Children's Support Worker - Colchester

# Children's Support WorkerColchesterFull TimeCloses 3 November 2026Apply nowYou'll be taken to our application system to complete your application. About this role For genuine occupational requirements we require female support workers for this client. 12 hour days & waking night shifts available. Would you love a rewarding role, supporting our 15 year old client in her family home and out in the community? Come and join Active Assistance. What you'll be doing: We are expanding our client base and have a new client in Harwich.This role is to support a 15 year old girl who has a spinal cord injury and respiratory issues, in her family home and out in the community.Our client lives at home with her family and two dogs. She loves a joke/having a laugh, loves animals, makeup and beauty, games and musical theatre. Shifts: Days and Nights available Days: 8am-8pm Waking Nights: 8pm-8am Part time (24 hours) or Full time (36-48 hours) availableIn 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 can offer you: Up to £14 per hour (depending on experience) - you'll also receive an additional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour worked Advanced monthly rotas Excellent Induction Training Ongoing support from our Children's Care Manager Paid DBS Check A Nest Personal Pension account We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Assistance Please note we are recruiting Female Support Workers due to a genuine occupational requirement of the person we support therefore this role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 Part Schedule 9 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.