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Children's Support Worker - Part Time

Preston - Care in the Home North Division, Preston, LancashirePart TimeFrontline CareCloses 18 August 2026
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About this role

Are you looking for a Children's Support Worker role, for short morning, afternoon and evening shifts?

Would you love a rewarding role, supporting our young client with complex health needs in their family home?


Join Active Care in the Home, and become part of a rewarding care team supporting our young client in Preston.

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to build a trusted connection with one individual and make a genuine difference in their life.


About the role:

This role is to support a 13-year-old girl with complex needs, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, developmental delay, and significant visual impairment. She has a gastrostomy through which she receives all nutrition and medication, and she is a full-time wheelchair user.

She lives at home with her family, and you will be providing support in the mornings / evenings.



When you will be working:

Weekday and weekend shifts available which include mornings, afternoon and evenings.

  • Mornings 07:30am-9am weekdays / 8am – 9am Saturdays
  • Afternoons: 3pm – 8:30pm
  • Evenings 07:30pm-08:30pm
  • Sundays 5pm-9.30pm


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.

What to look forward to:

  • Earn up to £13.50 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.


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.

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

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Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in our care.

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