Job summary

The States of Guernsey are looking for a Social Worker to join the Adult Community Care Team .The main purpose of the post will be to provide a high-quality research-based casework service to service users.The post holder will be based in the Integrated Adult Community Care Team which is part of the Community Health and Social Care Service and will provide consultation, support, specialist advice and joint working within the integrated services to deliver person centred care and support.

Main duties of the job

The Social Worker will be based within an identified 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. They will also provide training, consultation and supervision as delegated by the Senior Practitioner for less experienced social workers, support workers and student social workers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

The ability to evidence how HSCs CARE Values are applied in practice
Be proficient in a range of I.T systems such as Microsoft Word & Excell.
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with Social Work England professional standards, including engagement in relevant training, reflective practice, research, supervision, and learning activities to maintain
and enhance professional knowledge, skills, and competence.
To possess a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for business use.

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).

Closing Date: 7 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.