Social Worker Children in Care - Jersey

Liquid Personnel are proud to support the Government of Jersey in recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join their Children’s Social Care service on a permanent basis. This frontline role focuses on delivering high‑quality assessment, safeguarding and care planning work for children in need, children looked after, care leavers and those requiring protection. Jersey is committed to strong practice, multi‑agency collaboration and ensuring children’s voices remain central to decision making.

Benefits

Working in Jersey Working for the Government of Jersey offers a unique lifestyle and strong professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver social work assessments and interventions for children in need, children looked after, care leavers and those requiring safeguarding. Develop and review holistic care plans that place the child’s voice and rights at the centre. Assess and manage risk, escalating concerns and using statutory powers where required Maintain clear, accurate and analytical case records in line with legislation and best practice.

Communicate effectively with children, families and professionals, including in highly sensitive situations. For this role you will need Social Work qualification (Degree, Diploma or equivalent). Registration with Social Work England Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and statutory social work practice.

Experience delivering social work services to children, young people, families and carers. Ability to analyse complex information and produce high‑quality written reports. com We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.