Casual Support Worker

About the role

Join our team as a Casual Support Worker at Beaulieu House, a warm, welcoming, and child-focused service 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.

This role provides flexible support across both our Children's Home and Short Breaks service. Casual staff help cover sickness, annual leave, and rota shortfalls, making this ideal for individuals who want to make a difference and are looking for flexible working opportunities. Shifts can be picked 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), and Night Shift (21:45 – 07:15). Shifts are available across weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, and school holidays.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care
• Supporting children with personal care, communication, and medical needs
• Promoting independence and positive behaviour
• Engaging in fun, meaningful activities tailored to each child
• Working collaboratively with families and professionals

To apply, submit your application online. 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.

About You

We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and flexible individuals who have a genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs. Experience in care is helpful but not essential as full training is provided.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate compassion, reliability, and flexibility in their approach
• Show willingness to work a variety of shifts across weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Have a genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Be committed to completing accepted shifts once booked
• Be willing to engage in meaningful activities tailored to each child's needs

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. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities. We are a Disability Confident employer. Appointment to this regulated role will require you to provide additional personal details, including full employment history, referee information, and consent for any required safeguarding checks.

Isle of Wight Offer to You

Beaulieu House provides a supportive and inclusive team environment where full training is provided, including Safeguarding, First Aid, PROACT-SCIPr-UK®, Trauma Awareness and much more. Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our comprehensive staff benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days per annum plus public holidays
• Local Government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel and island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme and staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports and leisure gym membership
• And more including relocation scheme of up to £8,000 and travel allowance for mainland commuters (subject to criteria)