Children's Support Worker - Driver

Active Care Group; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 2,204,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay 14.07%

Training & development

Nest Pension

Job summary

Active Care Group in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a Children’s Support Worker to assist our young client after school and on weekends. The role includes personal care, medication support and daily activities, with a focus on building a trusting rapport.

You will work with another support worker on each shift to provide team-based support and accompany the client on community outings, driving where needed. A full UK driver’s licence is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Experience with supporting individuals with autism or challenging behaviours is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the client with personal care, medication, and daily activities.
• Guide in managing challenging behaviours and build a trusting rapport.
• Drive the client to community outings.
• Work with another support worker during each shift.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Please note that we require candidates that hold a full UK drivers licence to be able to drive the client's vehicle.

Join Our Team as a Support Worker - Make a difference after school and at the weekend!

Position: Children's Support Worker

Location: Bexhill-on-Sea

Hours and Shifts

Hours: Part-time during term time, Full-time during non-term time

• Term time: Tuesdays and Thursdays (3.30pm-6.30pm) and Saturdays (10am-2pm) - 10 hours a week
• Non-term time: Monday-Saturday (10am-4pm) - 36 hours a week

About the Role

We’re looking for a Support Worker to support our young client in Bexhill-on-Sea. Our client has needs such as autism and challenging behaviour.

• Support the client with personal care, medication, and daily activities.
• Provide guidance in managing challenging behaviours and build a trusting, positive rapport.
• Drive the client to exciting community outings.
• Work alongside another support worker during each shift for team-based support.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: Up to £16 per hour (depending on experience) - you’ll also receive an additional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour worked.
• Training & Development: Full specialist training course, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from our Care Manager.
• Benefits: Nest Pension for your future. Access to the Active Learning Hub for continuous training and personal development.

Why Join Us

We believe in providing ongoing support and career development for our team. With the backing of a dedicated clinical and business leadership team, we’ll help you grow and develop your career 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.