Health Care Assistant

34 hours per week

Location: Beaulieu House, Newport, Isle of Wight

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

Interested?

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

If you would like further information, arrange an informal discussion, or visit Beaulieu House, please contact Richard Evans (Registered Manager) at richard.evans@iow.gov.uk or phone 01983 533024

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

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)

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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

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.

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.

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.