Children's Support Worker

5 months ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Paragon Social Care Full time

**Children’s Support Worker**

At Paragon Social Care, we're hoping you can help us with our mission, _Excellence through Understanding_. We step in during those crucial periods between long-term placements, with 24/7 wrap-around support packages until a more suitable arrangement is found.

If you share the same values as us at Paragon Social Care: To create a safe, stable and loving environment, to instill a culture of healthy choice, self-confidence & self-worth, to promote good physical and emotional health, and to encourage healthy relationships in all areas of life, then please do read on

**An average day for you as a Support Workers may include **
- Planning and participating in fun activities and outings
- Establishing an emotional engagement with the young person
- Ensuring the safety of the young person, this is pivotal at all times
- Preparing meals for the young person
- And transporting the young person to meetings, school, appointments, etc.

**Why work for us?**
- Referral bonus packages - We want to give back to you as a support staff, recommend a friend when you come on board
- Flexible work/life balance - Work your shifts around your family, home life and activities with the 0-hour contract. Ideal for current agency staff
- Highly competitive pay rates - With rates between £15-£28 an hour, we hope to increase your overall job satisfaction
- Casual dress - Wear something that is comfy, appropriate, and allows you to complete the job to the best of your ability
- Communication - Our open and transparent communication channels will help you to feel heard, understood and supported through your journey with Paragon Social Care

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

Pay: £15.00-£28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Application question(s):

- Why do you want to work for Paragon Social Care?
- How far are you willing to travel for work? (miles)

**Experience**:

- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- full UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person



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