Senior Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers Team

Jarrodean Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Social Workers to join their dedicated Children in Care and Care Leavers Team in the picturesque Island of Guernsey. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people, ensuring their health, educational, and emotional needs are prioritized. With a competitive salary above the UK average and a flat rate income tax of 20%, this position not only promises professional fulfillment but also a high quality of life in a friendly community with low crime rates. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

Flat rate 20% income tax

No Council tax or VAT

Relocation payment of £5,000

Continental lifestyle

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with full UK statutory registration required.
• 3 years of experience in Children & Families, including care leavers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's health, educational, and emotional needs are met.
• Manage care proceedings and collaborate with various agencies.

Skills

Social Work

Court Work

Child Welfare

Communication

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Tools

Driving License

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Social Workers to join the Children in Care and Care Leavers Team, part of the Children & Family Community Services on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
The team comprises a Manager, Deputy Manager, two senior Social Workers (of which this role is one), four Social Workers, and two Personal Advisors/Social Work Assistants supporting the Care Leavers.
The salary range is £55,661 - £63,762 dependent on experience.

Reporting to the Team Manager or Deputy, you will:

1. Have specific responsibility for ensuring those children and young people who are subject to interim care proceedings, care requirements, or in the voluntary care of the statutory Social Work Services.
2. Ensure the child's health, educational, social, and emotional needs are met through effective working with parents, carers, colleagues, and other agencies, ensuring the child is central to all planning.

Person requirements:

1. Qualified Social Worker with current full UK statutory registration.
2. Three years current or recent Children & Families experience including some experience with Children in Care and Care Leavers.
3. Experienced in Court work, giving evidence.
4. Be in possession of a clean and current car driving licence; own vehicle required (mileage expensed at full rate).

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:

1. A higher-than-UK salary.
2. A flat rate 20% income tax.
3. No Council tax or VAT.
4. A relocation payment of £5,000*.
5. A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.

*Full T&C in relocation directive.

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