Children's Support Worker

Active Care Group Recruitment; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children's Support Worker to provide essential support to a young client with cerebral palsy. This rewarding role involves assisting the child both at school and in their family home, ensuring they receive the care and attention they need. The ideal candidate will possess a kind and caring nature, along with strong communication skills. With flexible working hours and comprehensive training provided, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's life while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Specialist Training

Accrued Holiday Pay

Flexible Zero Hours Contract

Access to Active Learning Hub

Personal Pension Scheme

Recognition through Active Awards

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with complex health needs.
• Ability to manage clinical equipment with proper training.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with cerebral palsy at school and home.
• Manage clinical equipment and provide compassionate care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Caring Nature

Passion for Working with Young People

Job description

Due to the rural location, you will need to be a driver with a car to apply for this role.

Would you love a rewarding role supporting a child with cerebral palsy at school or in his family home?

Join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care.

Within the Care in the Home division, we support children and young people with complex health needs to live at home with their families.

We are looking for a Children's Support Worker to work with our new young client near Carlisle.

Working hours include:

• Both days and nights available
• Day shifts at school during term time (exact hours to be confirmed)
• Waking nights (exact hours to be confirmed)

Role responsibilities:

This role involves supporting our young client with cerebral palsy at school and in his family home, including managing clinical equipment. Full training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support will be provided.

Ideal candidate qualities:

• Passion for working with young people
• Kind and caring nature
• Flexibility and reliability
• Good communication skills

Benefits include:

• £12.25 to £12.50 per hour, depending on experience
• Specialist training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from the Clinical Care Manager
• Accrued holiday pay
• Regular work with rolling rotas
• Flexible zero hours contract
• Access to the Active Learning Hub with e-learning and face-to-face training
• Personal pension scheme
• Recognition through the Active Awards programme
• Referral scheme earning up to £1,500
• Support from qualified clinical and leadership teams to develop your career

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process and in the workplace.