Career Opportunities: Deputy Team Manager - Children in Need (95864)

Requisition ID 95864 - Posted  - Health and Social Care - Guernsey

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Service Area: Children and Family Community Services - Children in Need

Salary Grade: SO1   

Salary Range: £69,469 - £78,250 per annum 

Working Arrangements: 36 hours per week

About the Role:

The States of Guernsey are looking for a Deputy Team Manager to join the Children in Need Team.

The Children in Need Team is responsible for undertaking assessments of children and families, developing intervention plans for children in need and supporting children, young people, and their families to achieve positive outcomes.

As Deputy Team Manager you will be responsible for the supervision of the Social Workers and Assistant Social Workers within the team and be accountable for the performance management of those members of the team. You will be accustomed to employing social work principles such as dignity, respect, empathy, and strength based, collaborative approach to service delivery.

As the Deputy Team Manager for the Child in Need Team, you will need to assist the Team Manager in in the management, development, and leadership of the social work team to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable children, young people, and their families. To ensure the team delivers high quality services that address need and lead to improved outcomes in a timely manner. To deputise for the Team Manager when required.

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Job Description

You can find out more about Children and Family Services in Guernsey here: Children & Family Community Services - States of Guernsey 

This role comes with a competitive salary, progressive annual leave and entitlement to a pension scheme. We will also consider previous service in a substantive post in the NHS or Local Authority towards entitlement to annual leave, maternity leave and sick pay.   

Relocation: For candidates needing to relocate to the Bailiwick of Guernsey for the post, we offer a relocation package to help with the cost of moving over to the Island. This relocation package offers different solutions depending on an individual’s circumstances.  

More detailed information can be found in the Relocation Directive found here: Relocation Directive 2024 

Employment Permit: This role offers eligible off-Island candidates an 8-year Long Term Employment Permit, subject to UK and Guernsey Immigration Clearance where applicable. This permit enables candidates to bring immediate family members with them who will be permitted to work on the Island in any sector. There are also good schools on Island for those candidates looking to bring their families with them.  

Detailed information about Employment Permits can be found here: Employment Permit Information 

Accommodation: The Long-Term Employment Permit enables staff to either rent or buy local market accommodation.    

For more information about Guernsey, please follow the below links: 

Locate Guernsey 

Visit Guernsey 

Getting to Know Guernsey Brochure  

Living and Working in Guernsey Brochure 

Contact: Elizabeth Palles, Team Manager on tel. (01481) 223182 or email: Elizabeth.Palles@gov.gg 

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact(s) named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.

Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references will be required for the successful candidate prior to starting in post. 

The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks. 

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