Social Worker – Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Guernsey

Category: Social & Community Services

Salary: £40,000* per annum as a Standard Entry Level Student

or £50,000* per annum as an experienced Social Worker

Company: BJG Professional Healthcare Services Ltd

Location: Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Guernsey

Job Description:

BJG Professional Healthcare Services Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity for Social Workers to join the Princess Elizabeth Hospital in Guernsey. In this role, you will provide essential support to patients and their families, helping them navigate social, emotional, and practical challenges within a hospital setting.

This role is ideal for experienced social workers or newly qualified students looking to gain hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. You will work alongside medical teams, care coordinators, and community support services to ensure patients receive the holistic care they need.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct assessments and develop personalised care plans to support patients with complex social and emotional needs.

Collaborate with healthcare teams to facilitate hospital discharge planning, ensuring patients have appropriate community or residential support.

Advocate for patients’ rights, ensuring access to the right benefits, housing, and community resources.

Provide emotional and practical support to individuals dealing with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or mental health challenges.

Offer crisis intervention services, addressing cases of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and homelessness.

Ensure safeguarding measures are in place, working in line with social work legislation and local authority guidelines.

Maintain accurate records, produce reports, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills & Qualifications:

Essential:

✔ Degree in Social Work (BA, BSc, or MA) from a recognised institution.

✔ Social Work England registration (or eligibility to register).

✔ Experience in social work, preferably within healthcare, mental health, or adult social care.

✔ Strong understanding of safeguarding policies, risk assessments, and healthcare legislation.

✔ Excellent communication, problem-solving, and advocacy skills.

✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable:

➕ Experience in hospital discharge planning, community social work, or mental health support.

➕ Knowledge of housing services, social benefits, and community care pathways.

➕ Training in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, or motivational interviewing.

Why Join BJG Professional Healthcare?

Work in a Leading Healthcare Setting: Gain experience at Princess Elizabeth Hospital, the main acute care hospital in Guernsey.

Career Development: Access training, mentoring, and CPD opportunities to enhance your career.

Relocation Assistance: Receive support for moving to Guernsey, including accommodation guidance.

Competitive Salary & Benefits: Earn an attractive salary with annual bonuses, pension schemes, and paid training.

24/7 Support: BJG provides round-the-clock guidance to ensure a smooth and successful placement.

Apply Today!

Join BJG Professional Healthcare Services Ltd and take the next step in your social work career at Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Guernsey. Apply now and help make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives while working in a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.

Princess Elizabeth Hospital Guernsey