Children's Support Worker - Driver

Active Care Group; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest Pension

Active Learning Hub access

Training & development

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a Children's Support Worker in Bexhill-on-Sea. The role is part-time during term time and full-time during non-term time, with shifts including after-school and weekend hours.

A full UK driving licence is required to drive the client’s vehicle, and you will work as part of a two-person team to support a young client with autism and challenging behaviour. Benefits include competitive pay up to £16 per hour plus 14.07% holiday pay, with ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Full UK driver’s licence required to drive client’s vehicle.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism and challenging behaviour.
• Role involves after-school and weekend shifts and flexible hours.
• Shifts are double-up with another support worker on each shift.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driver's license

Personal care

Behavior support

Teamwork

Job description

# Children's Support Worker - DriverBexhill-on-SeaPart TimeCloses 7 October 2026Apply nowYou'll be taken to our application system to complete your application.## About this role**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:** Part-time during term time, Full-time during non-term time**Shifts:*** **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. This role offers a unique opportunity to help our young client thrive both at home and in the community. All of the shifts are double up shifts (two support workers on shift together).**We require a candidate that holds a full UK drivers licence to be able to drive the client's vehicle, to enable him to access the community.****Your Key Responsibilities:*** Support the client with personal care, medication, and daily activities.* Provide guidance in managing challenging behaviors 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* 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.* **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.If you’re ready to make a real impact and take on a role that’s both rewarding and fun, apply today!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.