Most care jobs feel like you're treading water: the same shifts, the same struggles, no real progression. This one is different. We're looking for someone ready to step up into a senior role where you'll actually lead, develop, and make a visible difference to young people with learning disabilities and autism, every single day
Picture yourself in a role where you're not just supporting - you're mentoring junior staff, shaping how the home runs, and having real input into the lives of the young people in your care. You'll work alongside the management team, handling delegated responsibilities that matter. This is what career progression looks like in residential care: trust, responsibility, and the chance to grow into leadership
The home is one of the Isle of Wight's leading providers, with over 300 dedicated staff across multiple residential homes. That scale means genuine opportunity for internal promotion and professional development. You're not joining a struggling outfit; you're joining an organisation with real resources, real training budgets, and real commitment to looking after their people
Every day you'll be in the community and in the home, supporting young people with learning disabilities and autism in their day-to-day lives. You'll build relationships that matter, see progress that sticks, and come home knowing you led your team well. Plus, you'll get paid in-house training, gym membership discounts, and appreciation gifts throughout the year - because this team genuinely values the people who do the work
What you will be doing
- Work alongside the care team to meet the day-to-day support and care needs of young people with learning disabilities and autism, both in the home and in the community
- Support and mentor junior staff, helping them develop their skills and confidence in their roles
- Assist the management team with running the home smoothly and undertake delegated responsibilities that come with your senior position
- Take on medication administration duties and ensure all safeguarding and care standards are met to a high standard
Why you will love working here
- A permanent full-time contract with genuine career progression within a large, growing provider
- Paid in-house training and development opportunities to keep building your skills and qualifications
- Enhanced bank holiday rates, discounted gym membership, and appreciation gifts throughout the year - because your hard work matters
- A genuinely welcoming and supportive team culture where you'll feel valued and part of something meaningful
Is this you?
- Are you a support worker with solid experience and medication training? Or do you hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification? Either way, we want to hear from you
- You have the maturity and confidence to lead other staff members and model best practice in care and support
- You're someone who genuinely enjoys working with young people with learning disabilities and autism, and you see the potential in helping them thrive
- You're reliable, organised, and ready for a permanent full-time role where you can really settle in and build something
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.