Please note that we are looking for candidates with previous experience in childcare and SEN / complex care for this role.
Are you looking for a new role in Maidenhead?
Would you love a rewarding role, supporting our wonderful 8 year old client with complex health needs in her 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 Maidenhead.
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:
Active Care in the Home are looking for enthusiastic people with a real "Can-Do" attitude to join our support team to assist with play, therapy & care.
Our 8 year old client is non-ambulant but walks with a walker, is non-verbal, but understands everything! She has a high level of receptive and expressive language using different methods of communication, including eye-gaze, PODD book, partner assisted scanning and switches. She is an adrenaline junkie, has a great sense of humour, loves to cause mischief & laugh out loud!
This role is primarily about play & adventure - letting your imagination loose & adapting activities to suit client needs - there is also lots of opportunity to learn new skills though and work within the MDT including Speech & language, Physio, Occupational Therapy, Dietician (PEG Fed). You will be part of a team, thus able to make recommendations, trial different therapeutic techniques and use your skills to make a difference for this child and her family.
All training will be provided, although prior experience in childcare is essential & SEN experience desirable.
When you will be working:
Evening, waking night, and weekend day shifts available
Evenings (2.30pm-9.30pm) - please note that during non-term time these shifts change to 12 hour long day shifts 9.30am-9.30pm
Weekend days (9am-9pm)
Waking nights (9.30pm-9.30am)
Part time or Full time available
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 £17 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.
Active Care in the Home are an equal opportunities employer however for genuine occupational requirements we require female support workers for this client.
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.
