Social Worker - Childrens MASH Team

Applications are invited from suitably committed and experienced Social Workers to join the Children & Family Community Services, Multi-Agency Support Hub (MASH) Team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey , in the Channel Islands.

The salary for this post is £50,734 up to £58,769 with an option to move to the higher salary scale (currently £60,385 - £63,762) after one year in post.

Reporting to the MASH Team Manager you will;

- assist in the provision and further development of an effective MASH service for children and families within the service.

- work closely with other agencies, professionals and members of the public and also to assist in the provision of an effective Children and Families Social Work Service.

- undertake child protection investigations, early help assessments and work with children in need, children in need of protection and children subject of Care Requirements in accordance with the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law 2008.

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 an excellent Children and Families Service, supported by Social Workers recruited to a very high standard.

This includes undertaking work with children subject to care requirements in accordance with the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law 2008 .

The Law has introduced fundamental and significant changes to how concerns relating to children and young people are dealt with and is based broadly on the Children's Hearing System in Scotland.

Person requirements :

Qualified Social Worker with current full UK statutory registration

Minimum of one year post-registration UK experience.

Experienced in Child Protection investigations.

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.

- A flat rate 20% income tax.

- No Council tax or VAT

- A relocation payment of £5,000*

- 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.