FIG Job Opportunities

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT -  Infant Junior School and Camp Education Part-Time Clerk

Closing Date:  24 October 2025

 The Opportunity: We are seeking a responsible individual to provide clerical, administrative, organisational and logistical support within the Infant & Junior School and Camp Education.

Essential criteria to include GCSE pass in English & Maths and a current valid driving licence.  The candidate must have experience as an office administrator, office assistant, or similar role within a similar working environment.

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Caretaker Driver 

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Caretaker Driver  

Department Name: Health & Social Services 

Job Title:  Caretaker Driver

FIG Grade: 

FIG Salary Grade H1 starting salary £19,413 - £21,469 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: playing a key operational role within Tussac House, the post holder assumes day-to-day responsibility for general caretaking duties across the facility, in particular those relating to cleanliness, general upkeep and security in order to ensure that the facility is a safe, welcoming, and clean environment at all times. The post holder will also undertake general driving duties for both service users and staff.

Essential criteria: to include a full clean driving (manual) licence, a minimum of 12 months experience of driving various vehicle types (e.g. passenger cars and light commercial vehicles) in a safe and careful manner and a minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience in basic DIY and housekeeping/ caretaking tasks.

Contract Type: This is a permanent post on standard local FIG terms and conditions.

Closing Date: 24 October 2025

For further information on the post contact Nikki Murphy by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27296

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Job Description - Caretaker Driver

Advanced Practitioner – Adult Social Work

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Advanced Practitioner - Adult Social Work 

Department Name: Health & Social Services 

Job Title:  Advanced Practitioner - Adult Social Work 

FIG 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 local FIG terms and conditions.

Closing Date: 24 October 2025

For further information on the post contact Nikki Murphy by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27296

To download application forms or job descriptions or to apply please visit https://falklands.gov.fk/jobs or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Job Description - Advanced Practitioner

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT -  Shield Support Worker

Closing Date:  24 October 2025

The Opportunity: To assist the SHIELD SEND Teacher and the SHIELD Senior Support Worker with the running of the SHIELD Centre. To work with individuals or groups to ensure a secure and safe working environment either at the Centre or in the wider community.

Essential criteria to include GCSE grade C/level 4 in English & Maths (or equivalent level 2 qualification), a valid manual driving licence B (Car), a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with people with SEND and have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

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Senior Community Support Worker 

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Senior Community Support Worker

Department Name: Health & Social Services 

Job Title:  Senior Community Support Worker 

FIG Grade G1: starting salary £21,135 - £25,968 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience).

The Opportunity:  Working within the community in peoples’ homes as well as in care facilities the postholder will promote and deliver all aspects of health support (emotional, physical, mental and psychological) to enable service users to achieve their optimal independence, supporting their activities of daily living, safeguarding and promoting good health and well-being, identifying the changing needs of caseload and communicating the change appropriately and confidentially.  

Essential criteria: include GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English, a manual driving licence, at least 2 year’s relevant experience working in an equivalent health or social care setting and the ability to communicate effectively in English (in writing and verbally).

Contract Type: This is a permanent post on standard local FIG terms and conditions.

Closing Date: 17 October 2025

For further information on the post contact Mhairi Henry by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or by calling 28047

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Job Description - Senior Community Support Worker

Therapy Assistant

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Therapy Assistant 

Department Name: Health & Social Services Department

Job Title:  Therapy Assistant 

FIG Grade : This is a progression planned post. The successful applicant will be appointed to either Grade G1 starting salary £21,135 - £24,279 per annum or Grade F starting salary £24,950 - £28,689 per annum depending on qualifications, skills and experience.

The Opportunity: 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to develop themselves within an exercise and rehabilitation setting. The role involves working under Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to independently supervise the rehabilitation of clients through one to one sessions and exercise and activity groups. In-house training will be provided, with the possibility of further on-line qualifications.

Essential criteria: 

The candidate must have a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English Language, Maths and Science (or recognised equivalent). A regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) level 3 or A- Level in an exercise-related field, or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role, operating to this level of complexity and competency is also essential.

Contract Type: This is a permanent post on standard FIG terms and conditions.

Closing Date: 17 October 2025

For further information on the post contact Anna Cockwell on email   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by telephone 28058

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Therapy_Assistant_G1.pdf

Therapy_Assistant_F.pdf

Veterinary Officer

NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT -  Veterinary Officer

Department Name: Natural Resources Department

Job Title:  Veterinary Officer

FIG Grade B: starting salary £47,428 to £54,424 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity: With a particular focus on mixed clinical work and disease control, the successful applicant will work alongside members of the Veterinary Services team, (and other colleagues within the Department of Natural Resources) to provide a complete, professional clinical and public health veterinary service to the Falkland Islands.

Essential criteria: include a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine/Science, being registered with the UK’s Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), (or a recognised international equivalent) and having at least 5 years post-degree experience evidencing a good track record of surgical competency, and clinical experience in small animal, farm animal and equine veterinary work.

Contract Type: This is a permanent post on standard FIG terms and conditions.

Closing Date: 17 October 2025

For further information on the post contact Zoe Fowler by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 27366

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Job Description - Veterinary Officer.pdf

Dental Officer  

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Dental Officer  

Department Name: Health & Social Services 

Job Title:  Dental Officer 

FIG Grade: starting at £95,151 to £99,876 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity:   The Dental Service is seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious dentist with good interpersonal and clinical skills to join the team. 

Essential criteria: for these roles include possession of a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, being registered with the United Kingdom’s General Dental Council (or recognised international equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a General Dental Practitioner in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) or a primary care community dental practice. Applicants will also be dedicated to providing high quality dental care and improving the patient experience.

Contract Type: This is a permanent post on standard local FIG terms and conditions.

Closing Date: 10 October 2025

For further information on the post contact John Woollacott by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 28000

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Job Description - Dental Officer

Principal of the Falkland Islands Community School

Closing Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 16:00 local time

To provide effective leadership and management of secondary provision at the Falkland Islands Community School working with the Executive Headteacher and Director of Education to promote and deliver the vision and direction for the school through the implementation of a range of well-planned strategies. 

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