Children's Support Worker

Active Care Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay 14.07%

Nest pension

Active Learning Hub

Refer a friend

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a caring individual to support a 15-year-old boy at his family home and in the community. The client has Angelman syndrome, learning disabilities, epilepsy, non-verbal communication, scoliosis, wheelchair use and gastrostomy.

This role involves double up shifts with another support worker. The position is part-time with weekday evenings (4pm–7pm) and around 15 hours per week on a flexible zero-hours contract.

Qualifications

• Support a 15-year-old boy with complex needs including Angelman syndrome, learning disabilities, epilepsy and non-verbal communication.
• Able to work in a two-person shift alongside another support worker on double up shifts.
• Flexible to weekday evenings and committed to regular, planned rotas.

Responsibilities

• Support one individual with complex needs in his family home and in the community.
• Be part of a consistent care team with regular, planned weekly shifts.
• Follow rotas and participate in ongoing training and supervision.

Job description

Are you looking for a part time role in Southport, for weekday evenings (4pm-7pm)?

Would you love a rewarding role, supporting our young client with complex needs in his family home?

Join Active Assistance and become part of a rewarding care team supporting our young client in Southport.

This is more than just a job — it's a chance to build a trusted connection with one child and make a genuine difference in their life.

About the role:

This role is to support a 15 year old boy in his family home and out in the community. Our client has complex needs including Angelman syndrome, learning disabilities, epilepsy, non-verbal, scoliosis, wheelchair user and hoist, gastrostomy. This is double up shifts (two support workers on shift together).

Shifts:

• Weekday evenings (4pm-7pm)
• 15 hours a week available

In this role, you'll support one individual with complex needs as part of a consistent care team, with regular weekly shifts and rotas planned in advance. While the role is offered on a flexible zero-hours contract, the work is ongoing and typically provides a stable working pattern with the same client.

What to look forward to:

• Earn up to £13.50 per hour (depending on experience) - You'll also receive an additional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour worked
• Advanced monthly rotas
• Full specialist training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from your Care Manager
• Access to the Active Learning Hub – e-learning & in-person development
• Nest pension
• Be recognised through our Active Awards programme
• Refer a friend and earn up to £1,500
• A chance to build a meaningful career with the backing of a leading clinical and business team

At Active Assistance we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and we'd be very happy to discuss this with you.