Job summary The States of Guernsey are seeking to appoint a Supervising Social Worker to join the team at Children and Family Community Services. To operate as a Supervising Social Worker in the provision of an effective Family Placement Service undertaking the recruitment, assessment, review, training and ongoing supervision and support to a range of foster carers, short break carers for children with disabilities, kinship carers and prospective adopters. Main duties of the job The postholder will hold lead responsibility for the ongoing development and delivery of the Short Break Care Service for children with disabilities and will support a range of short break carers. The Social Worker will be line managed by the Deputy Manager or Senior Social Worker, Family Placement Service. About us 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. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number K0005-25-0042 Job locations Princess Elizabeth Hospital Le Vauquiedor St. Martin Guernsey GY4 6UU Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to: Carry out high quality assessments of applicants to each service area using the relevant assessment framework within agreed timescales. Carry out annual reviews of a range of providers for whom they hold allocated responsibility using the relevant review framework within agreed timescales. To present assessments, reviews and other reports to the relevant Panel as required. Prepare reports for the Court regarding adoption applications, other Court reports and reports for the Child Youth and Community Tribunal as requested and to attend Court and Tribunal as and when required. Ensure that providers meet the required standards which underpin high quality care of children and young people, placement stability and good outcomes for children and young people through regular supervisory visits as per required standards and to provide high quality support and supervision to providers as required. Support the ongoing learning and development of a range of carers by being involved in the delivery of training as required. Maintain a sound theoretical knowledge and skill base regarding fostering and adoption together with knowledge and understanding of the needs of children in care including children who have experienced trauma and knowledge and understanding of the needs of children with a range of disabilities and additional needs. Attend and, where appropriate, chair a range of meetings pertinent to each service as identified by the Deputy Team Manager or Senior Social Worker. Participate in the permanency planning process, family finding and matching process, liaising with colleagues, foster carers, prospective adopters and professionals within other agencies. Work co-operatively with carers, prospective adopters, birth family members, colleagues and other agencies ensuring the child is central to any process. Ensure that States of Guernsey Health and Social Care policies, procedures and legislation are adhered to and best practice guidance is followed. Participate in the out of hours Emergency Duty Social Work rota and on a Family Placement Service Duty rota as required. There is an expectation that some evening work is required as part of the responsibilities of this post. Hold a full valid driving licence. Undertake any other duties as may be determined by the Associate Director, Children and Family Community Services, from time to time. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to: Carry out high quality assessments of applicants to each service area using the relevant assessment framework within agreed timescales. Carry out annual reviews of a range of providers for whom they hold allocated responsibility using the relevant review framework within agreed timescales. To present assessments, reviews and other reports to the relevant Panel as required. Prepare reports for the Court regarding adoption applications, other Court reports and reports for the Child Youth and Community Tribunal as requested and to attend Court and Tribunal as and when required. Ensure that providers meet the required standards which underpin high quality care of children and young people, placement stability and good outcomes for children and young people through regular supervisory visits as per required standards and to provide high quality support and supervision to providers as required. Support the ongoing learning and development of a range of carers by being involved in the delivery of training as required. Maintain a sound theoretical knowledge and skill base regarding fostering and adoption together with knowledge and understanding of the needs of children in care including children who have experienced trauma and knowledge and understanding of the needs of children with a range of disabilities and additional needs. Attend and, where appropriate, chair a range of meetings pertinent to each service as identified by the Deputy Team Manager or Senior Social Worker. Participate in the permanency planning process, family finding and matching process, liaising with colleagues, foster carers, prospective adopters and professionals within other agencies. Work co-operatively with carers, prospective adopters, birth family members, colleagues and other agencies ensuring the child is central to any process. Ensure that States of Guernsey Health and Social Care policies, procedures and legislation are adhered to and best practice guidance is followed. Participate in the out of hours Emergency Duty Social Work rota and on a Family Placement Service Duty rota as required. There is an expectation that some evening work is required as part of the responsibilities of this post. Hold a full valid driving licence. Undertake any other duties as may be determined by the Associate Director, Children and Family Community Services, from time to time. Person Specification Experience Essential Knowledge and understanding of the role of foster carers, short break carers for children with disabilities and adoptive parents and experience in the specialism of Family Placement work. Qualifications Essential Professional Social Work Qualification CQSW, Dip SW, Social Work Degree or equivalent and a good general education. Must hold current registration with Social Work England and sufficient post qualification experience. Person Specification Experience Essential Knowledge and understanding of the role of foster carers, short break carers for children with disabilities and adoptive parents and experience in the specialism of Family Placement work. Qualifications Essential Professional Social Work Qualification CQSW, Dip SW, Social Work Degree or equivalent and a good general education. Must hold current registration with Social Work England and sufficient post qualification experience. 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). 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)