Applications are invited from dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses or Social Workers to join the Children's Disabilities Service as Band 6 Deputy Manager on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
The Service provides Short break & respite services for children and young people with learning and physical disabilities. it also provides day care during the school holidays and an Outreach service to provide service to support young people in their family home.


The Centre provides a friendly homely atmosphere, and aims to provide normal patterns of living for each child and young person, including continuing to attend school, work experience and leisure placements as appropriate.

In supporting the Band 7 Manager you will:
- deliver individualised care based on principles of best practice through developing a theoretical knowledge base for the care of children with significant learning disability.
- consult with the multidisciplinary team offering support and advice to relatives and colleagues. 
- function as a role model to less experienced staff (registered and unregistered) and participate in the development of the service. 

Guernsey provides a comprehensive and high quality Health and Social Care service to Adults with Learning Disabilities over 18 across the island.
Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.
The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 40% evening/Saturday and 80% Sunday/BH.
Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave

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 harbor town in St.

Peter's Port, the island's capital.

This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.
Providing an excellent Childrens Disabilities Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.

Person requirements:
Registered Nurse or Social Worker with full UK statutory registration.
Post-graduate experience in a Childrens Disabilities role at senior Band 5 or Band 6 level 
The ability to lead, motivate and manage a team of both registered and non-registered staff
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload 
The ability to take charge of the service in the absence of the Band 7 Manager 
To hold a driving licence.

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:
- A higher-than-UK salary.
- An annual bonus of £1,605
- Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service.
- A flat rate 20% income tax.
- No Council tax or VAT
- A relocation payment of £5,000 plus a generous allowance for private rental accommodation

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- A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.


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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.