Health Care Assistant

Isle of Wight Council; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Induction and training

Funded apprenticeship

Enhanced pay for evenings/weekends

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council is seeking a Health Care Assistant for Beaulieu House to support children and young people with disabilities in a nurturing residential setting. You will help with personal care, promote independence and participate in activities, building trusting relationships with children, families and professionals.

The role requires caring, patient individuals with excellent communication and record-keeping skills, able to follow care plans and safety protocols, and willing to work

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or adults with disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Confident completing written records and reports.
• Caring, patient and committed to making a positive difference.
• Flexible in approach and able to work a variety of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support to children and young people.
• Assist with personal care, health needs and daily living activities.
• Help young people access activities, hobbies, community opportunities and social experiences.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Follow care plans, behaviour support plans, risk assessments and health protocols.
• Support development of communication, life skills and confidence.
• Complete accurate recordings, reports and documentation.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Work flexibly, including mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Attend training, supervision and team meetings to continually develop knowledge and skills.

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

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.

About the Role

As a Health Care Assistant at Beaulieu House, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people with disabilities, additional needs and complex health requirements to enjoy positive experiences, develop independence and achieve their individual goals. Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will provide high-quality care in a nurturing Children’s Home environment, helping young people feel safe, valued and empowered. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference through building meaningful relationships, supporting fun activities and promoting the wellbeing of every child in our care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support to children and young people.
• Assist with personal care, health needs and daily living activities while promoting dignity and independence.
• Support young people to access activities, hobbies, community opportunities and social experiences.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Follow care plans, behaviour support plans, risk assessments and health protocols.
• Support children to develop communication, life skills and confidence.
• Complete accurate recordings, reports and documentation.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Work flexibly, including mornings, evenings, weekends.
• Attend training, supervision and team meetings to continually develop your knowledge and skills.

Who We're Looking For

• Have experience working with children, young people or adults with disabilities.
• Are caring, patient and committed to making a positive difference.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Can build meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Are confident completing written records and reports.
• Have a positive "can-do" attitude and are flexible in your approach.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Are willing to work a flexible shift pattern, including evenings, weekends.
• Hold, a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent.

Benefits

As an Apprentice Support Worker at Beaulieu House, you will receive:

• 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

This is a challenging, rewarding, and exciting opportunity to start a career that genuinely changes lives.

Be part of a team where every day makes a difference.

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