Support Worker Healthcare

Job description

About the role
G & H Care is looking for caring, energetic and reliable Community Support Workers to support children and young people in the community. Most of the work is after school and at weekends, helping children enjoy fun, positive activities, build confidence and social skills, and give their families a break.
This role suits students, parents, people looking for extra hours, or anyone who wants to make a real difference to children's lives.

What you'll be doing Taking children and young people out on activities such as parks, sports, swimming, soft play, cinema, libraries and community groups.
Planning fun, age-appropriate activities that match each child's interests and needs.
Helping children build confidence, independence and social skills.
Providing respite for parents and carers.
Supporting children with additional needs, such as autism, ADHD or learning disabilities, using patience and positive behaviour support.
Keeping children safe at all times and following their support plan.
Writing short, accurate records after each visit and reporting any concerns promptly.
Communicating with parents, carers and the office team.

What you'll need
A full UK driving licence and your own car , with business use insurance.
Experience of working with children or young people, for example in care, childcare, education, youth work or as a parent or carer.
A caring, fun and patient approach.
Reliability, and availability after school and at weekends.
The right to work in the UK.
An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to get one.

What we offer £12.75 per hour.
Mileage paid at 0.50 per mile for travel during shifts.
Free training , including safeguarding children, paediatric first aid, positive behaviour support and autism awareness.
Flexible, part-time hours that fit around your life.
Support from our office team and an on-call manager.

How to apply
Email your CV to hr@ghcare.org.uk , or call 0151 739 5745 for a chat.
Closing date: 6/11/2026

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

St Helens

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-10-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English