Health Care Assistant

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Employee Assistance

Induction & Training

Evening/Weekend pay

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council in Newport seeks a Health Care Assistant to support children and young people with disabilities in Beaulieu House. You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily living, and help them engage in activities in a nurturing home environment.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent, excellent communication, and a flexible, safeguarding-minded approach. Part-time hours with progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children, young people or adults with disabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to complete written records and reports accurately.
• Flexible, with a positive can-do attitude and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support.
• Assist with personal care, health needs and daily living activities.
• Support access to activities, hobbies, community opportunities and social experiences.
• Maintain accurate recordings, reports and documentation.
• Work flexibly, including mornings, evenings, weekends.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Communication skills

Relationship building

Caring and patient

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Salary: Grade 4, £26,429 to £26,847 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £24,286.11 to £24,670.22)

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 RoleAs 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 ForHave 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.BenefitsAs 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 opportunitiesInterested?This is a challenging, rewarding, and exciting opportunity to start a career that genuinely changes lives.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Health Care Assistant

Company: Isle of Wight Council

Salary: Grade 4, £26,429 to £26,847 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £24,286.11 to £24,670.22)

Hours: Part-time

Location: Newport

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026

Closing date: 18 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.

Essential requirements

About the RoleAs 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 ForHave 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.BenefitsAs 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 opportunitiesInterested?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.