Children's support worker (weekends)

Hailsham | Up to £13.50 per hour | Full UK Drivers Licence Essential

Are you looking for a rewarding weekend role supporting a child with additional needs?

Do you have experience supporting children or young people who display behaviours that may challenge? Are you patient, resilient, and passionate about helping children thrive in their community?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Active Care in the Home

We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Children's Support Worker to support our new young client in Hailsham. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a child's life while working as part of a supportive and experienced team.

About the Role

You will be supporting an 11‑year‑old boy with:

• Autism
• ADHD
• Learning disabilities
• Epilepsy
• Behaviours that may challenge

Your role will focus on supporting him to access and enjoy activities within his local community, helping him build confidence, independence, and positive experiences outside the home.

For all shifts, you will work alongside another Support Worker as part of a 2:1 support package, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are maintained.

As part of this role, you will be required to drive the client's vehicle, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.

Working Hours

Term Time

• Saturdays and Sundays
• 5 hours per day
• 10 hours per week

School Holidays (Non-Term Time)

• Hours increase to approximately 16 hours per week
• Additional weekday shifts available

You will receive regular weekly shifts and rolling rotas, allowing you to build a consistent and trusted relationship with the child and his family.

While this position is offered on a zero‑hours contract, hours are typically regular and ongoing.

What We're Looking For

• Full UK driving licence
• Previous experience supporting individuals who display behaviours that may challenge
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• A caring, patient and reliable approach
• Confidence working as part of a team

What We Offer

• Up to £13.50 per hour (depending on experience)
• Full specialist training
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Care Manager
• Regular, consistent work with rolling rotas
• Flexible zero‑hours contract
• Accrued holiday pay
• NEST workplace pension scheme
• Access to the Active Learning Hub, offering a wide range of online and face‑to‑face training opportunities
• Active Awards recognition programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,500 for successful referrals
• Continued support from our experienced clinical and leadership teams
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career within Active Care in the Home

Make a Difference Every Weekend

This is an opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with a young person and help them enjoy new experiences, achieve personal goals, and live life to the fullest.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where every shift can have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

At Active Care Group we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and we’d be very happy to discuss this with you.