Support Worker Adult Autism

Job description

Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands

Salary: Band 4 £33,565-£39,866 | Band 3 £30,950-£35,960, dependant on experience

Benefits include:

£1,605 annual bonus + enhanced unsocial hours – 40% nights/Sat, 80% Sundays/BH

Staff Accommodation, OR

£5,000 private relocation package and 4 years rental allowance available

Sponsorship is NOT available – UK/Guernsey right to work required

Applications are invited from experienced Support Workers to join the well-established Adult Learning Disabilities Service in Guernsey. The service supports adults with learning disabilities and autism across supported living homes, outreach and community settings.

The RoleThis role is specifically based within the Autism team, but there are also opportunities, depending on your skills and knowledge to expand your skills and experience in other areas of the service, should you so wish.

You'll encourage independence, deliver person-centred support and help service users live fulfilling lives both at home and in the community.

This includes assisting with daily living, promoting skills development, supporting activities, and working closely with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.

The Autism Outreach Service provides support to a number of service users at different locations covering the span of the Island.

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.

The exciting and unique Autism Residential Hub consists of eight bespoke bungalows for adults on the autism spectrum; a communal outdoor sensory garden area and a multi-purpose gym/sensory room.

The Hub offers a person-centred autism‐specific support package delivered by a specialist staff team to support the residents to live and thrive in their own homes, helping them to reach their full potential.

What You'll NeedTo ensure suitability, please only apply if you meet all essential criteria :

Minimum two years' experience as a Support Worker in an Autism or Learning disabilities setting

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Adult Health & Social Care

Existing right to work in the UK/Guernsey – sponsorship cannot be provided

Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

Higher-than-UK salary + £1,605 annual bonus

36-42 days annual leave (NHS/Local Authority service recognised)

20% flat tax, no council tax or VAT

Up to £5,000 relocation package with private rental allowance, or Staff Accommodation

Supportive, person-centred working environment

Safe, friendly island with beautiful beaches and excellent quality of life

If you're an experienced Support Worker looking for a fresh start in a stunning location, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English