Children's Support Worker - Cardiff

Active Care Group; Penarth, Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest pension

Active Learning Hub

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Active Assistance in Penarth is hiring a part-time Children's Support Worker to help an 11-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, VP shunt, and non-verbal communication. You will provide 2:1 care in the family home and out in the community, with Tuesday and Thursday evenings (3pm-7pm) and Saturday shifts.

A full UK driving licence is required to drive the client's vehicle. The role offers ongoing shifts, specialist training, and access to the Active Learning Hub, with Nest pension and a

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Experience supporting a child with complex needs.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 care to one child in the family home and community.
• Support the child with daily activities and routines.
• Follow care plans and work with the care team to ensure consistency.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

# Children's Support WorkerCardiffPart TimeCloses 7 October 2026Apply nowYou'll be taken to our application system to complete your application.## About this role***We require candidates that hold a full UK drivers licence for this role, to drive the client's vehicle.***Would you like a **part time** role,for**Tuesday and Thursday early evenings (3pm-7pm) and Saturday days?**Would you love a rewarding role, supporting our young client with complex health needs in their family home and out in the community?Join **Active Assistance** and become part of a rewarding new care team supporting our new young client in Penarth.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 her life.**About the role:****Active Assistance** are expanding our client base, and have a new children's care package in Penarth.This role is to support our brand new client, an 11 year old girl, in her family home and out in the community. Our client has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, has a VP shunt, and is non-verbal and has behavioural challenges. You will be working alongside another support worker for all shifts (2:1 care).**We require candidates that hold a full UK drivers licence** to be able to drive the client's vehicle, to take her out into the community.**When you will be working:*** **Tuesday and Thursday evenings (3pm-7pm) and Saturdays (7hr long day shift)**- please note that this is for term time and in school holiday time will change to Tues/Thurs/Sat 12pm-5pm* We will also have sleeping nights (10pm-8am) availableIn 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**Apply today and become part of something special with Active Assistance.***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.*