Careers in Children's Services
Create change together in Children's Social Care
Creating change together
We are determined and work as one directorate, keeping children and families at the centre of all we do.
We work together with children and families, our dedicated children's service staff team, partners, and communities to improve the lives and outcomes for the children and families we serve on the Isle of Wight.
We value and respect the work social care teams do. We make sure everyone has the tools, support and guidance needed to make real change happen.
We understand that our social workers and our staff require the right environment to succeed in this challenging, yet rewarding and important field.
Become part of #TeamIWC, our Children's Social Care workforce
Featured Jobs
Support families. Protect children. Empower your practice.
Join a committed team making a real difference for children and families. Use your experience, empathy, and expertise to deliver impactful social work and shape brighter futures across the Isle of Wight.
Apply to be a social worker in the Children's Support and Protection Team
Be the safe, steady change a child needs.
Foster with Isle of Wight Council and help transform a child’s life. We offer full training, support, and allowances. All backgrounds welcome - just bring compassion, commitment, and a spare room.
Apply to be a foster carer
Support children. Empower growth. Make every shift count.
Join Beaulieu House as a Casual Support Worker. Provide care for children with disabilities, promote safety and development, and work flexibly.
Full training, support, and meaningful impact included.
Apply to be a Casual Support Worker
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Isle of Wight Youth Justice Service, based in County Hall, as part of their Business Support hub.
Providing key administrative and secretarial support services to the wider team, this post will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work in a busy, multi-agency team.
Apply to be a Business Support Officer for the Youth Justice Service
Do you have experience working with children and families? An exciting opportunity has become available to join Children’s Services as a Family Practitioner within the Support & Protection Teams, where you'll play a vital role in helping to improve outcomes for families.
If you are passionate about making a difference to local families and children and want to be part of a culture that values learning and continuous professional development, please get in touch to find out more.
Apply to be a Family Practitioner
This is an exciting opportunity to join our volunteer scheme here at Children’s Services, the scheme is managed by the Targeted Family Support Team and provides opportunity to volunteer across Children’s Services.
We are looking to grow our team of volunteers as we move forward in more effectively supporting children and families living on our Island.
Apply to be a Family Champion volunteer
Our practice model
Our practice model is
- relational
- strengths based
- solution focussed
- restorative
We embody this model in all our relationships.
We embrace an inclusive culture and we use language that cares.
We will support you in your role and challenge you to be your best.
If you are up for the challenge, come and help us shape our Children's Social Care service.
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