Community Hub Care Assistant - Island Healthcare Limited
Job Posted: 24 July 2025
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full or part time
- Salary: £12.30-£13.53 + £1 per hr overtime + 50p enhancement paid for HUB shifts. Enhancements paid for relevant NVQ's. Attendance bonus
- Industries: Health & Social Care
Join a team that feels like family.
Support that meets people where they are
We’re looking for a warm, reliable care assistant to support people living in the community. This is a hands-on role where you’ll help people feel safe, supported and cared for in their own homes.
Some visits might mean helping with washing and dressing. Others may involve delivering a meal, helping with medication, or simply being a calm, kind presence. You’ll follow clear care plans and get to know the people you support over time.
If you enjoy one-to-one care, value your independence, and want to do real work that matters — this could be the right role for you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
You’ll be part of a team that truly cares about each other and the people we support.
- A team that feels like family, with real support and steady hours
- One to one support that feels personal and meaningful
- Get paid to train and build your confidence
- Earn while you learn with fully funded qualifications
- Career growth if you want it — we’ll help you take the next step
- Snacks and drinks on every and paid breaks
- A workplace that takes lone-working safety seriously
What Your Day Could Look Like
Every visit is a chance to offer care, dignity and reassurance
- Help people with washing, dressing or toileting needs
- Support with meals, medication and light kitchen tasks.
- Care for people who may be unwell or at end of life.
- Keep care plans and notes up to date after each visit
- Joint team meetings and keep training to keep your skills sharp
- Work independently while following clear guidance and routine
What We’d Love You to Bring
We’re looking for someone kind, thoughtful and calm under pressure
- You’re 18 or over and happy to work on your own
- You can follow plans but also use your common sense
- You treat people with care, dignity and respect
- You’re confident writing short notes or updating a plan
- You take health and safety seriously, especially when working alone
- A clean driving licence
- NVQ 2 or 3 in care are great but not essential
What Makes Island Healthcare Different
We’re a family-run company, and we treat our staff and residents with the same care we’d want for our own families.
For over 20 years, we’ve been part of life on the Island. We’ve built trust by doing the right things, the right way. That’s why many of our team stay for years: they feel respected and proud of the work they do.
Our homes feel like just that — homes. They’re welcoming, well-run, and full of people who care.
So if you want to do real work that matters, with people who truly care — we’d love to hear from you.
Island Healthcare Limited
At Island Healthcare, we believe in the power of care to transform lives. Since 2003, our family-run business has been dedicated to providing the highest quality care to residents of the Isle of Wight. Our journey began when Maggie and Nigel Bennett, brought their wealth of experience in the care sector to the table and purchased Highfield House, our first care home in Shanklin. Over the years, we have expanded to six homes and a small domiciliary care service, serving 160 people and counting. Join the dynamic team at Island Healthcare and make a real difference in people’s lives. As a valued member of our staff, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care to those who need it most. Embrace the challenge and reward of a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. With the right support and training, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and advance your career along clear paths. Bring your compassion and enthusiasm and let us help you reach your full potential.
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