Band 3 Support Worker - Community Living Adult Disabilities

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment partner is seeking a dedicated Band 3 Support Worker to join the Community Living team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 qualification or three years of experience in a Learning Disabilities setting. Benefits include a higher-than-UK salary, an annual bonus, and a relocation payment. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

Annual bonus of £1,605

Relocation payment of £5,000

On-site Staff Accommodation

Allowances for private rental accommodation

Qualifications

• At least three years experience as a Support Worker in a Learning Disabilities setting.
• Completion of an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Adult Health & Social Care, or equivalent qualification.
• Right to work in the UK or Guernsey (not requiring a new employer sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Join the Community Living team supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Work within various settings including residential homes and supported living.

Skills

Experience as a Support Worker

Completion of NVQ Level 3

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiatic Band 3 Support Worker to join the Community Living team, within the Adult Disabilities Services 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.

Service and opportunities

The Service supports people with learning disabilities and autism in a variety of settings. These include residential homes, a short-break service, supported living and outreach. There is also a brand new purpose-built autism hub recently opened. This role is specifically based within the Community Living 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.

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.

Salary and benefits

• The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of the British Isles\' finest and best-kept beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St.Peter\'s Port, the island\'s capital.
• The benefits of working in Guernsey include: 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, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.
• *Full T&C in relocation directive

Person Requirements

• At least three years experience as a Support Worker in a Learning Disabilities setting.
• Completion of an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Adult Health & Social Care, or equivalent qualification
• Right to work in the UK or Guernsey (not requiring a new employer sponsorship)
• To hold a current, full UK driving licence

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of the British Isles\' finest and best-kept beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St.Peter\'s Port, the island\'s capital.

About Jarrodean

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Learning Disabilities staff. As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our 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, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.