Casual Support Worker

The Isle Of Wight Council's Terms & Conditions; Newport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation scheme up to £8,000

Travel allowance may be available

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

Beaulieu House Children's Home & Short Breaks Service in Newport, Isle of Wight, is seeking Casual Support Workers to join our caring team. You will support children and young people with daily living, routines, and activities, promoting independence and safety.

We value flexibility for family life and study, provide thorough induction and ongoing development, and offer a supportive environment within a dedicated residential care setting.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, caring, and reliable.
• Experience in children's residential care.
• Interested in health, social care, education, nursing, or psychology as a career.
• Willingness to work flexibly across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, child-centred care and support.
• Supporting young people with communication, routines, and daily living skills.
• Assisting with personal care and promoting independence where appropriate.
• Encouraging positive behaviour through therapeutic and proactive support approaches.
• Taking part in activities, outings, and social opportunities.
• Helping young people build confidence, independence, and life skills.
• Working closely with families, education providers, therapists, and other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate and meaningful records that celebrate young people’s achievements and progress.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Casual Support Worker at Beaulieu House Children's Home & Short Breaks Service, Newport, Isle of Wight

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Casual Support Workers to join our dedicated team. As a Casual Support Worker, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the service while helping children and young people enjoy meaningful experiences and achieve their individual goals.

Ideal Candidates

• Experienced support workers seeking flexibility around family life, study, or other commitments
• Individuals looking to gain valuable experience within children's residential care
• People considering a future career in health, social care, education, nursing, or psychology
• Those who want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people

Working Hours & Shifts

• Early Shift: 07:00 - 14:30
• School Term Early Shift: 07:00 - 11:00
• Late Shift: 14:15 - 21:45
• Night Shift: 21:45 - 07:15

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high‑quality, child‑centred care and support
• Supporting young people with communication, routines, and daily living skills
• Assisting with personal care and promoting independence where appropriate
• Encouraging positive behaviour through therapeutic and proactive support approaches
• Taking part in activities, outings, and social opportunities
• Helping young people build confidence, independence, and life skills
• Working closely with families, education providers, therapists, and other professionals
• Maintaining accurate and meaningful records that celebrate young people’s achievements and progress

Training & Development

• A comprehensive induction and shadowing period
• Ongoing support from experienced colleagues and managers
• Access to a wide range of specialist training, including:

• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Trauma‑Informed Practice
• Safeguarding Children
• Medication Administration
• First Aid
• PROACT‑SCIPr‑UK®
• Communication and Learning Disability Awareness
• Health and Safety Training

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with enhanced payments for evenings, and nights
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Valuable experience working within a specialist children’s service

Staff Benefits Package

• 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)

Location

Newport, Isle of Wight

Equal Opportunities & DEI

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.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.