Children's Support Worker (Part Time)

Active Care Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,020 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Nest pension

Active Awards

Job summary

Active Care Group in Altrincham is seeking a Female Children's Support Worker to assist a 10-year-old girl with quadraplegic cerebral palsy. Shifts are Tuesdays and Thursdays 4pm-8pm, and Sundays 10am-8pm, with part-time 18 hours weekly.

You'll work alongside another worker, providing engaging activities and mobility support in a home setting. The role is on a zero-hours contract with a supportive care manager, access to training, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for children with complex needs.
• Willingness to work Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Sundays.
• Ability to work with a small, consistent care team.

Responsibilities

• Care for a 10-year-old girl with quadraplegic cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair.
• Engage in activities, outdoor time, arts and crafts, and cooking with the child; support mobility and hoisting as needed.

Skills

Children's care

Support worker

Cerebral palsy care

Job description

For genuine occupational requirements we require female support workers for this client.

Are you looking for a Children's Support Worker role,for Tuesday and Thursday evenings (4pm-8pm) and Sundays (10am-8pm)?

About the role:

Active Care in the Home are expanding our client base, and have a new children's care package in Altrincham.

We're looking to recruit Children's Support Workers to care for a 10 year old girl who has quadraplegic cerebral palsy, she uses a wheelchair and requires hoisting.

You will be working alongside another Support Worker for all shifts.

The role will involve keeping her busy and entertained, participating in activities with her. She loves being outside, riding her adapted bike, doing arts and crafts, cooking and baking. She also has a cinema room and enjoys watching movies in there.

Shifts available:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays (4pm-8pm)
• Sundays (10am-8pm)
• Part time - 18 hours a week available

In this role, you'll support one individual with complex needs, working regular weekly shifts to build a consistent, trusted care team. While hours are usually stable, the position is offered on a zero-hours contract.

What to look forward to:

• Earn up to £13.50 per hour (depending on experience)

• Full specialist training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from your Care Manager

• Access to the Active Learning Hub e-learning & in-person development

• Holiday pay, regular monthly rotas, and a 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

At Active Care Group 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.

Please note we are recruiting a Female Support Worker due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support therefore this role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part Schedule 9