Assistant Support Worker

Please note this is a permanent position

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Interview Date: Thursday 26th March 2026

We are looking for an Assistant Support Worker, an exciting opportunity to work with residents in our 17 bed Assessment Hub, Newport, Isle of Wight. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, a good communicator, passionate and positive.

Job Summary:

Within the Hub (Howard House) you will work holistically and collaboratively, developing the services’ multi-agency approach and supporting residents to progress through the stages of the Isle of Wight Homelessness Pathway.

Key Responsibilities:

The role of

Assistant Support Workeris an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a motivated and dynamic Assistant Support Worker you will be assisting with the delivery of a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control, enabling residents to achieve positive life changes and ultimately empower them to lead fulfilling lives. You will complete day to day activities including administration tasks, dealing with queries both face to face and over the phone and support the successful operation of the Hub.

Successful candidate will have: 

• Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes
• Good customer service and time management skills with ability to prioritise workload
• The initiative towards problem solving which helps benefit colleagues and clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found