Children's Support Worker - Driver

Active Care Group; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A provider of complex care services in Eastbourne is seeking a Children's Support Worker to assist young clients with autism in their homes and community. This part-time role offers flexibility with day shifts and competitive pay up to £14 per hour. The ideal candidate should have a caring nature, good communication skills, and a genuine passion for working with young people. Training provided for those new to the role.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Training & Development

Accrued holiday pay

Nest Pension

Access to Active Learning Hub

Qualifications

• Experience with autism and challenging behaviors is a plus but not required.
• Must have a genuine passion for working with young people.
• Should possess a bubbly and enthusiastic personality.

Responsibilities

• Support the client with personal care, medication, and daily activities.
• Provide guidance in managing challenging behaviors and build a trusting rapport.
• Take the client on community outings.

Skills

Experience with autism

Communication skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Note: you must hold a drivers licence and a car for this position.

Are you looking for a part time role for day shifts?

Are you passionate about supporting young people with autism and challenging behaviour and making a real difference in their lives?

Position:

Children's Support Worker

Location:

Must be flexible to work in our packages in Hastings, Hailsham, Bexhill-on-Sea, Pevensey

Contract Type:

Part-time, flexible zero hours

Shifts:

Various day shifts - weekdays & weekends

About the Role:

This role is to support our young clients with autism and challenging behaviour in their family homes and out in the community. You will be working across children's packages in the following locations: Hastings, Bexhill on Sea, Pevensey and Hailsham. Most of the packages are 2:1 (working alongside another support worker)

We require a driver with a car for this role.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Support the client with personal care, medication, and daily activities.
• Supporting the clients with moving and handling
• Provide guidance in managing challenging behaviors and build a trusting, positive rapport.
• Take the client on exciting community outings
• Work alongside another support worker during each shift for team-based support.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: Up to £14 per hour (depending on experience)
• Training & Development: Full specialist training course, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from our Care Manager.
• Benefits:
  • Accrued holiday pay
  • Nest Pension for your future
  • Access to the Active Learning Hub for continuous training and personal development

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Experience with autism and challenging behaviors (a plus, but not required).
• A genuine passion for working with young people.
• A bubbly and enthusiastic personality that can engage and motivate.
• Kind and caring nature with strong communication skills.
• The ability to be flexible, reliable, and work well in a team.

Why Join Us?

We are one of the UK's largest providers of complex care, and 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 Care in the Home.

If you're ready to make a real impact and take on a role that's both rewarding and fun, apply today!

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 confident employer.