Children's Support Worker - Driver
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Healthcare
Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Home Care, Caregiver
Location:
Rochdale
Shifts:
Thursday/Friday mornings & afternoons plus alternate Saturdays
Contract:
Part-time
Requirements:
Female applicants only (genuine occupational requirement) with afull UK driving licence (must be age 21+ to drive client's mobility van)
Are you looking for are warding part-time rolethat fits around your life?
Do you have apassion for supporting children and want to make a real difference in someone’s day? We’re looking for aFemale Children’s Support Workerto support a12-year-old girlwith complex health needs in her family home and out in the community.
Our client is a bright, curious, and lovely young girl who enjoys hydrotherapy sessions, cooking, and getting out and about in the community. She needs a kind, committed support worker to help her live life to the fullest, while staying safe, happy, and engaged.
What You’ll Be Doing:- Supporting our client in herfamily home and in the community
- Assisting with activities such as hydrotherapy, outings, andfun cooking sessions
- Helping with personal care and following clinical care routines
- Driving the client’smobility van (must hold a full UK licence and be 21+)
Working Hours:
Alternate Thursdays:7:30am–8:45am and 3pm–7pm
Every Friday:7:30am–8:45am and 3pm–7pm
Alternate Saturdays:11am-4.15pm
In this role, you’ll support one individual with complex needs as part of a consistent care team, with regular weekly shifts and rotas planned in advance. While the role is offered on a flexible zero-hours contract, the work is ongoing and typically provides a stable working pattern with the same client.
What We’re Looking For:- Female applicants only (due to genuine occupational requirements)
- Full UK driving licence (you must be over 21 to drive the client's vehicle)
- Someone who’scompassionate, reliable, and enjoys working with children
- Apositive, flexible attitude and strong communication skills
- Up to £14 per hour (depending on experience) – you’ll also receive an additional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour worked
- Full specialist training– including shadow shifts and ongoing support
- Accrued holiday pay
- Flexible working with a rolling rota for regular, predictable hours
- Access to the Active Learning Hubfor professional development
- Nest Personal Pension scheme
- Recognition through our Active Awardsprogramme
- Refer a Friend Scheme– earn up to £1,500
- Be part of one of theUK’s largest providers of complex care
Join a Team That Truly Cares At Active Assistance, we’re proud to support children and families across the UK with high-quality, compassionate care. If you're looking for meaningful work where every shift makes a difference, we’d love to welcome you to our team. We are an equal opportunities employer. However, due to the needs of this client,we are only able to accept applications from female support workersundergenuine occupational requirements (Equality Act 2010).
At Active Assistance 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.
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