Band 4 Adult Autism Residential Hub Support Worker

Jarrodean Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Band 4 Support Worker in a new Autism Hub in Guernsey, offering a unique opportunity to support adults with autism. This position provides an attractive salary, annual bonuses, and an appealing lifestyle on the island. Experience in autism support and an NVQ3 qualification are essential. Enjoy generous benefits including relocation payment, staff accommodation, and a lower tax rate.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

Annual bonus of £1,605

Flat rate 20% income tax

No Council tax or VAT

Relocation payment of £5,000

On-site Staff Accommodation

Generous allowance for private rental accommodation

Friendly community with low crime

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience as a Support Worker.
• NVQ3 qualification is essential.
• Current full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Support adults on the autism spectrum.
• Administer tailored support in a multi-purpose facility.
• Contribute to a person-centred autism-specific support package.

Skills

Experience in Autism support

Experience in Learning Disabilities setting

Person-centred approach

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 4 Support Worker to join the new state-of-the-art Autism Hub team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

This exciting and unique new 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 4 salary range is �33,565 to �39,866 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.

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.

Person Requirements:
At least two years experience as a Support Worker in an Autism or other Learning Disabilities setting.
An NVQ3 (or equivalent) qualification is essential for Band 4 roles and there is also an opportunity for you to progress through a BTech in Positive Behaviour Support qualification.
Right to work in the UK or Guernsey (not requiring a new employer sponsorship)
To hold a current full UK driving licence

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

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.