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States of Guernsey
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Job summary
The States of Guernsey are seeking an experienced Band 5 Team Leader (RNLD/RMN/Social Worker) for the Sunnybrook team as part of Adult Disability services. The role involves leading a team, implementing care programs, and working across various settings to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
Benefits
Attractive relocation policy
Competitive salary
Great career opportunities
Modern facilities
Qualifications
- Registered Health or Social Care Professional (e.g., Nurse, Social Worker).
- Degree plus experience in supporting learning disabilities and autism.
- Must have current UK professional registration.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team providing care and support to adults with disabilities.
- Coordinate care arrangements and manage medication.
- Participate in training and supervision of junior staff.
Skills
Autism knowledge
Care coordination
Crisis management
Education
Degree in health and social care
Job description
Job Summary
The States of Guernsey are seeking an experienced Band 5 Team Leader (RNLD/RMN/Social Worker) to join the Sunnybrook (La Vieille Plage) team as part of Adult Disability services.
The post holder is a member of the adult disability service that supports people with a learning disability and autism. The post holder can be based in a variety of settings including the autism hub step down service, specialist residential homes, supported living, short break service and the outreach teams.
Staff are required to work a shift pattern that offers support 24 hours a day.
Team Leaders are expected to be able to co-ordinate and lead a team within the service, and also develop and implement programmes of care and support.
Main duties of the job
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
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,744 to £49,970 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
K0005-25-0091
Job locations
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care and support.
To autonomously initiate crisis management as service user need dictates.
To provide planned care and support autonomously within level of the post holders experience, referring to a more senior member of staff if necessary.
To maintain accurate records, both electronic and paper, of the care/ support given in accordance with standards.
To act in accordance with the standards, codes and guidelines laid down by the post holders regulatory body and HSC where appropriate.
Demonstrate evidence based practice.
Safeguard service users in accordance with organisational policy and guidelines.
To work independently within appropriate guidelines and protocols.
To undertake the shift leader responsibility.
To manage service users medication as described within the Adult Disability Medication Policy.
To participate and attend in activities that promote health and wellbeing. For example horse riding, gym and swimming activities.
To support and accompany service users with person centred social activities.
To carry out risk assessments to maximise service-users opportunities.
To work in accordance with the States of Guernsey Service Policies, Procedures and Standards.
To attend for duties at times stated on the Duty Roster, and be aware this maybe changed at short notice dependant on service user need. The post holder will undertake shift work that may include a variety of shifts across a 24 hour period dependant on area.
To accept redeployment, at times of staff shortage etc. to any other area of the service and undertake duties as delegated by the manager of the area.
To undertake such other duties as appropriate to your responsibilities, grade and ability as directed by manager.
To work in accordance with the HSC 20/20 vision and disability and inclusion strategy.
To take all possible steps to safeguard policy the welfare and safety of service-users, colleagues and self, in accordance with Health and Safety at Work (General Ordinance, Guernsey 1987).
To follow appropriate moving and handling techniques in the work area whilst maintaining health, safety and security of others.
To comply with principles contained in the Data Protection Law (Bailiwick of Guernsey 2001).
To ensure compliance with policies established for the Health and Safety of the service users and staff.
Training And Education:
To participate in own supervision with manager and provide junior staff with formal supervision.
To complete training and support staff in safe moving and handling techniques.
To participant in contributing to the continuing development of the service philosophy, training/education.
To undertake annual mandatory training that is deemed essential to role.
To maintain and develop own skills to promote evidence based practice within scope of practice, especially in relation to autism knowledge.
To participate in own annual appraisal.
To assist in the learning, development and assessment of junior staff.
To assist in the induction process for new staff.
To deliver training/mentorship within own team.
Provide active support and assistance to the support staff and where necessary one to one coaching.
Leadership/Managerial:
To purchase goods and services as deemed appropriate to the needs of the service user.
In liaison with line manager, gain experience in providing leadership to junior staff.
To co-ordinate and lead a team.
Undertake rota management.
To be able to manage accidents/incidents on the approved incident report system following HSC policies and procedures.
Communication:
Independently liaise and communicate effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team and other associated agencies.
To be able to deal with conflict and resolving service user related problems or referring to appropriate professionals or agencies.
Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Audit/Information Technology/Research Activity:
To participate in audits as required.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Audit/Information Technology/Research Activity:
To participate in audits as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Essential
Essential
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. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Employer's website
https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
States of Guernsey
Address
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Employer's website
https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)
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The States of Guernsey are seeking an experienced Band 5 Team Leader (RNLD/RMN/Social Worker) to join the Sunnybrook (La Vieille Plage) team as part of Adult Disability services.
