Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
The ability to evidence how HSCs CARE Values are applied in practice
- Qualifications
Be proficient in a range of I.T systems such as Microsoft Word & Excell.
- Qualifications
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
- Qualifications
and enhance professional knowledge, skills, and competence.
- Qualifications
To possess a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for business use.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
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.
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.
Details
- Date posted: 28 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £47,860 to £64,615 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: K0005-26-0095
- Job locations: Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Rue Mignot, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, GY4 6UU, Guernsey
Job responsibilities
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
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This advert is for Social Worker - Adult Community Care Team - Band 6 with States of Guernsey in Guernsey. It is listed as a Band 6 Social worker role. The advertised salary is £47,860 to £64,615 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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