Applications are invited from committed and experienced Senior Social Workers to join the Rapid Response and Reablement Team, part of Adult Community Services on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
The post demands a high level of autonomy – therefore the ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and cope with stressful situations when under pressure is essential.
Reporting to the Social Work Manager, you will:
- provide a high quality research based casework service to all service users and hold cases from the Rapid Response and Reablement caseload.
- provide consultation, support, specialist advice and joint working within the integrated services to deliver person centred care and support.
- take a leadership role within the team, acting in an advisory capacity to members of the multidisciplinary team on social care issues relating to adults, educating or acting as a mentor as appropriate.
- provide training, consultation and supervision for less experienced social workers, support workers and student social workers in this practise area.
You will have key working relationships with; Consultant Geriatricians, Consultant Physicians, Consultant Psychiatrists, Adult Social Work team, Discharge planning lead, Adult Community Health team leads, Safeguarding Advisor, GPs and staff from Primary Care Practices and Private providers of services for older people
Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.
The current Band 7 salary range is £55,578 to £73,085 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.
Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.
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. Peter's Port, the island's capital.
The States of Guernsey delivers a diverse range of healthcare; their Social Work service provides excellent Adult Community care, supported by Social Workers recruited to a very high standard.
Person requirements:
Qualified Social Worker with current (or eligible for) Social Work England registration.
Current or recent senior Band 6 UK Adult Community sector experience, including managing own caseload.
Experienced providing training and supervision for less experienced social workers, support workers and student social workers
To be able to mix easily and communicate with people at all levels.
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)
The benefits of working in Guernsey include:
- A higher-than-UK salary.
- An annual bonus of £1,605
- A flat rate 20% income tax.
- No Council tax or VAT
- A relocation payment of £5,000*
- Initial on-site Staff Accommodation*
- 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
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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.