Band 4 Support Worker - Community Living Adult Disabilities

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

Job summary

Jarrodean Healthcare seeks a dedicated Band 4 Support Worker for the Community Living team in Guernsey. This role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism with opportunities for skill development. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and additional benefits such as a relocation payment and staff accommodation.

Benefits

Annual bonus of £1,605

Flat rate of 20% income tax

No Council Tax or VAT

Relocation payment of £5,000

On-site staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as a Support Worker in Learning Disabilities.
• Right to work in the UK or Guernsey.
• Current full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support people with learning disabilities and autism in various settings.
• Expand skills in different areas of the service.

Skills

Support Work Experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 4 Support Worker to join the Community Living team within the Adult Disabilities Services on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

The Service supports people with learning disabilities and autism in various settings, including residential homes, a short-break service, supported living, and outreach. A new, purpose-built autism hub has recently opened. This role is based within the Community Living team, with opportunities to expand your skills in other areas of the service, depending on your knowledge and interests.

Please note: Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system but applies its own salary scales. The current Band 4 salary ranges from £33,565 to £39,866, plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements (40% evening/Saturday and 80% Sunday/Bank Holidays). Annual leave starts at 36 days and can extend up to 42 days, with full credit for NHS service for both annual and sick leave.

The island of Guernsey has a population of 65,000 and offers some of the British Isles' finest beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and a historic harbor town, St. Peter's Port.

Person Requirements:

• At least two years of experience as a Support Worker in a Learning Disabilities setting.
• An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification is essential for Band 4 roles. There is also an opportunity to progress through a BTech in Positive Behaviour Support qualification.
• Right to work in the UK or Guernsey (no employer sponsorship required).
• Hold a current, full UK driving license.

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:

• A higher-than-UK salary.
• An annual bonus of £1,605.
• A flat rate of 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, friendly community, and low crime rates.

*Full Terms and Conditions in the relocation directive.

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner specializing in the placement of Learning Disabilities staff. As a nurse-led consultancy, we understand the complexities of these roles and are well-positioned to match your skills with our clients' needs.

For more information about Jarrodean and our current roles, visit jarrodean.com.

If this role isn't suitable, remember we offer a £500 bonus for successful referrals of friends or colleagues.