Adult Disability Support Worker
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27,950 to £37,967 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Guernsey, Channel Isles |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The States of Guernsey |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 90826 |
Summary
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.
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.