Social Worker - Children in Need Team

Jarrodean Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Need Team on the Island of Guernsey. This role involves managing caseloads, developing intervention plans, and conducting assessments to assist children in need and their families. With a competitive salary range of €55,242 - €63,990 and additional benefits such as relocation payments and a flat rate income tax, this position promises a unique working environment in a friendly community.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

20% flat rate income tax

Relocation payment of €5,000

Generous allowance for private rental accommodation

Generous referral bonus of €500

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post‑registration UK experience in Children's Social Care.
• Understanding of theory and legislation affecting young people and families.
• Experience in joint investigations and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of Child in Need and Care requirement cases.
• Develop intervention plans and support children and families.
• Undertake child and family assessments.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker with full UK statutory registration

Experience in Children's Social Care

Knowledge of childcare practices

Ability to manage a caseload confidently

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join the Children in Need Team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. The salary range for this post crosses two pay and is €55,242 - €63,990 dependant on experience.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Manager you will hold a caseload of Child in Need and Care requirement cases. You will assist in the provision and further development of an effective service for children in need and their families by working closely with other agencies, professionals and members of the public. This will include undertaking child and family assessments, developing intervention plans, providing support to those children and families to achieve positive outcomes including those children subject of Care Requirements in accordance with the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law 2008.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current full UK statutory registration
• Minimum of two years post‑registration UK experience in Children's Social Care, with some experience in a Children in Need caseload
• Knowledge and understanding of theory and legislation that affects young people and their families and a good knowledge of childcare practices relating to children in care.
• Experience of undertaking joint investigations and a variety of needs and risk assessments that are evidence and theory based.
• Ability to make judgements and decisions with confidence and effectively manage a caseload
• Be in possession of a clean and current car driving licence; own vehicle required, (mileage expensed at full rate)

Benefits

• A higher‑than‑UK salary.
• A flat rate 20% income tax.
• No Council tax or VAT.
• A relocation payment of €5,000.
• A generous allowance for private rental accommodation.
• A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous €500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.