Band 4 Autism Support Worker

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking dedicated Band 4 Support Workers for the Autism Outreach team and Autism Residential Hub in Guernsey. This role offers a competitive salary range of £33,565 to £39,866 plus bonuses. Candidates should have at least three years of support work experience in an autism setting and an NVQ3 qualification. Benefits include on-site accommodation and relocation payments.

Benefits

Annual bonus of £1,605

Flat rate 20% income tax

No Council tax or VAT

£5,000 relocation payment

On-site Staff Accommodation

Qualifications

• At least three years experience as a Support Worker in an Autism setting.
• Current full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK or Guernsey without requiring sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to service users.
• Promote choice, independence, and community presence.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Experience in support work

Understanding of autism

Ability to promote independence

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent qualification

BTech in Positive Behaviour Support (opportunity to progress)

Job description

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

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. 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 unique Autism Residential 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 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

Benefits of working in Guernsey:

• 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.