Children's Support Worker
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £14/hr |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Abingdon-on-Thames, , |
| Company: | Active Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Activecare_96990 |
Summary
Are you looking for a new role for morning, afternoon and weekend shifts?
Would you love a rewarding role, supporting our young client with complex health needs in his family home and out in the community; escorting to and from school, and doing activities?
Join Active Care in the Home, and become part of a rewarding new care team supporting our new young client in Abingdon-on-Thames.
This is more than just a job it's a chance to build a trusted connection with one child and make a genuine difference in his life.
About the role:
Our client is a wonderful and engaging 9 year old little boy who has complex health needs and lives at home with his parents and two younger sisters. Our client has cerebral palsy, visual impairment and speech challenges so he uses makaton and a communication device. He is a wheelchair user and has a PEG feed.
This role will be to support him in his family home and out in the community, walking him to and from school and also taking him to do activities. The role will involve enhancing his mobility and helping with his various therapies, alongside providing access to play and social outings. Our client loves learning new things, enjoys music, creative activities and sports including football.
What we're looking for:
We're seeking warm, positive individuals who:
Enjoy being active and involved in sports
Have a creative or musical side
Are patient, encouraging, and proactive
Truly value becoming part of a family dynamic
Ideal candidates will hold a full UK drivers licence (and be over 25 for car insurance purposes) to drive the family vehicle.
When you will be working:
Morning shifts (weekdays, 7am-9am)
Afternoon shifts (weekdays, 3pm-7pm/7.30pm)
2 x Saturdays a month (4 hr long shifts - either 7.30am-1.30pm or 8am-2pm)
Part time or full time available depending how many shifts a week you are looking for
What to look forward to:
Earn up to £14 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
Apply today and become part of something special with Active Care in the Home.
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