Care and Support Worker - Southern Housing
Job Posted: 6 October 2026
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Part time
- Salary: £17,485 per annum (pro rata to £24,479 per annum)
- Industries: Health & Social Care
Care and Support Worker
Part-time
£17,485 per annum (pro rata to £24,479 per annum)
Ryde, Isle of Wight
Ref: 356
About The Role
We’re looking for caring, positive people to join our team and help us provide personalised care and support to residents and people who use our services. Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll deliver person-centred care in line with individual care and support plans, helping people to live as independently as possible while promoting dignity, choice and inclusion.
You’ll support a diverse range of individuals, including older people, people with learning disabilities and autism, people with mental health needs and people with complex support needs. Services are delivered across supported housing schemes, extra care schemes and community-based services.
This is a hands-on role that requires flexibility. You’ll be expected to work evenings and weekends where required, undertake moving and handling duties, and may be required to participate in sleep-in and on-call rotas.
You’ll work across our schemes and services located in Freshwater, Ryde, Newport and the Bay area. A vehicle with business use insurance is required for this role.
We're looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable and committed to improve the quality of life for people with care needs
You’ll bring:
- Communication skills: the ability to listen and communicate effectively with residents, colleagues and professionals
- Compassion and empathy: a caring, patient and respectful approach to supporting others
- Person-centred approach: the ability to promote independence, choice, inclusion and dignity
- Relationship building: confidence forming positive and professional relationships with residents and colleagues
- Problem-solving ability: the ability to remain calm in emergencies and respond professionally to challenging situations
- Adaptability: a flexible approach to work and the ability to adapt to different environments and individual needs
- Teamwork: the ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining professional boundaries
- Technical skills: basic IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and reports
- Values and safeguarding: a commitment to equality, anti-discriminatory practice and safeguarding responsibilities
- Qualifications & development: willingness and ability to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Care and complete the training required for the role
No previous experience is necessary — full training and support will be provided.
About the team
You’ll be part of our Care & Support service, delivering person-centred, CQC-regulated care across supported housing schemes, extra care schemes and community-based services.
Our teams support people to live as independently as possible, helping them achieve their goals while promoting dignity, wellbeing and safety. Working closely with residents, families and partner agencies, we tailor our support to each individual’s needs, preferences and wishes, ensuring people feel valued, respected and empowered in their daily lives.
What's in it for you
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Eyecare & dental
- Birthday leave
- Retailers discounts
- Cycle to work
- Buy & sell annual leave
- Season ticket loan
- In-house academy & career development
- Flexible working
About Us
At 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 people’s 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.
Closing date: 20th October 2026
Southern Housing
We’re one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the South East, the Isle of Wight and the Midlands, giving over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own. At Southern Housing we understand the difference safe, secure and affordable homes can make to people’s lives. Our vision is to create communities where everyone has a safe home in a place where they’re proud to live. We’re big and we’re local. Residents are at the heart of our services, and we use our size to influence positive change in the areas where we operate. Our values are at the HEART of what we do. As an employee, you will always be honest, working with integrity and respect. You will ensure you work in an efficient and responsive way. You will be accountable and will make effective decisions within your role. You will be professional and respectful and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, you will be a trusted and respected team member.
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