Band 3 Adult Autism Residential Hub Support Worker

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Band 3 Support Worker for the Autism Hub in Guernsey. The role requires at least three years of experience in a Learning Disabilities setting and a preferred NVQ Level 3 qualification. This position offers a higher-than-UK salary, an annual bonus, and various relocation benefits including staff accommodation and a £5,000 relocation payment.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

Annual bonus of £1,605

Flat rate 20% income tax

Relocation payment of £5,000

On-site staff accommodation

Generous allowance for private rental accommodation

Qualifications

• At least three years experience as a Support Worker in an Autism or Learning Disabilities setting.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification is desirable; if not held, it is expected to be completed as part of the role.
• Right to work in the UK or Guernsey (not requiring a new employer sponsorship).
• To hold a current, full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred autism-specific support to residents living in eight bespoke bungalows.
• Collaborate with a specialist staff team to support residents to live and thrive in their own homes and reach their full potential.

Skills

Experience as a Support Worker in an Autism or Learning Disabilities setting

Current, full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 3 Support Worker to join the state-of-the-art Autism Hub team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

To note; a NVQ Level 3 qualification OR three years experience in a Learning Disabilities setting is required for this post and we regret that employer sponsorship is not offered with any Support Worker roles.

The Hub consists of eight bespoke bungalows for adults on the autism spectrum; a communal outdoor sensory garden area and a multi-purpose gym/sensory room. The Hub offers a person-centred autism-specific support package delivered by a specialist staff team to support the residents to live and thrive in their own homes, helping them to reach their full potential.

Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scales. The current Band 3 salary range is £29,348 to £34,356 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 40% evening/Saturday and 80% Sunday/BH. Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred autism-specific support to residents living in eight bespoke bungalows.
• Collaborate with a specialist staff team to support residents to live and thrive in their own homes and reach their full potential.

Person Requirements / Qualifications

• At least three years experience as a Support Worker in an Autism or Learning Disabilities setting.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification is desirable; if not held, it is expected to be completed as part of the role.
• Right to work in the UK or Guernsey (not requiring a new employer sponsorship).
• To hold a current, full UK driving licence.

Benefits and Location

• A higher-than-UK salary.
• An annual bonus of £1,605.
• A flat rate 20% income tax.
• No Council tax or VAT.
• A relocation payment of £5,000*
• On-site staff accommodation*
• A generous allowance for private rental accommodation*
• A continental lifestyle with friendly people and low crime.
• *Full T&C in relocation directive.

About the Recruiter

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with expertise in the placement of Learning Disabilities staff. As a nurse-led consultancy, we have a detailed understanding of these roles to match skills with requirements of Recruiting Managers. For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com.

If this role is not for you, we offer a generous £500 bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.