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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 (including this role), four Social Workers, and two Personal Advisors/Social Work Assistants supporting Care Leavers.

The salary range is £55,661 - £63,762, depending on experience.

Reporting to the Team Manager or Deputy, you will:

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

The island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands, has a population of 65,000. It boasts some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and a historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.

The States of Guernsey provides a diverse range of healthcare. Their Social Work service offers an excellent Children and Families Service, supported by highly qualified Social Workers. This includes work with children under the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law 2008, which has introduced significant changes in handling concerns related to children and young people, broadly based on the Children's Hearing System in Scotland.

• Qualified Social Worker with current full UK statutory registration.
• At least three years of recent experience in Children & Families, including some work with Children in Care and Care Leavers.
• Experience in court work and giving evidence.
• Possession of a clean and current car driving licence; own vehicle required (mileage expensed at full rate).

• A higher-than-UK salary.
• A flat rate 20% income tax.
• No Council tax or VAT.
• A relocation payment of £5,000 (full T&C in relocation directive).
• A continental lifestyle with friendly people and very low crime rates.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a consultancy and a summary of current roles, visit jarrodean.com.

If this role is not suitable, remember we offer a generous £500 bonus for successful referrals of friends or colleagues.