Male Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom Active Care Group Full time £10,000 - £14,000 per year
Are you looking for a part time role for day shifts (12pm-4pm / 10am-4pm)?
Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in their lives?

Position: Support Worker
Location: St Leonards, Hastings
Contract Type: Part-time (3-4 afternoon shifts per week)
Shifts: 10am-4pm or 12pm-4pm
  • Week 1 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 12pm-4pm & Saturday/Sunday - 10am-4pm
  • Week 2 - Tuesday, Thursday - 12pm-4pm & Saturday/Sunday - 10am-4pm
Who We're Looking For:
  • Male Support Workers: Due to the nature of the role, we require male support workers to meet genuine occupational requirements for this client.
About the Role:

We're looking for an outgoing, energetic, and spontaneous Support Worker to support a 16-year-old boy with autism, ADHD, non-verbal, anxiety, OCD, and challenging behaviors. This role offers a unique opportunity to help him thrive both at home and in the community.

Our client is a fun-loving, adventurous 16-year-old who enjoys being on the move and loves to explore. He has specific needs but also a great sense of joy, and we need a Support Worker who can match his energy, enthusiasm, and love for adventure.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the client with personal care, medication, and daily activities.
  • Supporting the client with moving and handling; our client is mobile but due to a medical condition is spending more time using a wheelchair to ease his pain.
  • Provide guidance in managing challenging behaviors and build a trusting, positive rapport.
  • Take the client on exciting community outings and physical adventures-he loves staying active and trying new things
  • Work alongside another support worker during each shift for team-based support.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive Pay: Up to £14 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Training & Development: Full specialist training course, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from our Care Manager.
  • Benefits:
    • Accrued holiday pay
    • Nest Pension for your future
    • Access to the Active Learning Hub for continuous training and personal development
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
  • Experience with autism and challenging behaviors (a plus, but not required).
  • A genuine passion for working with young people.
  • A bubbly and enthusiastic personality that can engage and motivate.
  • Kind and caring nature with strong communication skills.
  • The ability to be flexible, reliable, and work well in a team.
Why Join Us?

We are one of the UK's largest providers of complex care, and we believe in providing ongoing support and career development for our team. With the backing of a dedicated clinical and business leadership team, we'll help you grow and develop your career with Active Care in the Home.

If you're ready to make a real impact and take on a role that's both rewarding and fun, apply today Let's work together to help our client live his best life.

Active Care in the Home are an equal opportunities employer however for genuine occupational requirements we require male support workers for this client.

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 confident employer.

INDCITH

  • Carer/Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom Sapphire Care & Support Services Limited Full time £24,000 - £28,000 per year

    Full and Part time Positions available Weekdays, weekends and eveningsSapphire Home Care is a domiciliary company providing care and support to Adults living in their own homes in the Hastings, St Leonards, and surrounding areas.We are passionate about providing an excellent quality service to our clients, enabling people to live the lives they choose as...

  • Social Worker

    7 days ago

    Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

    Job DescriptionThe Children in Care Team, based at Cavendish House in Hastings are looking for a professionally curious and dynamic Social Worker to join their team, specialising in working with children in care.You will primarily work with Children and Young People aged from birth to 16 years. The work will involve long term foster care, adoption and the...

  • Social Worker, Duty and Assessment Team

    2 days ago

    Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

    'Social workers love working in East Sussex because they feel valued and supported.'Ofsted Report 2024We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Duty and Assessment service.  It's an exciting time to join East Sussex Children's Social Work teams. We have several new initiatives in place such as our Connected Families in practice and UK Leading...

  • Business Support Assistant

    5 days ago

    Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £18,000 - £50,000 per year

    Are you ready to make a real, positive impact on another person's life? If you do, the we are seeking a Business Support Assistant - Finance to join our busy Locality Children Services Business Support Team.This role will support the busy social work teams with all aspects of finance and procurement for the East of the County, such as Processing Invoices,...

  • Business Support Assistant

    3 days ago

    Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £18,000 - £25,000 per year

    DescriptionAre you ready to make a real, positive impact on another person's life? If you do, the we are seeking a Business Support Assistant - Finance to join our busy Locality Children Services Business Support Team.This role will support the busy social work teams with all aspects of finance and procurement for the East of the County, such as Processing...

  • Business Support Assistant

    2 days ago

    Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £20,000 - £35,000 per year

    DescriptionAre you ready to make a real, positive impact on another person's life? If you do, the we are seeking a Business Support Assistant - Finance to join our busy Locality Children Services Business Support Team.This role will support the busy social work teams with all aspects of finance and procurement for the East of the County, such as Processing...

  • Social Worker Learning Disability

    1 week ago

    Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £35,000 - £55,000 per year

    Make a Difference Where It Matters MostAre you a qualified Social Worker looking for a role where you can truly make a positive and lasting impact on people's lives?East Sussex County Council is currently recruiting for passionate and experienced Social Workers to join our dedicated Learning Disability Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with...

  • Social Worker Learning Disability

    1 week ago

    Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £35,000 - £55,000 per year

    DescriptionMake a Difference Where It Matters MostAre you a qualified Social Worker looking for a role where you can truly make a positive and lasting impact on people's lives?East Sussex County Council is currently recruiting for passionate and experienced Social Workers to join our dedicated Learning Disability Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to...

  • Business Support Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £15,000 - £25,000 per year

    Are you ready to make a real, positive impact on another person's life? If you do, the we are seeking a Business Support Assistant - Finance to join our busy Locality Children Services Business Support Team.This role will support the busy social work teams with all aspects of finance and procurement for the East of the County, such as Processing Invoices,...

  • Business Support Assistant

    3 days ago

    Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time £10,000 - £35,000 per year

    Job DescriptionAre you ready to make a real, positive impact on another person's life? If you do, the we are seeking a Business Support Assistant - Finance to join our busy Locality Children Services Business Support Team.This role will support the busy social work teams with all aspects of finance and procurement for the East of the County, such as...