Most care jobs on the Island feel like you're firefighting: stretched rotas, minimal training, and no real pathway forward. This is different. You'll join a CQC regulated service where your hours are fixed at 28 per week, you get proper support from day one, and there's a genuine commitment to developing you into a skilled practitioner who makes a tangible difference to real people's lives
Imagine going to work knowing you're supporting people who genuinely need you. You'll work across supported housing schemes and extra care services across the Island - Freshwater, Ryde, the Bay area - meeting older adults, people with learning disabilities or autism, those with mental health needs, and individuals with complex support requirements. Every person has their own story and their own goals, and you'll be the person helping them live as independently as possible while keeping their dignity at the centre of everything you do
This role gives you real flexibility without chaos. You'll work 28 hours a week on a permanent contract with evenings and weekends built in - no guessing whether you've got childcare sorted week to week. Yes, there are sleep-in duties and on-call rotas, but you're part of a supportive team that has your back, not left to sink or swim. The team across the service knows you, trusts you, and there's actual continuity in how you work
Training and development aren't afterthoughts here. You'll be actively supported to work towards your NVQ Level 2 in Care (or equivalent) while you're doing the job, which means you're building qualifications alongside real experience. No previous care experience needed - full training is provided from day one. Within a couple of years, you'll have credentials that open doors across the care and housing sector, and the foundation of genuine expertise that employers actually value
What you will be doing
- Deliver personalised care and support to people living in supported housing schemes and extra care services, following individual care plans and promoting independence, choice and inclusion
- Support people across the Island in their own homes and in community settings, helping with daily living, wellbeing and safety in ways that protect dignity
- Undertake physical moving and handling tasks and respond calmly and professionally in emergencies and challenging situations
- Maintain accurate records and reports using basic IT systems, and work within a CQC regulated care environment following all safeguarding procedures
- Work flexibly across evenings, weekends, sleep-in duties and on-call rotas as part of a supportive team
Why you will love working here
- £19,583 per annum for 28 hours a week on a permanent contract (FTE £24,479) - consistent hours so you can plan your life
- Full training and support from day one, with active investment in your NVQ Level 2 in Care so you're building real qualifications and expertise
- Work across beautiful Island locations - Freshwater, Ryde, the Bay area - supporting people in their homes and in community settings, not just in one building
- Join a supportive team in a CQC regulated service where safeguarding, person-centred care and your wellbeing actually matter
- Genuine permanent opportunity with a large, stable organisation that invests in its people and gives you a real pathway into a sustainable care career
Is this you?
- You're compassionate and patient, genuinely motivated to make a positive difference to people's lives - not just looking for any job
- You have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English, and a willingness to work towards your NVQ Level 2 in Care
- You're comfortable working in a regulated care environment and understand safeguarding, dignity and person-centred support - you take these responsibilities seriously
- You can remain calm and professional in challenging situations, build positive relationships quickly, and communicate clearly as part of a team
- You have the physical ability to undertake moving and handling tasks, and you're genuinely flexible about working evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and on-call duties
- You have basic IT skills and a commitment to equality, dignity and anti-discriminatory practice in everything you do
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.