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Join Our Community Outreach & Reablement Team – Community Support Workers (Island-wide)
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Our Community Outreach service, which includes Reablement, is seeking dedicated Community Support Workers across the Isle of Wight.
In this rewarding role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence and wellbeing. Whether you're experienced in care or just starting your journey, we welcome individuals who are compassionate, reliable, and eager to support others in their homes.
What We’re Looking For:
- A genuine commitment to supporting people to live independently
- Understanding of working in a domiciliary care setting
- Willingness to work flexibly across the island on a shift basis
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
- Business use car insurance (required when using your own vehicle) pool cars may be available
Your base will be with the Outreach team in Newport, with start locations in either Newport or Ryde.
What We Offer:
- Guaranteed weekly hours plus overtime opportunities
- Shift-based pay (not contact time)
- Full paid training and ongoing development
- Paid annual leave
- Enhanced pay on bank holidays
- Access to Council pool cars (subject to conditions)
- Opportunity to study for a Diploma in Health & Social Care
- Employee recognition schemes
- Uniform provided and regular supervision
Safeguarding, Safety & Compliance
As part of the Isle of Wight Council, we are committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. All employees are expected to familiarise themselves with the Council’s Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Data Protection policies, and undertake relevant training to always ensure safe and professional practice.
For more information or an informal chat, please contact our Assistant Managers on 01983 823830.
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
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.
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;
our values, culture and inclusivity
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk 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.
For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk 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.