Children's Support Worker - Term Time Only
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £13/hr |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 |
| Company: | Active Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Activecare_96092 |
Summary
Location: Shrewsbury
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm (Term-Time Only)
Pay: up to £13 per hour (depending on experience)
Female applicants only (genuine occupational requirement).
Are you looking for a term time only position for school hours (10am-2pm)?
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 teenage girl in her special needs school setting.
Meet Our Client
Our client is a lovely, bright young girl with complex health needs. She attends a specialist school where your presence will be essential in helping her access learning, stay safe, and enjoy her day-to-day school life.
Your Working Pattern
Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm
Term-time only
Providing 1:1 support during school hours
Assisting with medical needs
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)
up to £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 differencesupporting one incredible young girl in reaching her full potential.
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
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.
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