Children's Support Worker (Part Time)

Active Care Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Advance rotas

Training & development

Nest pension

Active Awards programme

Refer a friend bonus (£1,500)

Career progression support

Active Learning Hub access

Job summary

Active Assistance is seeking a compassionate in-home care supporter for a 13-year-old with cerebral palsy and epilepsy in Preston. You will work mornings and evenings on a flexible, part-time zero-hours contract, supporting daily routines and safety in the family home.

Join a dedicated care team, with ongoing rotas and comprehensive training, plus holiday pay, pension, and progression opportunities within the Active group.

Responsibilities

• Support a 13-year-old girl with complex health needs in her family home.
• Provide morning (7:00–09:00) and evening (15:00/16:00–20:30/21:00) care shifts.
• Work flexible weekdays and weekends on a part-time, zero-hours pattern; approx 3–4 shifts per week.

Job description

Are you looking for a part time role for morning and evening shifts? Would you love a rewarding role, supporting a 13 year old girl with complex health needs in her family home? Join Active Assistance and become part of a rewarding care team supporting our young client in Preston. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to build a trusted connection with one individual and make a genuine difference in her life.

About the role

This role is to support a 13 year old girl who has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, developmental delay, visual impairment, wheelchair dependent and PEG feed in her own home. She lives at home with her family and cat.

When you will be working

Mornings and evenings

Mornings are 7am-9am

Evenings are 3pm/4pm - 8.30pm/9pm

Flexibility required to work weekdays and weekends

Part time - approx 3-4 shifts a week

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.

What to look forward to

• 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

We are an equal opportunites employer. However due to the needs of this client, we are only able to accept applications from female support workers under genuine occupational requirements (Equality Act 2010). 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.