Service Area
Adult Community Services
Band 3 £27,950 - £30,996 BAR £31,966 - £32,720 per annum
Band 4 £31,966 - £35,828 BAR £36,899 - £37,967 per annum
Working unsocial hours on a Saturday, Sunday or Public Holiday or on weekdays between 8pm and 6am will attracted payment at an enhanced rate as follows:
Monday to Friday 8:00pm – 06:00am – 40%
Saturday – 40%
Sunday and Bank Holidays – 80%
Full Time
Are you interested in a career in Guernsey within the Adult Disability Team providing support to our service users?
The Adult Disability Service in Guernsey support people with learning disabilities and autism in a variety of settings. These include residential homes, supported living, outreach and day services. As a support worker, depending on your skills and knowledge, you may be based in any one of these teams.
Your day will involve around helping people live an ordinary life in their community, supporting personal care, promoting independent living skills and providing emotional support using an active support model. You will be expected to work closely not only with our service users but their family and friends, other professionals with whom they may come into contact with and be a part.
No initial qualifications are needed to apply for this role. However, there are opportunities to complete either NVQ level 3 or BTEC in Positive Behaviour Support which will be discussed on your yearly appraisal.
Band 3
Band 4
It would be advisable to speak to Neil McMeiken - Service Delivery Support Officer on 01481 224008 or email neil.mcmeiken@gov.gg to find out more about the roles available.
Please do not submit a CV to the contacts shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application please contact the Recruitment Team at healthjobs@gov.gg or on tel. 01481 221993
Candidates should upload supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. This should be in addition to any CV or cover letter supplied and should have clear examples of how each is met. The key criteria can be found within the job description which is available by clicking the job description link above. The information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.
Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview.
Appointment to this role will be subject to the following pre-employment checks which will be completed following an offer of employment:
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Satisfactory references which must include one from the candidate's current line manager
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Occupational Health Clearance
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Satisfactory, Enhanced, Disclosure and Barring Service Check with Barred Listing Check. Convictions likely to be considered relevant to this post include crimes involving, but not limited to, theft violence, dishonesty, fraud, vulnerable individuals and children
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Confirmation of required qualifications / registrations
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Possession of a valid Right to Work document/Employment Permit
Any successful applicant would be appointed at a level appropriate to their skills at that time and will have the opportunity to progress through the grades advertised above once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and the postholder has demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at a higher level to the satisfaction of their line manager or obtaining qualifications appropriate to the role.
We offer a full relocation package which includes interview and relocation travel, this is in addition to our competitive pay and annual bonus.
Furthermore we offer subsidised accommodation for those travelling to the Island alone, and an 8 year employment permit for those wishing to bring a partner or family. Please see the link below for further information regarding this.
Terms and conditions apply to all bonuses, relocation package, accommodation, travel and employment permits.
Please click on the links below to find out more about living and working in Guernsey.
Relocation Directive 2024
Getting to Know Guernsey Brochure
Living and Working in Guernsey Brochure
Employment Permit Information