Apprentice Support Worker

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive induction and training

Funded apprenticeship qualification

Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, &

(bank holidays)

Overtime opportunities

Excellent career progression

Job summary

Beaulieu House, part of Isle of Wight Council, offers an Apprenticeship in Residential Childcare. Start a meaningful career supporting children with disabilities and complex needs on a hands-on placement, while gaining recognised qualifications and career progression.

You will be trained in safeguarding, first aid, PROACT-SCIPr-UK, trauma awareness, and more, with a guaranteed permanent contract on successful completion of the diploma.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required to apply.
• Full training to achieve Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Access to safeguarding, first aid, PROACT-SCIPr-UK and trauma awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily routines and personal care.
• Promote independence and life skills.
• Support access to activities, education, and community opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Support children's emotional wellbeing and development.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Enthusiastic and motivated to learn

Positive and resilient

Good communicators

Passionate about supporting children

Able to work as part of a team

Committed to helping young people

Job description

Salary: National Minimum Wage for the age until completion of apprenticeship programme at which point it will be a Grade 4

Start an Incredible Career Making a Difference

Join an Ofsted-rated GOOD Children's Home and Short Breaks Service where children "receive quality care and achieve positive outcomes" and benefit from" warm, trusting relationships with a skilled and enthusiastic staff team." Ofsted recognised the positive experiences children receive and the commitment of staff who support children to develop confidence, independence, and enjoyable life experiences.

Beaulieu House is a Children's Home and Short Breaks Service supporting children and young people with disabilities, complex needs, and behaviours that challenge. We are passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can thrive, build independence, develop new skills, and enjoy meaningful opportunities.

About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to begin a rewarding career in residential childcare while gaining recognised qualifications and valuable hands-on experience.As an Apprentice Support Worker, you will work alongside an experienced and supportive team, helping children and young people to live fulfilling lives, achieve their goals, and enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences.Every day is different. Our young people enjoy visits to attractions such as Legoland, Robin Hill, Blackgang Chine, Tapnell Farm, Marwell Zoo, Amazon World, Isle of Wight Zoo, and many more exciting adventures.We are child-centred in our approach and tailor activities, support, and experiences around each young person's interests, strengths, and aspirations.What You’ll Gain:Hands-on experience in a supportive care environmentFull training and guidance to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Level 4A guaranteed permanent contract upon successful completion of the diplomaAccess to a wide range of professional training including: Safeguarding, First Aid, PROACT-SCIPr-UK (Positive Behaviour Support), Trauma Awareness, much more.Excellent career development opportunities within Children's ServicesMany members of our team have progressed into, Shift Supervisor, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, and Social Work careers.What You'll Be DoingSupporting children and young people with daily routines and personal carePromoting independence and life skillsSupporting children to access activities, education, and community opportunitiesBuilding positive relationships with children, families, and professionalsSupporting children's emotional wellbeing and developmentAssisting with medical and health-related needs following trainingCreating positive memories and enjoyable experiences for young peopleMaintaining accurate records and contributing to care planningWho We're Looking ForYou do not need previous experience in care to apply.We are looking for people who are:Caring and compassionateEnthusiastic and motivated to learnPositive and resilientGood communicatorsPassionate about supporting children and young peopleAble to work as part of a teamCommitted to helping young people achieve their full potentialBenefitsAs an Apprentice Support Worker at Beaulieu House, you will receive:Local Government Pension SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeComprehensive induction and training programmeFunded apprenticeship qualificationEnhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidaysOvertime opportunitiesExcellent career progression opportunitiesContract DetailsFixed-term apprenticeship contract for 2 yearsPermanent contract offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeshipPaid at National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage throughout the apprenticeship, moving to Grade 4 on completion.Interested?This is a challenging, rewarding, and exciting opportunity to start a career that genuinely changes lives.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

• Caring and compassionate
• Enthusiastic and motivated to learn
• Positive and resilient
• Good communicators
• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Able to work as part of a team
• Committed to helping young people achieve their full potential

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Funded apprenticeship qualification
• Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Apprentice Support Worker

Company: Isle of Wight Council Salary: National Minimum Wage for the age until completion of apprenticeship programme at which point it will be a Grade 4 Hours: Part-time Location: Newport Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Summary

Start an Incredible Career Making a Difference

Join an Ofsted-rated GOOD Children's Home and Short Breaks Service where children "receive quality care and achieve positive outcomes" and benefit from" warm, trusting relationships with a skilled and enthusiastic staff team." Ofsted recognised the positive experiences children receive and the commitment of staff who support children to develop confidence, independence, and enjoyable life experiences.

Beaulieu House is a Children's Home and Short Breaks Service supporting children and young people with disabilities, complex needs, and behaviours that challenge. We are passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can thrive, build independence, develop new skills, and enjoy meaningful opportunities.

About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to begin a rewarding career in residential childcare while gaining recognised qualifications and valuable hands‑on experience.As an Apprentice Support Worker, you will work alongside an experienced and supportive team, helping children and young people to live fulfilling lives, achieve their goals, and enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences.Every day is different. Our young people enjoy visits to attractions such as Legoland, Robin Hill, Blackgang Chine, Tapnell Farm, Marwell Zoo, Amazon World, Isle of Wight Zoo, and many more exciting adventures.We are child-centred in our approach and tailor activities, support, and experiences around each young person's interests, strengths, and aspirations.What You’ll Gain:Hands‑on experience in a supportive care environmentFull training and guidance to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Level 4A guaranteed permanent contract upon successful completion of the diplomaAccess to a wide range of professional training including: Safeguarding, First Aid, PROACT-SCIPr-UK (Positive Behaviour Support), Trauma Awareness, much more.Excellent career development opportunities within Children's ServicesMany members of our team have progressed into, Shift Supervisor, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, and Social Work careers.What You'll Be DoingSupporting children and young people with daily routines and personal carePromoting independence and life skillsSupporting children to access activities, education, and community opportunitiesBuilding positive relationships with children, families, and professionalsSupporting children's emotional wellbeing and developmentAssisting with medical and health‑related needs following trainingCreating positive memories and enjoyable experiences for young peopleMaintaining accurate records and contributing to care planningWho We're Looking ForYou do not need previous experience in care to apply.We are looking for people who are:Caring and compassionateEnthusiastic and motivated to learnPositive and resilientGood communicatorsPassionate about supporting children and young peopleAble to work as part of a teamCommitted to helping young people achieve their full potentialBenefitsAs an Apprentice Support Worker at Beaulieu House, you will receive:Local Government Pension SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeComprehensive induction and training programmeFunded apprenticeship qualificationEnhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidaysOvertime opportunitiesExcellent career progression opportunitiesContract DetailsFixed‑term apprenticeship contract for 2 yearsPermanent contract offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeshipPaid at National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage throughout the apprenticeship, moving to Grade 4 on completion.Interested?This is a challenging, rewarding, and exciting opportunity to start a career that genuinely changes lives.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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