HMP Community Support Worker
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 5, £26,402 to £26,824 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £22,834.16 to £23,199.14) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Isle of Wight Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2026_1778 |
Summary
32 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team who deliver care and support to people staying at HM Prison - Isle of Wight.
You will play a key role in supporting to deliver a high-quality service, which has a person-centred approach and actively supports and maximises people’s independence. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a good understanding of working in a domiciliary setting providing double handed care and support to people who have care and support needs.
This is a very rewarding role and is ideally suited to both who are experienced and those who are new to Caring.
As part of a new and enthusiastic team, you will benefit from shift-based pay, rather than contact time and guaranteed hours per week plus overtime.
You will be working on a shift basis, at HMP - Isle of Wight in Newport (IOW).
Benefits:
Full Paid Training Provided
Paid Annual Leave
Enhanced Rates on Bank Holidays
Opportunity to study for Diploma in Health and Social Care
Employee Recognition
Uniform and Regular Supervisions
All post holders must have the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role and have a full UK driving license.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team who deliver care and support to people staying at HM Prison - Isle of Wight.
You will play a key role in supporting to deliver a high-quality service, which has a person-centred approach and actively supports and maximises people’s independence. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a good understanding of working in a domiciliary setting providing double handed care and support to people who have care and support needs.
This is a very rewarding role and is ideally suited to both who are experienced and those who are new to Caring.
As part of a new and enthusiastic team, you will benefit from shift-based pay, rather than contact time and guaranteed hours per week plus overtime.
You will be working on a shift basis, at HMP - Isle of Wight in Newport (IOW).
Benefits:
Full Paid Training Provided
Paid Annual Leave
Enhanced Rates on Bank Holidays
Opportunity to study for Diploma in Health and Social Care
Employee Recognition
Uniform and Regular Supervisions
All post holders must have the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role and have a full UK driving license.
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