Category: Careers

Why improving St Helier’s Public Realm is a win for everyone

St Helier is the beating heart of Jersey – a place where people live, work, shop, and socialise. But like many urban centres, it faces challenges: congestion, limited green space, and streets that don’t always feel safe or welcoming. That’s why investing in St Helier’s public realm is more important than ever.  The St Helier … Read more Why improving St Helier’s Public Realm is a win for everyone

Walking alongside: A day in the life of a Senior Mental Health Social Worker in Jersey 

If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to work in public service then a conversation with Pioneny, a Senior Mental Health Social Worker in Jersey’s Community Mental Health Team, is a great place to start.  With several years of experience supporting adults facing severe and enduring mental health difficulties, Pioneny’s role is anything but … Read more Walking alongside: A day in the life of a Senior Mental Health Social Worker in Jersey 

News this week… update on support for carers, CI Cancer Report published, Children and Civil Status Reforms, and more

This week, the Government of Jersey shared several updates reflecting its ongoing commitment to inclusion, climate change, community wellbeing, and public health. Government response to Digital Harms ReportThe Government of Jersey welcomes the report from the Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel on Digital Harms​, with its particular focus on the risks to children … Read more News this week… update on support for carers, CI Cancer Report published, Children and Civil Status Reforms, and more

Listening and acting: How Welcome Hosts are enhancing the customer experience for the Government of Jersey 

Since the Government of Jersey Customer Hub opened its doors at Union Street, the Welcome Hosts have been doing much more than greeting visitors – they’ve been listening, learning, and leading change. Through exit surveys and daily interactions, they’ve gathered valuable feedback from customers and used it to drive improvements across the building.  One of … Read more Listening and acting: How Welcome Hosts are enhancing the customer experience for the Government of Jersey 

Highlights from the Government of Jersey

Here’s your weekly round-up of last week’s news, long-reads (blogs), and updates on important initiatives from the Government of Jersey. 📰 News New Code of Practice approved for Health and Safety Inspectors The Government of Jersey has approved a new Code of Practice for Health and Safety Inspectors, aiming to enhance transparency and consistency in … Read more Highlights from the Government of Jersey

Delivering more than Healthcare – the Social Value of the new Acute Hospital

The New Healthcare Facilities Programme (NHFP) is about more than bricks and mortar – through the Programme’s Social Value targets, it has committed to creating lasting benefits for Jersey that will go far beyond the improved healthcare services that can be delivered owing to the new buildings and infrastructure. What is social value – and … Read more Delivering more than Healthcare – the Social Value of the new Acute Hospital

The Future of healthcare in Jersey: A conversation with the independent advisors

This blog is a conversation between the three independent advisors supporting the Minister for the New Healthcare Facilities Programme in Jersey. Their diverse expertise brings transparency, informed oversight, and a balanced representation of Islander voices to this significant infrastructure project. Dr Nigel Minihane is a retired General Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in … Read more The Future of healthcare in Jersey: A conversation with the independent advisors

Handling with care

Driven to help those in need: An important cog in the health services wheel

José Livramento has spent three decades working with members of the public in different sectors of society so taking a role with the Patient Transport Services (PTS) team was a natural move for him. He was aware of the value and importance of the transport services offered to vulnerable members of the community and this … Read more Driven to help those in need: An important cog in the health services wheel

Firefighting – a family affair