Support Worker

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

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council, based at Beaulieu House in Newport, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help children and young people with disabilities within a nurturing home environment. The role involves supporting daily routines, life skills development, and meaningful activities.

You will contribute to care plans, document daily records, and work to create a true home away from home as part of a dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines, personal care, medical needs, and accessing activities
• Encourage independence and development of life skills
• Act as a Key Worker, contributing to care plans, reviews, and meetings
• Complete daily recordings and documentation
• Support young people through behaviours that challenge
• Share ideas and be proactive in improving young people’s quality of life

Job description

If you are looking for a new, fun, and rewarding career working with children and young people, Beaulieu House could be the perfect place for you.

Beaulieu House is a children’s home and short breaks service supporting children and young people with disabilities and behaviours that challenge. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where young people can thrive, develop independence, and enjoy life to the fullest.

As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting positive impact, supporting young people to build life skills and enjoy meaningful activities such as visits to Legoland, Tapnell Farm, Isle of Wight Zoo, Blackgang Chine, Amazon World, Marwell Zoo, and many more.

About the RoleThis role is ideal for someone who:Has a passion for supporting young peopleEnjoys being active, creative, and relationship-focusedWants to make a real difference in everyday lifeOur staff team comes from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of experience. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities, supporting you to grow both personally and professionally.We are seeking a Support Worker with a Level 3 qualification or higher relevant to the sector (e.g. Health & Social Care, Residential Care, or working with young people).If you hold an equivalent qualification, we would be very happy to discuss this with you—please get in touch by email or phone.Working within the council also offers excellent progression opportunities. Many of our team members have progressed into roles such as Shift Supervisor, Deputy Manager, and Social Worker.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Support Worker, you will:Support young people with daily routines, personal care, medical needs, and accessing activitiesEncourage independence and the development of life skillsAct as a Key Worker, contributing to care plans, reviews, and meetingsComplete daily recordings and documentationSupport young people through behaviours that challengeShare ideas and be proactive in improving young people’s quality of lifeHelp provide a true “home away from home”, in line with our mission statement:“We nurture, care for and safeguard our children while supporting individuality and encouraging adventure.”Complete ‘Stand By’ shifts as part of the roleHours & RotaWe operate a responsive rota to meet the needs of the service. Beaulieu House is open 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year.Shift patterns include:Early Shift: 07:00–11:00 or 07:00–14:30Late Shift: 14:30–21:45As a Support Worker at Beaulieu House, you’ll benefit from:Employee Assistance ProgrammeLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGA)Comprehensive training and development opportunitiesShift enhancements and overtime opportunitiesInterested?This is a challenging but highly rewarding role.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker

Company: Isle of Wight Council Salary: Grade 4, £26,429 to £26,847 per annum Hours: Full-time Location: Newport Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Summary

If you are looking for a new, fun, and rewarding career working with children and young people, Beaulieu House could be the perfect place for you.

Beaulieu House is a children’s home and short breaks service supporting children and young people with disabilities and behaviours that challenge. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where young people can thrive, develop independence, and enjoy life to the fullest.

As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting positive impact, supporting young people to build life skills and enjoy meaningful activities such as visits to Legoland, Tapnell Farm, Isle of Wight Zoo, Blackgang Chine, Amazon World, Marwell Zoo, and many more.

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.