Job Description

Please note we do not accept CV's for this role please download application form and full job description form our website https://activateces.org.uk/vacancies/

Post:

Support Worker

Location

: Kirkby

Hours:

3 Day Post: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (days to be confirmed)

Contract:

Permanent - 52 weeks

Salary:

NMW - 25,233.00

Holidays:

31 days per year / pro rata (increasing to 36 after the qualifying period). Some holidays are to be taken as per the company shutdown.

Activate is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team at the JJys site. In this role, you will support young individuals with disabilities during activity-based sessions designed to be fun, engaging, and enriching. These sessions not only provide enjoyment but also promote the personal development and overall well-being of our service users.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the young people we care for.

Please note, Activate operates both an Education and a Social Care section. The Support Worker role is within our Social Care team and is not a term-time contract.

To learn more about JJys@Activate, please visit our webpage: https://activateces.org.uk/jjs-activate/.

In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting all service users and leading inclusive sessions and activities for young adults with disabilities. Key qualities for success include the ability to engage and connect with individuals effectively, prior experience working with young people with disabilities, and strong interpersonal skills, paired with a sense of responsibility and dedication.

Our aim as an organisation is to provide groundbreaking education programmes / social care which help young people with disabilities to develop skills to build confidence, develop employment skills and encourage independence within the local community.

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Full , Application Form, Diversity Monitoring Form and Privacy Policy can be downloaded from our website https://activateces.org.uk/vacancies/ Completed application to be submitted to jobs@activateces.org.uk before the closing date of 18/08/25, Reference No: JJsAUG25.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-12.94 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

Do you live local to Liverpool or in a commutable distance We can only accept applicants who have complete company application form Have
you complete the mandatory application form - link website https://activateces.org.uk/vacancies

Experience:

care: 1 year (required) SEN/Care sector : 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/11/2025
Reference ID: JJsNOV25