Support Worker x3 (2 vacancies remaining)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days + public holidays

Solent ferry travel discount

Isle of Wight bus network discount

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted island leisure gym

National/local discounts & benefits

Relocation scheme up to £8,000

Travel allowance for mainland commute

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council is seeking Community Support Workers across the Isle of Wight. Base on the Island with Newport/Ryde start locations, you will help individuals regain independence and live safely at home through person-centred care and reablement.

Join a supportive team within the Community Outreach & Reablement Department, with full training, clear progression, and local authority stability. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping people to live independently.
• Willingness to learn domiciliary care.
• Digital skills or willingness to develop confidence.
• Flexible to work shifts across the Island.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their own homes to maintain independence.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and reablement support.
• Use digital systems to record care and communicate effectively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and health professionals.
• Promote dignity, choice, and wellbeing in all aspects of care.

Job description

Contract type Permanent

Department Community Outreach & Reablement

Salary Grade 4, £26,429 to £26,847 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £21,428.92 to £21,767.84)

Contact Assistant Managers on 01983 823830

Reference 2026_1933

Location County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight

These 2 remaining roles involve working within the community across the Isle of Wight

Join Our Community Outreach & Reablement Team

Community Support Workers – Opportunities Across the Isle of Wight

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you want a rewarding role where you can support individuals to regain independence and continue living safely in their own homes?

Our Community Reablement & Outreach Team are seeking committed and compassionate Community Support Workers to join our team across the Isle of Wight. You will be part of a dynamic, supportive service working at the heart of the community, supporting individuals at key moments in their recovery and daily lives.

This is a highly rewarding and varied role where you will support people following illness, injury, hospital admission, or a change in circumstances. You will play a vital role in helping individuals regain confidence, rebuild daily living skills, and maintain independence through high-quality, person-centred care.

Working closely with colleagues, health professionals, and families, you will help deliver tailored support that promotes dignity, choice, and wellbeing, ensuring the best possible outcomes for those we support. No two days are the same, and the impact you make will be visible and meaningful.

You will also be part of a developing digital service, using technology to support real-time communication, care records, and care planning. Full training and support will be provided.

Whether you are experienced in care or looking to begin a new career, we welcome applications from caring, motivated individuals who share our values and commitment to making a positive difference.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference by helping people regain independence
• Be part of a supportive, friendly, and collaborative team
• Access ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways within Outreach and Reablement services
• Enjoy varied, rewarding work where every day is different
• Work within an innovative service embracing digital solutions
• Benefit from the stability and security of local authority employment

What We Offer

• Guaranteed weekly hours, with opportunities for overtime
• Shift-based pay (not dependent on contact time)
• Comprehensive paid induction and ongoing development
• Generous paid annual leave
• Enhanced pay for bank holidays
• Access to Council pool cars (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to achieve a Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Uniform provided
• Regular supervision and ongoing support

What You Will Do

• Support individuals in their own homes to maintain independence
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and reablement support
• Use digital systems to record care and communicate effectively
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and health professionals
• Promote dignity, choice, and wellbeing in all aspects of care

What We Are Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting people to live independently
• An understanding of domiciliary care (or willingness to learn)
• Digital skills or willingness to develop confidence
• Flexibility to work shifts across the Island
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
• Business use car insurance (required if using your own vehicle)

Pool vehicles may be available subject to service needs.

Additional Information

Your base will be with the Outreach team in Newport, with start locations in either Newport or Ryde.

Safeguarding, Safety & Compliance

As part of the Isle of Wight Council, we are committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. All employees are required to familiarise themselves with the Council’s safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection policies, and to undertake relevant training to ensure safe and professional practice at all times.

Further Information

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact our Assistant Managers on 01983 823830.

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

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work 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)

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;

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.

Out of Hours Standby and Call Out. You may be asked to provide support in exceptional circumstances, outside of usual business hours. Unless stated otherwise in the job summary for the role this is not part of the department’s usual standby arrangements.

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.