The post holder is a member of the adult disability service that supports people with a learning disability and autism. The post holder can be based in a variety of settings including the autism hub step down service, specialist residential homes, supported living, short break service and the outreach teams.
Staff are required to work a shift pattern that offers support 24 hours a day.
Team Leaders are expected to be able to co-ordinate and lead a team within the service, and also develop and implement programmes of care and support.
Main duties of the job
- To participate as a team member supporting relatives and friends of the service user.
- To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for service users and theirfamilies/significant other.
- To co-ordinate complex care arrangements through communication with multi-disciplinary team members and associated agencies.
- Ensure that professional and respectful communications and relationships aredeveloped and maintained.
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
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,744 to £49,970 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
K0005-25-0091
Job locations
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care and support.
To autonomously initiate crisis management as service user need dictates.
To provide planned care and support autonomously within level of the post holders experience, referring to a more senior member of staff if necessary.
To maintain accurate records, both electronic and paper, of the care/ support given in accordance with standards.
To act in accordance with the standards, codes and guidelines laid down by the post holders regulatory body and HSC where appropriate.
Demonstrate evidence based practice.
Safeguard service users in accordance with organisational policy and guidelines.
To work independently within appropriate guidelines and protocols.
To undertake the shift leader responsibility.
To manage service users medication as described within the Adult Disability Medication Policy.
To participate and attend in activities that promote health and wellbeing. For example horse riding, gym and swimming activities.
To support and accompany service users with person centred social activities.
To carry out risk assessments to maximise service-users opportunities.
To work in accordance with the States of Guernsey Service Policies, Procedures and Standards.
To attend for duties at times stated on the Duty Roster, and be aware this maybe changed at short notice dependant on service user need. The post holder will undertake shift work that may include a variety of shifts across a 24 hour period dependant on area.
To accept redeployment, at times of staff shortage etc. to any other area of the service and undertake duties as delegated by the manager of the area.
To undertake such other duties as appropriate to your responsibilities, grade and ability as directed by manager.
To work in accordance with the HSC 20/20 vision and disability and inclusion strategy.
To take all possible steps to safeguard policy the welfare and safety of service-users, colleagues and self, in accordance with Health and Safety at Work (General Ordinance, Guernsey 1987).
To follow appropriate moving and handling techniques in the work area whilst maintaining health, safety and security of others.
To comply with principles contained in the Data Protection Law (Bailiwick of Guernsey 2001).
To ensure compliance with policies established for the Health and Safety of the service users and staff.
Training And Education:
To participate in own supervision with manager and provide junior staff with formal supervision.
To complete training and support staff in safe moving and handling techniques.
To participant in contributing to the continuing development of the service philosophy, training/education.
To undertake annual mandatory training that is deemed essential to role.
To maintain and develop own skills to promote evidence based practice within scope of practice, especially in relation to autism knowledge.
To participate in own annual appraisal.
To assist in the learning, development and assessment of junior staff.
To assist in the induction process for new staff.
To deliver training/mentorship within own team.
Provide active support and assistance to the support staff and where necessary one to one coaching.
Leadership/Managerial:
To purchase goods and services as deemed appropriate to the needs of the service user.
In liaison with line manager, gain experience in providing leadership to junior staff.
To co-ordinate and lead a team.
Undertake rota management.
To be able to manage accidents/incidents on the approved incident report system following HSC policies and procedures.
Communication:
Independently liaise and communicate effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team and other associated agencies.
To be able to deal with conflict and resolving service user related problems or referring to appropriate professionals or agencies.
Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Audit/Information Technology/Research Activity:
To participate in audits as required.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Audit/Information Technology/Research Activity:
To participate in audits as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Autism knowledge and/or experience desirable.
Essential
- Registered Health or Social Care Professional e.g. Nurse, Speech and Language Therapist, OT, Registered Behaviour Technician or Social Worker.
- Degree in health and social care plus proven experience of supporting people with a learning disability and autism.
Essential
- Registered Health or Social Care Professional e.g. Nurse, Speech and Language Therapist, OT, Registered Behaviour Technician or Social Worker.
- Degree in health and social care plus proven experience of supporting people with a learning disability and autism.
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. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Employer's website
https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
States of Guernsey
Address
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Employer's website
https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)
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