Children's Support Worker

1 day ago

Ushaw Moor, United Kingdom Paragon Social Care Full time

**Make a Real Difference - Become a Children’s Support Worker with Paragon Social Care**

Are you ready to **change a young person’s life for the better**?
At **Paragon Social Care**, that’s exactly what you’ll do We’re on the lookout for passionate, caring, and resilient individuals to join our incredible team of **Children’s Support Workers**.

Whether you’ve got experience in care or you’re looking for a **rewarding new challenge**, this is your chance to **make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children who need you most**.

**Who Are We?**

At Paragon Social Care, our vision is simple**:“Excellence Through Understanding.”**
We provide **essential 24/7 wraparound support** for children and young people in local authority care during times of uncertainty and transition. Our goal? To create **safe, nurturing, and stable environments** while planning for their future.

Every child deserves care, compassion, and opportunity - and that starts with YOU.

**What Does a Day Look Like?**

No two days are the same, but here’s what you’ll be doing:

- **Providing compassionate, trauma-informed care** to keep young people safe and supported
- Building positive relationships and promoting healthy routines
- Preparing meals, supporting education, and encouraging life skills
- Advocating for their voice, **making sure they feel heard and valued**:

- Supporting medical appointments and community activities
- Using **your own vehicle** to transport young people when needed

Helping them move forward with confidence into their next chapter

**Requirements**:
**What We’re Looking For**:
✔ Experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary)
✔ A **full UK driver’s licence and your own car**
✔ Patience, empathy, and **emotional resilience**
✔ A **flexible** approach (waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins when required)
✔ **A clear enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete one)**:

- A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential._

**What You’ll Get in Return**:
**Competitive pay**: £17.50 - £28 per hour (depending on shift type)

**Benefits**

**Extensive free training**:

- 21 online modules + in-person training in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, positive behaviour support, and more
- Clear career progression opportunities (Senior Support Worker and beyond)

**Fantastic perks**:

- Flexible schedules
- Casual dress code
- Company pension
- Referral bonuses

**Why Join Us?**

Because this isn’t just a job, **it’s a chance to be the difference in a child’s story**. Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to **inspire hope, create stability, and empower young people to believe in their future**.

If you’ve got the** passion,**we’ll give you the** training, support, and opportunity to thrive.

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