Guernsey Employment Trust

27/06/2025

It was a privilege to be filmed today at Les Beaucamps High School and to see a student support session in action, delivered by a staff member supported into work by GET. ITV footage coming on Monday night…

12/06/2025

Work with Us 🙌
Guernsey Employment Trust (GET) provides disabled and neurodiverse individuals an opportunity for inclusion and a chance to contribute to society through meaningful work.

We value Collaboration, Respect, Growth and Community. If you want to be part of a team of individuals, who bring positive change to the lives of disabled individuals, then we want to hear from you! We are looking for a full-time Employment Support Officer (fixed term contract until 31.12.26).

The role of Employment Support Officer (ESO) is integral to the work of GET. The role works alongside a team of fellow ESOs. The role involves managing an individual caseload of disabled people and supporting them through all stages of the recruitment process from getting them ready for work, supporting them to apply for work and then maintaining their work.

GET offers a competitive salary, pension and healthcare benefits package with offices located out of town. Flexible working arrangements will be considered.

To find out more about the role and to request an application pack, email info@get.org.gg or call 247999. Completed application to be received by 09:00 on Monday 30th June.

We welcome applications from disabled people.

The successful applicant will need to provide an enhanced Police Check Certificate prior to an offer of employment being confirmed. Disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment; this will depend on the nature of the offence(s) and whether the convictions are current.

04/06/2025

Volunteers Week (2nd–8th June) is the perfect time to shine a light on the incredible individuals who give their time and expertise to support GET. Today, we want to celebrate our Finance Director, Susan Atkinson. Since joining the Board in November 2023, Susan has brought a wealth of financial expertise, strategic insight, and an exceptional eye for detail—helping us navigate reports and funding applications with confidence. Thank you, Susan, for your dedication.

Read Susan's Interview

What is your name and a bit about you - hobbies and interests. An Interesting fact about you as a person.

Susan Atkinson, I love cliff walks and sea swimming (often followed by a hot chocolate and bacon roll at La Vallette!). Having not grown up near the sea, I shocked my family and I by embracing winter swims over the past two years and earning my RYA Powerboating Level 2 certificate.

What is your role at/ for GET and what does it involve?

My role as a voluntary Finance Director is in providing financial oversight to GET and supporting the Chief Executive alongside the rest of the Board. I oversee the accounting which is outsourced to DNA and produce quarterly information for the Board. Since taking over from the previous Finance Director in 2023, I've automated the Board reporting and budgeting within XERO and have focussed on getting to know the numbers, reviewing the capital reserves policy, preparing financial projections, and advising on some changes to ensure cash flow and sufficient funding for the next two years which we successfully managed to secure to help meet growing demand. We collaborated with Grant Thornton to calculate the social impact of GET and enjoyed a productive strategy day with all the GET staff, which has already led to some useful changes.

What made you want to volunteer for GET?

Becoming a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales, I felt very lucky to have had great career opportunities over my 15 years in the Guernsey finance industry and to have taken a career break for my young family. I wanted to use my financial skills towards a worthwhile cause whilst gaining experience at Board level and I'd completed the ICAEW Sustainability course in 2023 so GET stood out to me as it aligned with UN Sustainability Goal 10, reducing inequalities, which is a goal that Guernsey can easily work towards to maximise the skills and workforce on the island. I came to understand the challenges that people experience when not in work and how valuable it is for anyone that would like to work to have the support to be able to do so. Everyone has value to add and GET supports people and employers to break down barriers to enable a more inclusive and diverse workforce for Guernsey.
What tips or advice (if any) do you have for others looking to volunteer?
It’s great to see many Guernsey companies now offering their staff Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) hours or voluntary paid time off to help Guernsey charities. The charity sector needs skilled board members to support it, so find a charity that you are interested in and by offering your skills and time you will make a real difference to that charity and the cause they support.

Anything further to add?

The team at GET are very passionate and really care about getting the best outcome for each individual client and in supporting employers to enable this. It is admirable seeing everything they are achieving and the impact on people’s lives and social impact this has on the island. The staff would love to help and support more people, especially young people, and I hope we can secure future funding for this to continue and for more employer engagement across Guernsey.

