Support Workers – JAY Just About You Service - Age UK

Job Posted: 20 June 2025

• Contract Term: Casual
• Location: Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Pay in line with Real Living Wage – currently £12.60 per hour
• Industries: Health & Social Care

Join Our Team as a JAY (Just About You) Support Worker 

• Ref: JAY60 
• Hours: Aiming for a minimum of 10 hours per week, Mon-Fri 
• Pay: In line with Real Living Wage – currently £12.60 per hour 
• Contract Term: Casual 
• Work Location: Isle of Wight – Various Areas 

How many support worker roles do you know where you have no evenings, weekends or personal care? You will focus on building connections and supporting with practical tasks to keep people independent, all whilst earning a fair Real Living Wage.

About Us

Age UK Isle of Wight is an independent charity dedicated to supporting all communities on the Island. We focus on empowering Island residents aged 50 and above, as well as their caregivers and families. Our mission is to enable older individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives while addressing feelings of isolation, inequality and loneliness.

About the Role

We are actively recruiting Support Workers for our Just About You (JAY) home help service. Our committed team strives to assist clients in preserving their independence and enjoying comfort in their own homes.

We offer comprehensive support across the Island, customising our services to meet the unique needs of each individual. Whether it's assisting with shopping, light cleaning, meal preparation, or providing companionship during social outings, our goal is to ensure that clients receive the assistance they require. We focus on collaborating with clients to guarantee they are thoroughly supported.

About You 

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

• A cheerful and engaging personality
• An empathic, patient, and non-judgmental character
• The ability to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle during your working hours

In Return We Provide

• A designated coordinator to support you in every aspect of your role
• Full online training
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• A name badge and uniform (shirt only)
• An allowance towards phone bills to cover the use of our care app

By joining our friendly team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our clients. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we invite you to apply today and become part of something meaningful.

Important Information

This role involves regulated activity with adults and is subject to an enhanced plus barring DBS check. Individuals on the Adults’ Barred List are legally barred from the role. Any offer of employment made is conditional upon the assessment of criminal records and other pre-employment checks.

How to Apply

To view the full job description and upload your CV, please scroll down this page and click on “Apply Now.” If you have any questions about the application process, you may contact us at [email protected].

Please note that if you are submitting multiple applications, you will need to create additional usernames (you can use the same email address).

Registered Charity No: 1118711 

Age UK Isle of Wight is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applications from everyone. 

Age UK Isle of Wight is proud to be a Living Wage employer.