Department Name
Health & Social Services
FIG Grade
Grade C starting salary £42,641 – £49,090 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
The Opportunity
To lead on adult safeguarding and complex cases, delivering statutory social work services in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Assessment and Safeguarding of Adults Ordinance 2020 and the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, in preparation for the introduction of the Mental Capacity Ordinance. The role involves multi-departmental working, developing and delivering training on adult safeguarding and the forthcoming Mental Capacity Ordinance, and establishing internal procedures to ensure effective oversight of deprivation of liberty applications and reviews.
Essential criteria to include a degree in Social Work approved by one of the following regulators and current registration with one of the following Social Work England, Social Care Wales, Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) – in Northern Ireland, Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) – in Scotland or if qualifying after 2013, to have completed and passed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment and five years relevant post qualifying experience of working in the UK. (Experience in a British Overseas Territory working under a UK model may be considered).
Contract Type
This is a permanent post on standard FIG terms and conditions.
Closing Date
22 May 2026
To download application forms or job descriptions or to apply please visit https://falklands.gov.fk/jobs or email [email protected]