We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to fill an exclusive opportunity specialising in the auditing of Social Work services to children on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
The salary range for this post is £55,734 up to £63,762 dependant on experience
Your aim will be to give an accurate account of performance and service delivery with the overall goal of continual service improvement to deliver the best outcomes to children and families.
You will;
- have a key role within the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Unit, completing audits of case files, assuring the quality of services, with the aim of significantly improving outcomes for children and young people.
- undertake audits using tools developed to assess each area of work to understand the effectiveness of children services to safeguarding and meeting the needs of children and young people.
- ensure the robust triangulation of audit findings together with obtaining, collating and reporting feedback from children and families and multi-agency partners.
- produce reports of your findings and have difficult conversations, delivering honest, objective, and evidenced based evaluations of service provision by confidently and respectfully challenging practitioners, managers, and senior leaders.
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 care; their Social Work service provides an excellent Children and Families Service, supported by Social Workers recruited to a very high standard.
Person requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with current full UK statutory registration
- Significant post-registration UK experience in Children's Social Care
- Knowledge and understanding of theory and legislation that affects young people and their families
- Experience in Quality Assurance and Auditing
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.
