Children's Support Worker
| Posting date: | 25 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £14/hr |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Location: | Lewisham, Kent, SE13 |
| Company: | Active Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Active Care_101441 |
Summary
Are you looking for a new role in Charlton?
Would you love a rewarding role, supporting our young client with complex health needs in their family home and out in the community?
Join Active Care in the Home, and become part of a rewarding new care team supporting our new young client in Charlton.
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 their life.
About the role:
This role is to support our brand new client, a 13-year-old boy with complex health needs in his family homes in South East London (Charlton & Welling areas). Our client has complex needs including epilepsy, he is non-verbal, non-mobile, PEG fed, catheter, requires nebulisers and suctioning. This role is to ensure that he is kept well, get him out in the community and engaging with activities enriching his life.
Driver (full UK licence) preffered to drive the client's vehicle.
When you will be working:
- 1 x waking night shift (7.45pm-9am) 13.25 hour shift
- 1 x evening after school (3.30pm-8pm) 4.5 hour shift
- 1 x Saturday day shift (8.45am-8pm) 11.25 hour shift
In this role, you'll support one individual with complex needs, working regular weekly shifts to build a consistent, trusted care team. While hours are usually stable, the position is offered on a zero-hours contract as care packages can change.
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.