Male Support Worker - Driver

Active Care Group; Hastings; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay: Up to £14 per hour

Accrued holiday pay

Nest Pension

Access to Active Learning Hub

Active Awards

Refer a Friend Scheme up to £1,500

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking Support Workers in Hastings to provide personal care and support for young clients with needs such as autism. The role is part-time with day shifts, and candidates must have a valid driver’s license.

Candidates will help clients thrive at home and in the community through activities, guidance, and engaging outings. The position offers a competitive pay rate of up to £14 per hour and benefits including training, holiday pay, and rewards for successful referrals.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism and challenging behaviours (a plus, but not required).
• A genuine passion for working with young people.
• A bubbly and enthusiastic personality that can engage and motivate.
• Kind and caring nature with strong communication skills.
• The ability to be flexible, reliable, and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the clients with personal care, medication, and daily activities.
• Support the clients with moving and handling.
• Provide guidance in managing challenging behaviours and build a trusting, positive rapport.
• Take the clients on exciting community outings.
• Work alongside another support worker during each shift for team-based support.

Skills

Experience with autism and challenging behaviours

Strong communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

Make a Difference Every Day!

Location: Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham
Contract Type: Part‑time
Shifts: Day shifts

Who We're Looking For

Male Support Workers: Due to the nature of the roles, we require male support workers to meet genuine occupational requirements for these clients.

Drivers: A valid driver’s license and access to a car are essential, as you'll be helping our clients explore the community and enjoy new experiences.

About the Role

We're looking for Support Workers to support our young clients in the Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea and Hailsham areas. Our clients have needs such as autism and challenging behaviour. This role offers a unique opportunity to help our young clients thrive both at home and in the community. All of the packages are double‑up shifts (two support workers on shift together).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the clients with personal care, medication, and daily activities.
• Support the clients with moving and handling.
• Provide guidance in managing challenging behaviours and build a trusting, positive rapport.
• Take the clients on exciting community outings.
• Work alongside another support worker during each shift for team‑based support.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: Up to £14 per hour (depending on experience).
• Training & Development: Full specialist training course, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from our Clinical Care Manager.
• Benefits: Accrued holiday pay, Nest Pension for your future, Access to the Active Learning Hub for continuous training and personal development, Active Awards for recognising outstanding performance, Refer a Friend Scheme earn up to £1,500 for successful referrals.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• Experience with autism and challenging behaviours (a plus, but not required).
• A genuine passion for working with young people.
• A bubbly and enthusiastic personality that can engage and motivate.
• Kind and caring nature with strong communication skills.
• The ability to be flexible, reliable, and work well in a team.

Why Join Us?

We are one of the UK's largest providers of complex care, and we believe in providing ongoing support and career development for our team. With the backing of a dedicated clinical and business leadership team, we'll help you grow and develop your career with Active Care Group. If you're ready to make a real impact and take on a role that's both rewarding and fun, apply today!

Active Care Group is an equal opportunities employer. However, for genuine occupational requirements we require male support workers. 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 confident employer.