Support Worker - Short Break Services
States of Guernsey
- Guernsey
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 TimeThe States of Guernsey is looking for a Support Worker to join the team at the Croft for Children and Family Community Services.The post holder can be placed in a variety of settings, including residential homes, family homes and community settings, and will be required to work a shift system that offers support 24 hours a day, and work alongside colleagues and this includes senior staff.Staff will be required to be involved in all aspects of maintaining the area using the active support model. This may include cleaning, shopping, washing ironing, cooking etc. Service users will be encouraged to participate in these activities with the staff.The post holder will take on the role of key worker, ensuring the role is undertaken in accordance with service principles, procedures and quality standards, and participate in providing a high standard of physical and emotional care to service users.Staff are expected to hold a driving licence and be prepared to drive service vehicles. This is essential for this postNo 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.Please click on the links below to view the full job descriptions for this role.We offer a full relocation package which includes interview and relocation travel, this is in addition to our competitive pay, 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.For more information about Guernsey, please follow the below links.Please do not submit a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application please contact the Recruitment Team at or on tel. 01481 221993.Contact: Nick Phipps - Short Break Care Manager on Tel: 07839 106810 or email: nick.phipps@gov.ggWe strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact named above before applying for this role.Closing Date: 3 May 2024Candidates should upload supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. This should be in addition to any CV 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.The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks.Should the successful applicant not meet the requirements of the role sufficiently they may be appointed at a lower grade than stated. The successful applicant would then have the opportunity to progress to the grade advertised once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and they have demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at the higher level.