Casual Support Worker – Beaulieu House (Children's Home & Short Breaks)
Posted 27th Oct, 2026
About the role
Beaulieu House is a children's residential home and short breaks service in Newport, Isle of Wight, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, communication needs (including non-verbal and pre-verbal individuals), health and medical needs, and behaviours of concern. This casual role offers flexible shifts across a 24-hour service, making it well suited to those seeking work around other commitments.
The service runs on a rolling rota across seven days, with shifts available at the following times: 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). As a casual worker, you will be offered shifts as they arise, with no guaranteed minimum hours.
Day-to-day, the role involves supporting children and young people through their routines, personal care, activities, and social opportunities, always with a focus on independence, confidence, and positive experience. You will work closely with families, education providers, therapists, and other professionals, and maintain accurate records that reflect young people's achievements and progress.
This role includes:
- Supporting young people with communication, daily living skills, and personal care in a child-centred way
- Encouraging positive behaviour through therapeutic and proactive support approaches
- Taking part in activities, outings, and social opportunities that build life skills
- Working as part of a team alongside families, therapists, and education professionals
- Keeping meaningful, accurate records that capture each young person's progress
To arrange an informal conversation or a visit to Beaulieu House, please contact Richard Evans, Registered Manager, at richard.evans@iow.gov.uk or call 01983 533024. Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 26 November 2026.
About You
Beaulieu House welcomes applications from people at all stages of their career in care, whether you bring existing experience in a similar setting or are looking to develop skills for the first time. What matters most is a genuine commitment to children and young people's wellbeing and a reliable, caring approach to the work.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience in a support, care, or education setting, or a clear motivation to develop within children's residential care
- Be able to support children and young people with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and communication differences
- Demonstrate a calm, consistent approach when supporting young people with behaviours of concern
- Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with families, professionals, and colleagues
- Be reliable and flexible, with availability to cover a range of shifts across a 24-hour service including evenings and nights
- Be committed to maintaining accurate records and upholding confidentiality
The Isle of Wight Council actively promotes workforce diversity and encourages applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to better reflect 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, including a check against the children's barred list. The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; 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 invests in its staff because confident, knowledgeable workers provide the best support. Every new starter receives a comprehensive induction and shadowing period, with ongoing support from experienced colleagues and managers throughout. Specialist training is provided as standard, covering Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Trauma-Informed Practice, safeguarding children, medication administration, PROACT-SCIPr-UK®, communication and learning disability awareness, and first aid.
The wider Isle of Wight Council benefits package includes:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 32 days' annual leave per year, plus public holidays
- 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
- Employee Assistance Programme
- National and local discount schemes, and more
