If you are looking for a new, fun, and rewarding career working with children and young people, Beaulieu House could be the perfect place for you. Beaulieu House is a children's home and short breaks service supporting children and young people with disabilities and behaviours that challenge. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where young people can thrive, develop independence, and enjoy life to the fullest. As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting positive impact, supporting young people to build life skills and enjoy meaningful activities such as visits to Legoland, Tapnell Farm, Isle of Wight Zoo, Blackgang Chine, Amazon World, Marwell Zoo, and many more.
About the Role
- Has a passion for supporting young people
- Enjoys being active, creative, and relationship-focused
- Wants to make a real difference in everyday life
Our staff team comes from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities, supporting you to grow both personally and professionally.
We are seeking a Support Worker with a Level 3 qualification or higher relevant to the sector (e.g. Health & Social Care, Residential Care, or working with young people). If you hold an equivalent qualification, we would be very happy to discuss this with you-please get in touch by email or phone. Working within the council also offers excellent progression opportunities. Many of our team members have progressed into roles such as Shift Supervisor, Deputy Manager, and Social Worker.
Responsibilities
- Support young people with daily routines, personal care, medical needs, and accessing activities
- Encourage independence and the development of life skills
- Act as a Key Worker, contributing to care plans, reviews, and meetings
- Complete daily recordings and documentation
- Support young people through behaviours that challenge
- Share ideas and be proactive in improving young people's quality of life
- Help provide a true "home away from home", in line with our mission statement: "We nurture, care for and safeguard our children while supporting individuality and encouraging adventure."
- Complete 'Stand By' shifts as part of the role
We operate a responsive rota to meet the needs of the service. Beaulieu House is open 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year.
Shift patterns
- Early Shift: 07:00-11:00 or 07:00-14:30
- Late Shift: 14:30-21:45
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGA)
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Shift enhancements and overtime opportunities
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
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We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are a . Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by The Isle of Wight Council's Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required.
Please note, appointment to a regulated role will require you to provide additional personal details, including full employment history, referee information, and consent for any required safeguarding checks, as part of the Council's commitment to safer recruitment and compliance with regulatory requirements. This council and its schools recruit according to the council's Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
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