28.5 hours per week
If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people, Beaulieu House could be the perfect place for you.
Beaulieu House is a children's home and short breaks service supporting children and young people with disabilities and behaviours that challenge. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where young people can develop independence, build confidence, and enjoy meaningful experiences.
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 that works together to achieve the best possible outcomes for the young people in our care.
About the Role
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Has a passion for supporting children and young people.
- Is caring, patient, and resilient.
- Can work independently and use their initiative.
- Takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
- Wants to make a real difference to the lives of children with additional needs.
We are seeking a Nighttime Support Worker with a Level 3 qualification or higher relevant to the sector (e.g. Health & Social Care, Residential Care, or working with young people).
Key Responsibilities
As a Night Support Worker, you will:
- Support young people to settle at bedtime and resettle if they wake during the night.
- Provide personal care and emotional support where required.
- Complete regular welfare checks and monitor young people's wellbeing.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies, safeguarding concerns, and medical needs.
- Administer medication where trained and competent to do so.
- Complete daily recordings, reports, and handovers.
- Undertake household duties, including cleaning, laundry, and preparing the home for the day team.
- Assist with audits, resource preparation, and other tasks that contribute to the smooth running of the service.
- Work in line with children's care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans.
- Contribute to creating a safe, caring, and homely environment.
Hours & Rota
This is a 28.5-hour permanent contract working waking night shifts. (3 nights a week)
Beaulieu House operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and successful applicants will be expected to work a rota that includes weekends and bank holidays.
What We Offer
As a Night Support Worker at Beaulieu House, you'll benefit from:
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Comprehensive induction and training programme.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Night duty enhancements.
- Overtime opportunities.
- A supportive and experienced team environment.
- Opportunities for career progression within Children's Services.
This is a challenging but highly rewarding role where every shift contributes to improving the lives of children and young people.
Join Beaulieu House and help make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people every day.
If you would like further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit to the service, please contact Richard Evans Registered Manager at [email protected] or phone 01983 533024
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
To discover more about our careers please visit Jobs and careers - Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;
unacceptable behaviour policy
employee code of conduct
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.
Please note, appointment to a regulated role will require you to provide additional personal details, including full employment history, referee information, and consent for any required safeguarding checks, as part of the Council’s commitment to safer recruitment and compliance with regulatory requirements.
This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]. Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.
