Support Worker - Childrens Residential Home

Applications are invited from committed and experienced Children's Residential Support Workers to join the busy service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. The position covers two salary grades; £37,501 to £38,402 or £39,341 to £43,307 per annum, dependant on experience based on a 39 hour week.

• You will be based in a Home where they will provide a safe and secure home for young people up until the age of 18.
• You will be responsible for ensuring a daily routine in the home is maintained which will include administration and domestic tasks.
• You will encourage and assist Young People to attend appointments, meetings and other commitments in helping to establish routines and develop self-reliance.
• You will also provide support and guidance for Children and Young People in all aspects of their education, health and wellbeing to ensure they reach their full potential.

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St.Peter's Port, the island's capital.

Person requirements

• To hold a clean current driving licence- At least two years full-time, appropriate Children's Residential experience
• Completion of an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Health and Social Care, or higher qualification
• To be able to demonstrate organisational skills and a good standard of literacy and numeracy with the proven ability of completing administrative tasks and maintaining clear, concise records.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously with honesty, integrity and common sense.
• Ability to act as an appropriate role model for Children and Young People; encouraging participation in required activities.
• To be a UK or Irish citizen, or UK permanent resident/ILR - not requiring employer sponsorship

The benefits of working in Guernsey include

• A higher-than-UK salary.
• A flat rate 20% income tax.
• No Council tax or VAT
• A relocation payment of £5,000*
• On-site Staff Accommodation or 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

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