Children's Support Worker

Active Care Group; Little Altcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Little Altcar is seeking a Children's Support Worker to assist children with complex health needs in their homes and the community. This role requires a passion for working with children, effective communication skills, and a commitment to person-centered care. Flexible shift options are available, including afternoons and early evenings. The position offers excellent training, support from managers, and incentives for referrals. Join us to make a difference in the lives of children today!

Benefits

Excellent Induction Training

Ongoing support from managers

Paid DBS Check

Holiday pay

Nest Personal Pension

Referral bonuses up to £1000

Qualifications

• A passion for working with children.
• Genuine interest in providing person-centered care.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex health needs in their homes.
• Engage children in community activities like swimming and park visits.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and families.

Skills

Working with children

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a new role in Southport, for afternoon shifts?

Would you love a rewarding role, supporting children with complex health needs in their family homes and taking them out in the community?

Come and join Active Care in the Home.

We'd like you to join us as a Children's Support Worker to care for our growing CYP (children & young people) client base in Southport.

What you'll be doing

We are rapidly expanding our children's care packages in the Southport area. Therefore, we are looking to grow our team.

This role is to work across children's packages of care in Southport, supporting children with additional health needs (either autism and challenging behaviour, or clinical complex needs) in their family homes and taking them out in the community to do activities such as swimming and going to the park, or taking them to school.

Shifts

• Day shifts
• Afternoon shifts available (12pm-5pm)
• Early evening shifts available (3.30pm-6.30pm)
• Part time

What we can offer you

• Excellent Induction Training
• Ongoing support from our Children's Care Managers
• Monthly advance rotas
• Paid DBS Check
• Accrued holiday pay
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care in the Home

What we need from you

• A passion for working with children
• Have a genuine interest in providing the best person centered care possible
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain professional boundaries with the client and their family members, adhering to direction from the care manager as appropriate

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability committed employer.