Domestic Support - Gouldings Resource Centre

22 hours per week

Possible job share considered between 2 positions 

Following significant investment, our newly refurbished Gouldings Resource Centre in Freshwater needs you. A scenic 20-minute journey from Newport and directly on a main bus route.

We are looking to recruit a permanent Domestic Support member of staff to join us to deliver outstanding reablement support alongside crisis and respite care to the 23 people who use our services.

You will work within the home delivering high standard of cleanliness adhering to infection prevention and control policies and procedures as well as COSHH and health and safety. The role is a rewarding, dynamic and versatile and successful candidates will be empathetic, positive and caring.

We will provide you with unrivalled support through supervision and a fantastic learning and development offer.

We are committed to ensuring all staff recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and that there are processes in place to safeguard individuals who access services in their areas. 

We work closely with local partners and are responsible for ensuring that effective systems are in place to safeguard adults and children at risk.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Warren Wickert at 01983 433192 or email [email protected].

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
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• 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 Islalnd The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers..

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also 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.

Out of Hours Standby and Call Out. You may be asked to provide support in exceptional circumstances, outside of usual business hours. Unless stated otherwise in the job summary for the role this is not part of the department’s usual standby arrangements.

This vacancy is open to all employees and agency workers working for the Council. Please view information pack and complete your job application online at https://wightnet.iow.gov.uk/jobvacancies  

If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected] Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

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.