Band 3 Autism Outreach Support Worker

AfC employees in Guernsey awarded a further 5.8% from the 1 st January 2024.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiatic Band 3 Support Worker to join the Autism Outreach team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

The Outreach Service provides support to a number of Service Users at different locations across 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.

Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scales.

The Guernsey Band 3 salary range from 1 st Jan is £27,950 to £30,926 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.

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 one year experience as a Support Worker in an Autism or other Learning Disabilities setting.

NVQ or equivalent qualification is desirable but there is an opportunity for you to progress through to NVQ 3 or BTech in Positive Behaviour Support.

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.

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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.