Care & Support Worker

Job description

Job Description

The roleWe are looking for a Care & Support Worker to join us here at Southern Housing on the Isle of Wight!You will work as part of a team providing personalised care and support to residents and people who use our services in line with established care and support plans. You will work with older people, frail elderly, people with a learning disability and autism, people with mental health issues and people with complex needs.The Care & Support Worker role provides services in supported housing schemes, extra care schemes and community-based services.You will need to work flexibly to cover evenings and weekends as required to meet the needs of the service. You must be physically able to undertake moving and handling, have the use of a vehicle with business use insurance and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.Please note this is a permanent full time role.The locationYou will work in our Green Meadows scheme, based in Freshwater, Isle of Wight.What youll be doingProvide care to residents and people who use our services, as identified in their person-centred care plan. This may include some intimate personal care.Deliver care in a way which promotes independence, rights, choices, and inclusion in the community.Summon professional assistance in the case of an emergency.Practice within the criteria set out in the Care Quality Commission standards ensuring residents have an up-to-date care plan and risk assessment which reflects their individual needs and wishes.What youll needHold 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above (or equivalent Grade 9-5) inc Maths & EnglishAbility to listen and communicate effectivelyGood written communication and numeracy skillsBasic IT skillsDriving licence and access to a vehicleAble to work both as part of a team and also unsupervisedKnowledge of personal boundariesUnderstanding of the requirements of CQCBenefits in working with usAs a trusting and competitive provider of care and support services on the Island, we can provide you with paid travel time, generous mileage and holiday allowance, paid DBS and training as well as health benefits package. And if you're interested in career progression, then we are the employer for you!The ability to buy extra leave and discount cardsFlexible working hours covering weekdays, evening & weekendsEmployee referral schemeCash claim-back on medical treatmentsFull training provided at no additional costAdditional payment for sleep-in duties, where applicableDiscounted rates on a cycle scheme, personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insuranceClosing date: 16th July2026at 23:59pmPlease note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applicationsApplying for roles with usAbout usAt Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.What's in it for youPensionLife assuranceHealthcare cash planEyecare & dentalBirthday leaveRetailersdiscountsCycle to workBuy & sell annual leaveSeason ticket loanIn-house academy & career developmentFlexible workingInclusion and DiversityWe work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experienceand perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.TPBN1_UKTJ

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Freshwater

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-07-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English