Health Care Assistant - Beaulieu House (Short Breaks & Respite)
Posted 5th Nov, 2026
About the role
Beaulieu House is an Ofsted-rated Good children's home and short breaks service in Newport, Isle of Wight, supporting children and young people with disabilities, additional needs, and complex health requirements. As a Health Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care in a nurturing environment, helping young people feel safe, valued, and empowered to develop independence and achieve their individual goals.
Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will build meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals, and support young people to access activities, hobbies, and community opportunities. The role combines direct care with accurate record-keeping and active contribution to the team's ongoing development.
This role includes:
- Providing compassionate, person-centred care and support to children and young people, assisting with personal care, health needs, and daily living activities while promoting dignity and independence
- Following care plans, behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and health protocols, and completing accurate recordings, reports, and documentation
- Supporting young people to access activities, hobbies, community opportunities, and social experiences
- Building positive and trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
- Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
The role is 34 hours per week. Shifts include mornings, evenings, and weekends, so flexibility across the week is essential.
To arrange an informal discussion or visit to Beaulieu House, contact Richard Evans (Registered Manager) at richard.evans@iow.gov.uk or call 01983 533024. Click Apply Now to submit your application before the closing date of 18 November 2026. Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
About You
Beaulieu House is looking for someone who is caring and committed to supporting children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. You will bring a flexible, positive approach to your work and an understanding of what high-quality residential care looks like in practice.
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent
- Have experience working with children, young people, or adults with disabilities
- Be able to build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Be confident completing written records and reports to an accurate standard
- Understand the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
- Be willing to work a flexible shift pattern, including evenings and weekends
- Have a positive, can-do attitude and a patient, committed approach to care
Isle of Wight Council actively promotes the diversity of its workforce 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 basic essential requirements of the role will be offered an interview opportunity.
Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with barred list, right-to-work verification, and full safer recruitment checks in line with the council's regulatory obligations. 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 has been recognised by Ofsted for the positive experiences children receive and the commitment of staff who support children to develop confidence, independence, and enjoyable life experiences. Ofsted noted that children "receive quality care and achieve positive outcomes" and benefit from "warm, trusting relationships with a skilled and enthusiastic staff team."
Joining #TeamIWC means access to a comprehensive staff benefits package alongside a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and real career progression opportunities:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days per annum plus public holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Funded apprenticeship qualification
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
- Discounted Solent ferry travel, island bus network discount, and discounted island sports and leisure gym membership
- And more, including cycle to work scheme, staff parking permit scheme, and national and local discount schemes
