Night Support Worker – Beaulieu House

About the role

Beaulieu House is a children's home and short breaks service supporting children and young people with disabilities and behaviours that challenge. As a Night Support Worker, you will play an important role in ensuring children and young people feel safe, supported, and cared for throughout the night.

You will be part of a dedicated team working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for the young people in our care. The home operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where young people can develop independence, build confidence, and enjoy meaningful experiences.

This role includes:

• Supporting young people to settle at bedtime and resettle if they wake during the night, providing personal care and emotional support where required
• Completing regular welfare checks and monitoring young people's wellbeing, responding appropriately to emergencies, safeguarding concerns, and medical needs
• Administering medication where trained and competent to do so, and working in line with children's care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans
• Completing daily recordings, reports, and handovers, and undertaking household duties including cleaning, laundry, and preparing the home for the day team
• Assisting with audits, resource preparation, and other tasks that contribute to the smooth running of the service

This is a 28.5-hour permanent contract working waking night shifts, three nights per week. The rota includes weekends and bank holidays in line with the home's 24/7 operation.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the service, contact Richard Evans, Registered Manager, at richard.evans@iow.gov.uk or on 01983 533024. Applications must be submitted online before the closing date.

About You

Beaulieu House is looking for someone who is caring, patient, and resilient, and who can work independently and use their initiative during night shifts. This is a challenging role that calls for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for children with additional needs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification or higher relevant to the sector, such as Health and Social Care, Residential Care, or working with young people
• Have experience supporting children or young people, particularly those with disabilities or behaviours that challenge
• Be able to work independently during overnight shifts while contributing effectively to a wider team
• Demonstrate the ability to respond calmly and appropriately to safeguarding concerns, emergencies, and medical needs
• Show commitment to maintaining accurate records, completing care plan requirements, and upholding the standards of a registered children's home

Isle of Wight Council actively promotes workforce diversity and encourages applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to better reflect the diversity within the local community. The council is a Disability Confident employer: candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the role will be offered an interview.

Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with barred list check. The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share in this commitment. Right-to-work checks will be carried out as part of the recruitment process. Please note that the Isle of Wight Council does not currently hold a licence to sponsor overseas workers.

Isle of Wight Council's Offer to You

Beaulieu House offers a comprehensive induction and training programme, professional development opportunities, and clear routes for career progression within Children's Services. Staff work within a supportive and experienced team environment.

Joining #TeamIWC means access to a wide range of staff benefits:

• 32 days' annual leave per annum plus public holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel, island bus network discount, and discounted island sports and leisure gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme and staff parking permit scheme
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available (subject to criteria), and a travel allowance may be available for those commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
• National and local discounts and benefits schemes, and more