Commissioner, Jersey Care Commission

Board Level Opportunities

The Jersey Care Commission is an independent regulator responsible for the registration of health and social care professionals and the inspection and regulation of health and social care services in Jersey. Our role is to promote and safeguard the health, welfare and well-being of people who use regulated services by ensuring that services provide safe, effective and high-quality care.

The Commission regulates a wide range of services for adults and children, including care homes, day care provision, home care services, children's social work services, children's homes, fostering and adoption services, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

In 2026, the Commission's remit expanded significantly to include the regulation and inspection of hospital services, Government of Jersey mental health services and ambulance services.

Further information about the work of the Commission can be found on our website: Jersey Care Commission

Appointment of Commissioners

The Chair of the Jersey Care Commission is seeking to appoint two Commissioners to join the existing Board.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of health and social care services and who can provide strategic leadership and constructive challenge at Board level.

Applicants should have Board or senior leadership experience and expertise in one of the following areas:

Mental Health:

• Experience at Board or Director level within health or care services, particularly mental health services.


• Knowledge of the Mental Health (Jersey) Law and the wider mental health sector.


• An understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing mental health services.


• The ability to contribute confidently to strategic discussions and decision-making at Board level.

Children's and Social Care Services:

• Board or senior leadership experience within social care services.


• Knowledge and understanding of children's social care, safeguarding, fostering, adoption, residential care, or related services.


• An appreciation of the challenges and opportunities within the social care sector and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.

What We Are Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A commitment to improving health and social care services.


• Strong strategic thinking and governance skills.


• The ability to work collaboratively while providing independent scrutiny and challenge.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• A commitment to the values of public service and regulatory excellence.

Appointment Details

Appointments will be made for an initial period of three years.

Prospective applicants should note the relevant disqualifications set out in Schedule 2, Paragraph 4 of the Regulation of Care (Jersey) Law 2014.

Further Information

Further information about the roles can be found at https://careers.gov.je/content/Leading-our-Island/?locale=en_GB or to arrange an informal discussion about the role and the work of the Commission, please contact:

Dr Nigel Acheson. Chair, Jersey Care Commission

Please apply via the button below.

Closing date: 30 September 2026.