Children's Support Worker - Evenings/Weekends

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a compassionate and reliable Part-Time Children's Support Worker. In this role, you'll support children with complex health needs during evenings and weekends, making a real difference in their lives. No prior experience is required, as full training will be provided. Enjoy flexible shifts, a supportive team environment, and various perks including holiday pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Full specialist training & shadowing shifts provided

Ongoing support from Clinical Care Manager

Flexible zero-hours contract

Accrued holiday pay

Access to Active Learning Hub

Nest personal pension scheme

Refer a friend scheme with rewards

Active Awards programme

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Kind, caring, and patient nature.
• Passion for working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship, and support to children in their homes.
• Work flexible shifts on evenings and weekends.
• Assist with day-to-day needs to ensure comfort and fulfillment.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communication skills

Positive attitude

Kind, caring, and patient nature

Job description

Part-Time Children's Support Worker Evenings & Weekends (Tresillian & Redruth)

Please note: A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Are you someone who's compassionate, reliable, and looking for a truly rewarding part-time role?

Would you love the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex health needs all while working flexible weekday evenings and weekends?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Active Care Group, one of the UK's leading providers of specialist care in the home. We help children and young people with complex medical needs live safely and happily in their own homes and you could be a vital part of that mission.

What the role involves:

We're looking for a Children's Support Worker to join our team and support two young clients in Tresillian and Redruth.

• Tresillian package: Weekday evenings (4pm-8pm) and weekends (11am-5pm)

• Redruth package: Weekday evenings (4.15pm-8.15pm) and weekends (1pm-8pm)

• We can offer approximately 3-5 shifts a week

You'll be working closely with these children in their family homes, offering care, companionship, and support with day-to-day needs making their lives as comfortable and fulfilling as possible.

You don't need previous complex care experience just the right attitude. We provide full training, shadow shifts, and ongoing clinical support to help you thrive.

What we're looking for:

• A full UK driving licence (essential)

• A kind, caring, and patient nature

• Passion for working with children and young people

• Good communication skills and a positive attitude

• Reliability and flexibility to meet family needs

What you'll get in return:

• Up to £13.25 per hour (depending on experience)

• Full specialist training & shadowing shifts provided

• Ongoing support from our Clinical Care Manager

• Flexible zero-hours contract with consistent shift patterns

• Accrued holiday pay

• Access to our Active Learning Hub with a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face development opportunities

• Nest personal pension scheme

• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1,500

• Active Awards programme recognising our outstanding team members

Why join Active Care Group?

Because we don't just offer jobs we offer meaningful careers in care. You'll be part of a professional, supportive team, helping children live life to the fullest in the comfort of their own homes.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and for this role, due to genuine occupational requirements, we are seeking female support workers. We're also a Disability Confident employer, committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Ready to apply?

If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and start your journey with Active Care Group.