Job summary
To ensure the effective delivery of high-quality adult safeguarding work in Jersey, in alignment with the Safeguarding Partnership Boards multiagency policies and procedures.
This role involves leading and advising on complex safeguarding decisions, providing expert consultancy, supervision, coaching, and training to internal and multiagency staff. Through strategic planning and oversight, the role ensures quality assurance in safeguarding practices, including the investigation of organisational abuse and high risk cases.
By applying the six principles of adult safeguarding, the role aims to protect Jersey citizens, deliver tailored outcomes, and coordinate multiagency strategies to mitigate the risks of abuse and neglect
Main duties of the job
A professional qualification in Social Work, Registered with the appropriate UK professional governing body and locally, must also register under the Health Care (Registration) (Jersey) Law 1995. A post qualifying certificate/ diploma in adult safeguarding or PQ incorporating adult safeguarding or equivalent Knowledge This relates to the level and breadth of practical knowledge required to do the job (e.g. the understanding of a defined Specialist knowledge in social work underpinned by theory and relevant practical experience. An understanding of childrens & adult Safeguarding issues. Experience working within a senior role in in adult social care or child/adult safeguarding. Chief Social Worker Head of Learning Disabilities Team Manager, Adult Social Care Team Manager, Safeguarding Principle Social Worker Senior Social Work Practitioner Senior Social Work Practitioner Senior Social Work Practitioner Adult Social Care Team x 33 Adult Social Care Team Administration Team Manager Community LD Group Home Team Managers x 2 LD nurses x 6 wte 1 LD Team Assistant Senior Safeguarding Practitioner Safeguarding Team Administrator PA Adult Community Services Senior Safeguarding Social Work Practitioner LD Team Administrator. system, practice, method or procedure).
About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west
coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The
island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40
daily flights in and out of the island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive
society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life
balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm
summers and mild winters.
Find out more at gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since
1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The
Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax
system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship
with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international
relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British
citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel
Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers extensive and quality
healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. The
NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and
Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be
provided at an added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge of undertaking care audits. Technical / Work-based Skills This relates to the skills specific to the job, e.g. language fluency, vehicle license etc. Able to demonstrate a range of information technology skills i.e. an ability to effectively use IT equipment and role critical software. A clean driving licence is required for this post. General Skills/Attributes This relates to more general characteristics required to do the job effectively, e.g. effective written communication skills, ability Ability to work autonomously, with the capacity for independent, responsible, professional decision making, often whilst under considerable pressure
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge of undertaking care audits. Technical / Work-based Skills This relates to the skills specific to the job, e.g. language fluency, vehicle license etc. Able to demonstrate a range of information technology skills i.e. an ability to effectively use IT equipment and role critical software. A clean driving licence is required for this post. General Skills/Attributes This relates to more general characteristics required to do the job effectively, e.g. effective written communication skills, ability Ability to work autonomously, with the capacity for independent, responsible, professional decision making, often whilst under considerable pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification in Social
- Work,
- Registered with the appropriate UK
- professional governing body and locally,
- must also register under the Health Care
- (Registration) (Jersey) Law 1995.
Desirable
- A post qualifying
- certificate/ diploma
- in adult safeguarding
- or PQ incorporating
- adult safeguarding
- or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years post qualifying
- experience in a related social care field
- including the ASYE year.
- Providing a social work service in a
- community, mental health or hospital
- setting; discharging a statutory social
- care function on behalf of the
- organisation.
- Experience of chairing complex multi agency high level risk meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification in Social
- Work,
- Registered with the appropriate UK
- professional governing body and locally,
- must also register under the Health Care
- (Registration) (Jersey) Law 1995.
Desirable
- A post qualifying
- certificate/ diploma
- in adult safeguarding
- or PQ incorporating
- adult safeguarding
- or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years post qualifying
- experience in a related social care field
- including the ASYE year.
- Providing a social work service in a
- community, mental health or hospital
- setting; discharging a statutory social
- care function on behalf of the
- organisation.
- Experience of chairing complex multi agency high level risk meetings
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.
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.
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
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)