Children's Support Worker - Term Time only

Active Care Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a female Children's Support Worker in Shrewsbury to provide 1:1 care for a 16-year-old girl with complex health needs in a special needs school. This rewarding, term-time only position requires flexibility in covering shifts. Responsibilities include assisting with medical needs and promoting inclusion in activities. Competitive pay of £12.25-£13 per hour based on experience, along with full training, holiday pay, and additional benefits such as a pension scheme and recognition awards.

Benefits

Full specialist training

Regular, consistent hours

Holiday pay

Access to Active Learning Hub

Flexible zero-hours contract

Nest Personal Pension

Recognition & rewards

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Ability to be kind, caring, and compassionate.
• Flexibility to cover shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support during school hours.
• Assist with medical needs, including gastrostomy care.
• Support communication and promote inclusion in activities.

Skills

Passion for working with children and young people

Kind, caring, and compassionate nature

Flexibility and reliability

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Job description

Overview

Children's Support Worker Term-Time Only, School Hours

Location: Shrewsbury
Hours: 2 days a week - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:45am3:15pm (Term-Time Only) - but with flexibility to cover all 5 days Mon-Fri when needed
Pay: £12.25£13 per hour (depending on experience)
Female applicants only (genuine occupational requirement)

Are you looking for a rewarding, term-time only role that fits around school hours?
Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with complex health needs?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We\'re looking for a female Children\'s Support Worker to provide 1:1 care for a 16-year-old girl in her special needs school setting. You\'ll be there to offer reassurance, practical support, and kindness every single day.

Your Working Pattern

• Tuesdays and Thursdays | 8:45am3:15pm

• Must be flexible to cover all 5 days Monday-Friday when other Support Worker is off

Your Role Will Include

• Providing 1:1 support during school hours

• Assisting with medical needs including gastrostomy care and insulin administration

• Supporting communication and promoting inclusion in school activities

• Working alongside the school team to ensure a safe, fun, and engaging environment

Full clinical training will be providedyou don\'t need previous medical experience, just the right attitude and commitment.

What We're Looking For

• Passion for working with children and young people

• A kind, caring, and compassionate nature

• Flexibility and reliability

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Female applicants only (due to genuine occupational requirements)

What You'll Get in Return

• £12.25£13 per hour (based on experience)

• Full specialist training & shadow shifts to get you fully prepared

• Regular, consistent hours with a set school schedule

• Holiday pay accrued throughout your contract

• Access to the Active Learning Hub for development and training

• Flexible zero-hours contract

• Nest Personal Pension for your future

• Recognition & rewards through the Active Awards programme

• Refer a Friend Bonus earn up to £1,500

• Ongoing support from your dedicated Clinical Care Manager and our leadership team

Why Join Active Care in the Home?

At Active Care in the Home, we believe in empowering children with complex needs to live rich and fulfilling lives. As part of one of the UK\'s largest complex care providers, you\'ll be supported every step of the way in your career journey.

Apply now to start a role that truly makes a difference supporting one incredible young girl in reaching her full potential.

Active Care in the Home is an equal opportunities employer. However, due to the needs of this client, we can only consider applications from female support workers under genuine occupational requirements (Equality Act 2010).

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 committed employer.