Part Time Children’s Support Worker West Sussex

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Posting date:
10 January 2025
Salary:
£11.50 to £13.50 per hour
Hours:
Part time
Closing date:
09 February 2025
Location:
Midhurst, West Sussex
Remote working:
On-site only
Company:
Active Care Group
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:
8035

Active Care Group

About the Role:

Support a teenage boy with spina bifida in his home environment, offering part-time support on Thursday and Friday evenings (5.30pm-8.30pm) and Saturday mornings (8am-1pm). This rewarding role requires a caring nature and a passion for working with children.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support a teenage boy with spina bifida with moving and handling, including hoisting.
  • Assist with personal care.
  • Engage in activities such as visiting the equine centre, colouring, and playing card games.
  • Provide support and companionship to the client and his family.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Valid driver’s license and car (essential due to rural location)
  • Passion for working with children with special needs
  • Kind and caring nature
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliability and flexibility
  • Experience with hoisting and moving and handling (preferred)

Job Facilities/Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate up to 13.50 (dependent on experience)
  • Comprehensive training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from a Clinical Care Manager
  • Accrued holiday pay
  • Regular consistent work with rolling rotas
  • Flexible zero-hours contract
  • Access to Active Learning Hub e-learning and training opportunities
  • Nest Personal Pension account
  • Active Awards programme for outstanding active behaviours
  • Refer a Friend scheme with up to 1,500 earning potential

Why Join Us:

Join a large UK provider of complex care that supports children with complex needs to live at home. Benefit from the support and guidance of qualified clinical and business leadership teams. Active Care Group offers a career path with opportunities for development.