Casual Support Worker

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days + public holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Ferry travel discount

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking permit

Discounted island gym memberships

Travel allowance

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council is seeking a Casual Support Worker for Beaulieu House Children's Home & Short Breaks Service in Newport, Isle of Wight. The role is irregular/casual with a 24-hour service and shifts including early, school-term early, late, and night slots.

You will provide child-centred care, support communication, routines, and daily living skills in a nurturing environment. We welcome enthusiastic, caring, and reliable individuals—whether experienced or new to care—to join our dedicated

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

Job description

Variable / 0 hours per week casual contract

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

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding role where every shift helps make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people?

At Beaulieu House, we provide a nurturing, child-centred home and short breaks service for children and young people with learning disabilities, communication needs (including non-verbal and pre-verbal individuals), autism, health and medical needs, and behaviours of concern. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where young people can thrive, develop independence, and enjoy positive life experiences.

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.

This role is ideal for:

• 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

We operate a 24-hour service and have a variety of shifts available, including:

• 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

Every day is different, but your role may include:

• 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

At Beaulieu House, we invest in our staff because we know that confident and knowledgeable workers provide the best support.

You'll receive:

• 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

Whether you already have experience or are new to care, we'll help you develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

What We Offer

• 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

This is more than a casual role. It's an opportunity to become part of a team that genuinely changes lives.

You'll have the chance to:

• Build meaningful relationships with children and young people
• Help create positive memories and experiences
• Develop specialist skills and knowledge
• Gain experience within a Children's Home and Short Breaks Service
• Be part of a passionate and supportive team focused on achieving the very best outcomes for young people

Every shift you work has the potential to make a lasting difference.

Join us and help create brighter futures for children and young people on the Isle of Wight.

For an informal conversation, to arrange a visit, or to find out more about the role, please contact Richard Evans - Registered Manager - Beaulieu House Children's Home & Short Breaks Service at [e-mail] or call 01983 533024

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• 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)

To discover more about our careers please visit Jobs and careers - Isle of Wight

Find out more about Our culture and environment & living on the Isle of Wight

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

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 Disability Confident employer. 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;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [e-mail] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

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.

For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone [phone] or email [e-mail] Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.

Please read the Application Guidance Notes before applying. If you are unable to complete this application, email us at [e-mail] or telephone us on 01983 823113