JARRODEAN PERSONNEL LTD
Social Worker - Family Safeguarding
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About the Role
We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join the Child Protection/ Safeguarding Team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
Team
The Team comprises seven qualified Social Workers, with support from a Deputy and Team Manager, Social Work Assistants, support staff, and students.
Salary
The salary for this post is £55,242 up to £69,427, depending on experience.
Responsibilities
You will assist in the provision and further development of an effective service for children and families across the island by working closely with other agencies, professionals, and members of the public. This will include:
- Undertaking child protection investigations
- Early help assessments
- Working with children in need, children in need of protection, and children subject of Care Requirements in accordance with the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law 2008
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The Law has introduced fundamental and significant changes to how concerns relating to children and young people are dealt with and is based broadly on the Children's Hearing System in Scotland.
About Guernsey
The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peters Port, the islands capital.
Social Work Service
The States of Guernsey delivers a diverse range of healthcare; their Social Work service provides excellent Child Protection and Child in Need care, supported by Social Workers recruited to a very high standard.
Person Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with current UK registration
- Minimum of two years post-registration UK experience, including Safeguarding and managing own Child Protection and Child in Need caseload.
- Experienced in court proceedings, including giving evidence.
- Ability to make judgments and decisions with confidence.
- Be in possession of a clean and current car driving licence; own vehicle required, (mileage expensed at full rate)
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Benefits
- A higher-than-UK salary.
- A flat rate 20% income tax.
- No Council tax or VAT.
- A relocation payment of £5,000*.
- Temporary initial staff accommodation may be available, (subject to availability) and a generous allowance for private rental accommodation*.
- A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.
*Full T&C in relocation directive
Additional Information
If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.
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