Children's Support Worker

2 days ago


Consett, United Kingdom Paragon Social Care Full time

At **Paragon Social Care**, we support vulnerable and challenging children and young people who are looked after by the council and are between longer term placements. We step in during these critical times of transition and **supply wrap around, 24/7 packages of support**. These support packages include a staffing ratio of 1:1 up to a maximum of 6:1 depending on the individual needs of each young person.

Our support packages can be based **anywhere in the UK**, staff must be **flexible** with travel for this reason. This job therefore suits those who don't have large commitments at home, you have the ability to fit this role around your current lifestyle with flexible working hours.

Your **responsibilities** will include:

- Keeping the young person safe
- Engaging with the young person on an emotional level
- Ensuring the young person sees to their personal care
- Taking the young person out on activities and fun days out
- Taking the young person to meetings, school, appointments etc
- Cooking for the young person
- Keeping the home clean and tidy
- Attending staff meetings

We are looking for **Crisis Support Workers** who ideally have previous experience of working with **challenging** children and young people, but this is not essential We also provide all relevant training, free of charge. If you don't have previous experience but have the **qualities** we are looking for, then we’d love you to apply

**Requirements**:
You will **need** to have:

- **Flexibility** in your working life
- A **driving license**with your** own vehicle**, and willingness to obtain Motor Vehicle Business Insurance
- A clear DBS
- Full Right To Work status in the UK

At Paragon Social Care, **Safeguarding Children** is our Number 1 priority. We strive to create a **safe** and **nurturing** environment where each child can flourish. Our support is underpinned by the Trauma Informed and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) frameworks.

If **you** hold the following qualities
- Understanding
- Patience
- An Engaging Personality
- Professionalism and Dedication
- Adaptability

Then we’d **_love_** to hear from **_you_


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