Job Description

Newport, Isle of Wight

Grade 4, 12.85 per hour

Contact:

Richard Evans on richard.evans@iow.gov.uk or 01983 533024

Vacancy Reference:

2025_1471

Varied hours per week

0 hours contract on a casual basis

Join Our Team as a Casual Support Worker!



Beaulieu House is a warm, welcoming, and child-focused service based in Newport, Isle of Wight, offering residential care and short breaks for children and young people with disabilities, including those with complex medical needs and behaviours that challenge. We are proud to have been rated 'Good' in our most recent Ofsted inspection.

About the Role:

We are looking for Casual Support Workers to join our dedicated team, providing flexible support across both our Children's Home and Short Breaks service. This role is ideal for individuals who want to make a difference and are looking for flexible working opportunities.



Casual staff help cover sickness, annual leave, and rota shortfalls. Shifts can be pick-up, up to 8 weeks in advance, and once accepted, there is a commitment to complete the shift.

Shift Patterns Include:

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

Shifts are available across weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, and school holidays

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality, person-centred care Support children with personal care, communication, and medical needs Promote independence and positive behaviour Engage in fun, meaningful activities tailored to each child Work collaboratively with families and professionals

Who We're Looking For:

Compassionate, reliable, and flexible individuals Experience in care is helpful but not essential -- full training is provided A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs Willingness to work a variety of shifts

What We Offer:

A supportive and inclusive team environment Full training including Safeguarding, First Aid, PROACT-SCIPr-UK, Trauma Awareness and much more. Employee Assistance Programme LGA Pension Scheme Shift enhancements

Interested in joining us?

Apply now and help us create a safe, fun, and empowering space for our young people.



This is a challenging yet exciting position.

If you would like further information, would like to have a look around and an informal discussion please contact Richard Evans on

richard.evans@iow.gov.uk

or phone 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)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.


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



our values, culture and inclusivity



The Isle of Wight Council's Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk 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.



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 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk. 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.