Isle of Wight Council • Isle Of Wight, South East England
About this role
37 hours per week
Beaulieu House is a Children’s Home and Short Breaks Service for children with disabilities, located in Newport, Isle of Wight
About the Role
We are seeking two Apprentice Support Workers to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a rewarding career supporting children and young people with behaviours that challenge and complex medical needs.
As a Support Worker at Beaulieu House, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact and help improve the quality of life of our young people. We focus on developing independence through life skills, ensuring our children have fun and access new experiences.
We are child-led in our approach, always seeking activities tailored to each individual. Our young people have enjoyed exciting trips to Legoland, Robin Hill, Marwell Zoo, and many more adventures!
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience in a supportive care environment
Full training and guidance to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Level 4
A guaranteed permanent contract upon successful completion of the diploma
Access to a wide range of professional training including: Safeguarding, First Aid, PROACT-SCIPr-UK® (Positive Behaviour Support), Trauma Awareness, much more.
Benefits
As a Support Worker at Beaulieu House, you can expect
Employee Assistance Programme – for wellbeing and support
LGA Pension Scheme
Shift enhancements and overtime opportunities
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate, person-centred care
Support with daily routines, activities, and medical needs
Encourage independence and positive outcomes
Collaborate with families and professionals to ensure holistic care
Who We’re Looking For
Caring, resilient individuals with a genuine interest in working with children and young people
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
No prior experience required – just your commitment and enthusiasm
Contract Details
Fixed-term apprenticeship contract for 2 years with potential permanent employment on completion
The wage rate is National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage – The Isle of Wight Council offers this salary throughout the apprenticeship duration rather than current Apprentice Wage rates
Ready to start your journey in care?
Apply now and become part of a team that’s changing lives every day.
This is a challenging yet exciting position.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.