Band 4 Autism Support Worker

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Band 4 Support Worker for the Autism Outreach team in Guernsey. You will provide personalized support to those on the autism spectrum in a vibrant and supportive environment. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a relocation package await the right candidate who is committed to promoting independence.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

Annual bonus of £1,605

Relocation payment of £5,000

On-site Staff Accommodation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Support Worker in an Autism setting.
• Essential NVQ3 qualification.
• Current full UK driving licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to individuals with autism.
• Work closely with service users and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Assist residents at the Autism Residential Hub.

Skills

Experience in Autism settings

Person-centred support

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent

Job description

Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiatic Band 4 Support Workers to join the AutismOutreach team OR the Autism Residential Hub, part of the Adult Learning Disabilities Service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

The AutismOutreach Serviceprovides 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.

The exciting and uniqueAutism Residential Hubconsists 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 or UK Local Authority 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 three years experience as a Support Worker in an Autism 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.