20/05/2025

We are delighted with the video produced by The States of Guernsey to help showcase the impact of GET’s work. Phil has a great story to share. He talks about his journey, how we have supported him and the benefits of being in work. Thank you to Phil and to his supportive colleagues at Les Beaucamp School. Thank you to videographer Dave too. 😊

15/05/2025

Love seeing Katie’s journey featured in the Health Improvement Commission’s post! 🚲👏

It’s amazing what a bit of confidence—and a supportive community—can do. Thanks to the John Ramplin Charitable Trust’s grant, a great deal from Cycle World, and the brilliant Cycle Confidence sessions run by HIC, Katie’s now riding through town, and with a bit more practice, hopefully to work.

Removing barriers to travel means more independence, more accessibility, and a sustainable way to get to work. Huge thanks to everyone involved in making this happen!

14/05/2025

This Mental Health Awareness Week, let's talk about how a well-matched job creates community and improves well-being. Swipe to see 5 ways employment creates community and how inclusion starts with opportunity. 💼🌱

14/05/2025

Join Our Board of Non-Executive Directors

Are you passionate about creating inclusive workplaces and empowering individuals to achieve their potential? Guernsey Employment Trust (GET) is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Non-Executive Directors to join our Board in a voluntary capacity.

Why Join Us?

As a Non-Executive Director, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding our charity, which supports disabled, neurodiverse, and disadvantaged individuals in preparing for, finding, and maintaining employment. Together, we change how workplaces view and define disability by championing talent and inclusion.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applicants with diverse skills and experiences. Beneficial skills include:

Communications – helping refine messaging and engagement.
Recruitment – providing insight into industry trends.
Legal – offering guidance on governance and compliance.

You'll need to be a strategic thinker, able to collaborate effectively while providing independent advice.

The Role

As a board member, your responsibilities will include:

* Helping shape the strategic direction of GET.
* Ensuring governance and oversight to support our mission.
* Advocating for our work within the community and with stakeholders.

If you're passionate about inclusion and want to help make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Us

To learn more and to apply, please reach out to Nikki Ioannou-Droushiotis (Chief Executive) by emailing Nicola.ioannou.d@get.org.gg or telephone 247999.

Deadline for applications is Friday 6th June at 09:00.

We welcome applications from disabled people.

Guernsey Employment Trust’s aim is to assist people with disabilities to secure and maintain work in Guernsey.

02/05/2025

Our Annual Review 2024 is here!

Discover the outcomes, impact, and progress we've made together.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible staff, directors, volunteers, employers, charity partners, the States of Guernsey, our funders, suppliers, and most importantly—our clients. Your unwavering support and collaboration make everything possible.

📖 Read the full review here:https://www.get.org.gg/uploads/files/resources/get-annual-review-2024.pdf

30/04/2025

Last chance to register to vote. Every voice and vote matters. Make sure yours counts. 🗳️

There are just four hours left to sign up to the Electoral Roll. As of about 5pm this afternoon, 27,048 people had registered.

We're heading towards last chance saloon if you want to be able to vote in June's General Election. If you want the option to vote, then you need to sign up here by midnight tonight: https://election2025.gg/

25/04/2025

📕 🥂 This evening, we had the pleasure of being invited to a book launch at the Bathing Pools!

The event was standing room only while the audience welcomed the author, Anna Bowditch, talking about her journey with Bipolar. The book is called Me and My Shadow. And there is even a reference to GET within the book. 😊

An honest memoire of a difficult journey, overcoming adversity, resilience, and building a new path. To purchase your own copy, grab one from Amazon- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Me-My-Shadow-Bipolar-Embracing/dp/B0DWKQV5MQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3BYX0APIUJOD9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1HBHR9XZ2Er1KO610OFp4sayUsBpVC6R39ePap3QrXI.BRUUFUEgcszwJkEy54PYeQ4Q4LBbgAYhzN94r3Iebx8&dib_tag=se&keywords=me+and+my+shadow+anna+bowditch&qid=1745606614&sprefix=Me+and+My+Shadow%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1

Congratulations Anna on a fantastic event.

06/04/2025

What a day, being part of the Sure Guernsey Marathon and supporting two great local charities.

The GET team got into the community spirit by submitting two relay teams:
Team Brick- Ben and Rick completed half a marathon each 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️
and
Team GET Going- Becca, Nikki, Charlotte, Lizzie and Will completed between 4 and 6.5 miles each 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

Well done , all that training was worth it with great times and big smiles. Some soreness expected tomorrow…! 🏅

01/04/2025

Have you registered to vote yet?

Elections aren’t just about politics—they’re about YOU. Your rights, your community, your future.

Your vote matters. Register now.