Discover Your Future in Care & Health: Spring Careers Festival Returns to Newport with Over 20 Organisations

Islanders considering a career in care or health are invited to the Spring Care & Health Careers Festival, taking place at Lord Louis Library, Newport, on Wednesday, May 27, from 10am to 2pm.

The IW Council event follows the success of its annual autumn festival and will bring together more than 20 local employers, organisations, and support services. Visitors can drop in to speak directly with care providers, health services, training partners, and community organisations.

Explore a Wide Range of Roles

From caring and nursing to administration, estates, maintenance, and support services, there are opportunities for everyone. New organisations attending include Island Jobs, offering advice on applications and job searches, and the Lighthouse Clinic, promoting health sector careers and vacancies.

Get Expert Guidance

The event is open to anyone wanting to explore local opportunities. There will also be advice on qualifications, training, and development. Martin Garbett, service manager and nominated individual at the IW Council, said the event helped showcase the “incredible breadth of opportunities” in the sector. Emily Pratt, from the council’s recruitment team, said care and health careers suited a wide range of transferable skills.

For more information, visit iw.observer/career-events.