Learning Disability Support Worker in Guernsey, Channel Isles

Applications are welcomed from dedicated and experienced Support Workers to join theAdult Learning Disabilities Services team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

The Service supports people with learning disabilities and autism in a variety of settings.
These include residential and complex residential homes, a short-break service, supported living and outreach.
There is also an impressive purpose-built residential autism hub, autism outreach and Therapy and Enabling/Day Service.
Depending on your skills and knowledge there will be an opportunity for you to be offered a role in any one of these teams.

Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scales plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 40% evening/Saturday and 80% Sunday/BH.
The current Band 3 salary range is £29,348 to £34,356
TheBand 4 range is £35,170 to £39,866
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. Peters Port, the islands capital.

Person Requirements:
At least three yearsexperience in an Adult Learning Disabilities setting
Completion of a UK NVQ3 (or equivalent) qualification
To hold a current UK driving licence
To be friendly and approachable
To have an understanding pf person-centre care and support and to have patience and empathy when supporting Service Users.
To hold permission to undertake employment in the UK, not requiring employer sponsorship

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
On-site Staff Accommodation*
A relocation payment of £5,000 and agenerous 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 Support Worker 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.