Support Worker

Job summary

The States of Guernsey are looking for a Support Worker to join the Short Breaks Service based at The Croft.

The post holder will be a member of a team that is based in the 7 bedded home. It provides short breaks and outreach support for children with learning disabilities.

In addition to the home, we also provided support to children and young people in their own homes, local community and provide day care during the school holidays.

Staff work alongside colleagues, and this includes senior staff. There are frequent occasions however when they will work without direct supervision and are required to manage their own workload.

The post holder will work with children and familys supporting vulnerable children and young people ensuring their general wellbeing needs are identified, met and maintained. They will be expected to carry out a wide range of duties as part of a team and independently to ensure a high level of quality care is delivered for the children.

The post holder will participate in providing and maintaining a homely environment promoting Ordinary life Principles respecting the dignity and rights of the children accessing the Short Breaks Service.

Main duties of the job

The Short Breaks Service is based at The Croft. The post holder will be a member of a team that is based in the 7 bedded home.

It provides short breaks and outreach support for children with learning disabilities. In addition to the home, we also provided support to children and young people in their own homes, local community and provide day care during the school holidays.

The post holder will work with children and familys supporting vulnerable children and young people ensuring their general wellbeing needs are identified, met and maintained.

They will be expected to carry out a wide range of duties as part of a team and independently to ensure a high level of quality care is delivered for the children.

About us

The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.

Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.

We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.

As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.

Details

• Date posted: 01 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £30,434 to £35,627 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: K0005-26-0096
• Job locations: Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Le Vauquiedor, St martins, Guernsey, GY4 6UU, Guernsey

Job responsibilities

Supporting children and young people in a variety of settings including the Croft, accessing community activities and in the family home.

Assist children and young people with all aspects of daily living such as washing, dressing, medication and mobility.

Maintain privacy and dignity of the children when assisting with personal care.

Contribute to the holistic assessment and support of the children to ensure their general wellbeing needs are identified, met and maintained.

Follow and implement care plans as directed.

Communicate effectively with children and young people and significant others. This could include children with communication difficulties and behaviours that could be challenging.

Follow communication plans and utilise communication tools as directed by the speech and language therapist to communicate effectively with the children.

Participate in the administration of medication and recording in accordance with the medication policy.

Establish ongoing communication and partnership approaches between children and their families, Health and Social Care representatives and any other relevant agencies or individuals to ensure a joined up and effective care experience.

Participate in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based service provision working within the boundaries of The Childrens Law (2008) HSC Policies and Procedures, Childrens Homes Regulations (2011) and National Minimum Standards for Childrens Homes (2011).

Work in partnership with childrens families and other professionals to ensure plans are formulated and adhered to and that where possible the childs views are an integral part of the process and implementing it within practice.

Help ensure the daily routine of running The Croft is maintained. The post holder will be required to undertake administration and domestic tasks including cooking, cleaning and home maintenance during shifts as directed by the team leaders.

Ensure all documentation is recorded accurately, concisely and in non-judgemental language, in a timely manner in line with best practice/policy and procedures.

Work within boundaries relating to protecting and safeguarding children and young people and know when and how to refer a concern about Child Protection. Follow HSC policies and procedures regarding health and safety and report through the correct systems when necessary.

Understand the purpose and participate fully in supervision and appraisals regarding your work and development needs and attend regular staff meetings to keep up to date with current team issues.

To attend and fully participate in training as directed by the manager of the Short Break Service.

Work as a flexible member of a team and be committed to promoting anti discriminatory practices.

A supportive attitude towards health and wellbeing, and educational achievement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).