day decisions in accordance with the range of duties and within the parameters and supervision of the Team Manager/Deputy Team Manager and referring to the Team manager/Deputy Team Manager as appropriate.
Manage and support a caseload of child in need, child protection, childcare proceedings and care requirement cases: Investigate alleged neglect, ill treatment or abuse of children and to make enquiries as to the need to provide services to such children. Instigation of Child Protection Procedures or an application for an appropriate order in respect of such children in line with the Committees policy and procedures. The supervision of Children subject to a Child Protection Plan within the guidelines set out by the Islands Safeguarding Children Partnership.
The assessment of Children in Care in order that the Committees statutory duties towards children are met. To undertake the preparation of reports, statements and such other legal documents as may be required in relation to children and young persons in both criminal and - Family Proceeding Courts, and within the Child Youth and Community Tribunal (CYCT), within the relevant timescales and to attend Court and CYCT hearings whilst representing the Committee within the parameters agreed by managers.
To ensure all work undertaken as part of the role is done so in line with the Health and Social Care policies, procedures and legislation, including the social work practice standards.
To keep accurate and up to date records, using appropriate computer systems including evidence of assessments undertaken and visits completed, together with any other work carried out. All reports to be placed within family files i.e. electronic records.
Work in partnership with parents, colleagues and other agencies ensuring the child is central to any process.
To provide consultation to a wide range of people from a number of agencies where there is a need for knowledge of child, family and social care issues, and in particular regarding to safeguarding matters.
To continually reflect on your own professional performance through appraisal and participation in regular supervision sessions with line manager as well as ongoing informal consultation to keep supervisor informed of any changes that require management decisions.
Participate in a duty back up rota system for cases held within the teams.
Participate in the Emergency Duty Service rota.
Undertake any other duties as may be determined by the Head of Service, Children and Family Community Service, from time to time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
States of Guernsey
Address
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St martins
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Guernsey
Employers website
https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
States of Guernsey
Address
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St martins
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Guernsey
Employers website
https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Jeanette Wegner
Jeanette.Wegner@gov.gg
01481224558
Details
Date posted
15 June 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£55,242 to £69,427 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
K0005-26-0078
Job locations
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St martins
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Guernsey
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