Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands
Salary: Band 4 £33,565–£39,866
• £1,605 annual bonus + enhanced unsocial hours – 40% nights/Sat, 80% Sundays/BH
• Staff Accommodation
• £5000 private relocation package and 4 years rental allowance available
• Sponsorship is NOT available – UK/Guernsey right to work required
Applications are invited from experienced Support Workers to join the well-established Adult Learning Disabilities Service in Guernsey. The service supports adults with learning disabilities and autism across supported living homes, outreach and community settings.
The Role
This role is specifically based within the Autism Outreach team, but there are also opportunities, depending on your skills and knowledge to expand your skills and experience in other areas of the service, should you so wish.
You’ll encourage independence, deliver person-centred support and help service users live fulfilling lives both at home and in the community.
This includes assisting with daily living, promoting skills development, supporting activities, and working closely with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.
The Autism Outreach Service provides support to a number of service users at different locations covering the span of the Island.
The majority of service users live either in private tenancy dwellings or Housing Association properties within the community (e.g. ‘Extra Care’ Housing.)
Support is tailored to individual needs and a holistic view is taken to promote choice, independence and community presence at all times. This is done in partnership with the service users, their families and the multi-disciplinary team and with a belief that everyone can achieve a level of independence with the correct support.
What You’ll Need
To ensure suitability, please only apply if you meet all essential criteria:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Support Worker in an Autism or Learning disabilities setting
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Adult Health & Social Care
• Existing right to work in the UK/Guernsey – sponsorship cannot be provided
• Full UK driving licence
What’s On Offer
• Higher-than-UK salary + £1,605 annual bonus
• 36–42 days annual leave (NHS/Local Authority service recognised)
• 20% flat tax, no council tax or VAT
• Up to £5,000 relocation package with private rental allowance, or Staff Accommodation
• Supportive, person-centred working environment
• Safe, friendly island with beautiful beaches and excellent quality of life
If you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for a fresh start in a stunning location, we’d love to hear from you.
If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.