Health Care Assistant (Apprentice Support Worker)

About the role

Isle of Wight Council is recruiting a Health Care Assistant (Apprentice Support Worker) at Beaulieu House, an Ofsted-rated GOOD children's home and short breaks service in Newport. You will support children and young people with disabilities, additional needs and complex health requirements to develop independence and achieve their goals, within a caring team in a nurturing home environment. The role is flexible, including mornings, evenings and weekends.

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 relationships with children, families and professionals
• Follow care plans, behaviour support plans, risk assessments and health protocols
• Help children develop communication, life skills and confidence
• Complete accurate recordings, reports and documentation
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
• Attend training, supervision and team meetings

Required profile

• Experience working with children, young people or adults with disabilities
• Caring, patient and committed to making a positive difference
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships
• Confident completing written records and reports
• Positive "can-do" attitude and flexibility
• Understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare
• Willingness to work a flexible shift pattern including evenings and weekends
• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent

What we offer

• Apprenticeship with a funded qualification and comprehensive induction and training
• Grade 4 salary of 26,429 to 26,847 per year pro rata (actual 24,286 to 24,670)
• Local Government Pension Scheme and employee assistance programme
• Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends and bank holidays, with overtime opportunities
• 32 days annual leave plus public holidays, and staff benefits such as discounted ferry and bus travel, cycle-to-work scheme, staff parking permit and relocation scheme of up to 8,000 pounds for some roles