Adult Disability Support Worker with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
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. Please verify your visa eligibility with the employer even if sponsorship is offered, as requirements may change.
Job Details
Company: States of Guernsey
Location: Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Le Vauquiedor, St. Martin, Guernsey, GY4 6UU
Job Title: Adult Disability Support Worker
Salary: £29,348 to £34,356 a year
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Language: English
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Reference Number: K0005-26-0030
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates
About the Role
The States of Guernsey are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join their Adult Disability Residential Homes. This is an excellent opportunity for international healthcare professionals looking to relocate to the UK while making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
The position involves working within one of three residential homes: Chateau Reve, Shotley Villa, or Les Alouettes, where each person is valued as an individual with their own preferences, routines, and communication methods. Staff operate on a 24-hour shift system to provide consistent, compassionate support that reflects Guernsey’s Care Values.
As a Band 3 member of the team, you will work alongside colleagues and senior staff, taking on co-key worker responsibilities to ensure each person’s needs, goals, and wellbeing are at the centre of their care. This is a rewarding role that enables people to live meaningful, fulfilling lives through personalized assistance with daily activities.
Main Duties
Support workers enable people to live meaningful, fulfilling lives by offering personalized assistance with daily activities such as personal care, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and accessing the community. Using the Active Support model, staff focus on doing things with people, not for them, promoting choice, independence, and participation at every opportunity.
The role involves building trusting relationships, listening carefully, and adapting support to each individual’s communication style, sensory needs, and physical abilities. Staff uphold kindness and dignity in every interaction, maintain openness and fairness in their practice, and actively empower service users to make decisions about their own lives.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the manager, and staff are expected to hold a driving licence and be willing to drive service vehicles to support community involvement. This position requires punctuality, reliability, and the ability to work well within a team.
About Guernsey
The Island of Guernsey is a beautiful British Crown dependency located in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast. With a population of around 63,000, Guernsey offers a unique blend of British and French culture in a stunning island setting.
Working in Guernsey’s relatively small Health and Social Care Service means you can effectively collaborate with colleagues across services, health and social care professionals can work together not only with each other but also with other agencies, the third sector, and the community. This creates a supportive and interconnected work environment.
The island offers 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.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of HSCs CARE Values
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to organise own work
- Ability to work well within a team
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative
- Good level of literacy and numeracy
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Driving licence
Desired Qualifications
Essential Qualification: Not provided
Desirable Qualification: Not provided
Education: Not provided
Experience: Experience
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
For international candidates requiring visa sponsorship, we recommend the following steps:
- Verify your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa through the UK Visas and Immigration website
- Gather all required documentation including criminal record certificates from countries you’ve lived in for 12+ months
- Complete your application through the NHS Jobs website, noting your need for sponsorship
- Ensure you have current UK professional registration if required
li>Contact Neil Mcmeiken (Manager) via neil.mcmeiken@gov.gg or 01481224010 to discuss your specific situation
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Details
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. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
Contact Information
For questions about the job:
Contact: Neil Mcmeiken (Manager)
Email: neil.mcmeiken@gov.gg
Phone: 01481224010
Employer Website
For more information about the States of Guernsey and the services they provide, visit their website: https://www.gov.gg/
The States of Guernsey offers an attractive relocation package for international candidates, including assistance with housing and settling into island life. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing high-quality care and support to vulnerable adults.
This position represents an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking to relocate to the UK while making a meaningful impact on the lives of adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities. The combination of competitive salary, supportive working environment, and the availability of visa sponsorship makes this an attractive option for international candidates.