Band 4 Support Worker - Supported Living Adult Disabilities

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Band 4 Support Worker to join the Supported Living team in Guernsey. The role offers competitive salary ranging from £33,565 to £39,866, plus an annual bonus and other benefits. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of experience in a similar setting and hold an NVQ3 qualification. The position provides opportunities for further skills development while supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

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

Continental lifestyle with low crime rate

Qualifications

• At least two years experience as a Support Worker in a Learning Disabilities setting.
• Right to work in the UK or Guernsey (not requiring a new employer sponsorship).
• To hold a current full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in a Learning Disabilities setting

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ3 (or equivalent) qualification

Job description

Overview

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

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 Supported 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 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.

Qualifications and requirements

At least two years experience as a Support Worker in a 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.

Benefits

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

About the agency and how to apply

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.