Children's Support Worker (Part Time) - Manchester

Active Care Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Nest pension

Training and development

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Active Assistance is expanding its children\'s care package in Altrincham and is recruiting a Children\'s Support Worker to care for a 10-year-old girl with quadriplegic cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair. You will be working alongside another Support Worker, focusing on activities such as outdoor play, arts and crafts, cooking, and cinema time.

This is part-time, 18 hours per week, offered as a zero-hours contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for children with complex health needs.
• Ability to work with a team of carers.
• Willingness to work evenings and Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Care for a 10-year-old girl with quadriplegic cerebral palsy.
• Assist with activities such as outdoor play, arts, cooking, and movies.
• Work alongside another Support Worker on all shifts.
• Follow care plan and report to Care Manager.

Skills

Caregiving

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)? Would you love a fun and rewarding role, supporting our young client with complex health needs in her family home, doing activities with her like riding her bike, arts and crafts, baking and watching movies?

About the role

Active Assistance 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 quadriplegic 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

Other information

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