Child and Youth Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress code

Company pension

Free training

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking compassionate and resilient Individuals to join us as Children’s Support Workers. You will provide trauma-informed care, build trusting relationships, and support education, life skills and independence for children and young people in care.

Role involves meals, safe routines, advocacy, and accompanying medical appointments. A driving licence and DBS are required; full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary)
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience
• Flexibility to work waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins
• A clear enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• A relevant qualification (such as NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care) is desirable but not essential — we’ll support the right people to grow.

Responsibilities

• Providing trauma-informed, compassionate care
• Building trusting relationships and positive daily routines
• Supporting education, life skills, and independence
• Preparing meals and encouraging healthy lifestyles
• Advocating for young people and ensuring their voices are heard
• Supporting medical appointments and community activities
• Transporting young people using your own vehicle when required
• Helping them move forward with confidence and belief in themselves

Skills

Experience with children

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Change a Life. Shape a Future. Become a Children’s Support Worker with Paragon Social Care!

Do you want a career that actually matters? One where every shift has the power to change a young person’s life?
At Paragon Social Care, that’s not a slogan — it’s what we do every day.

We’re looking for compassionate, resilient, and motivated individuals to join our exceptional team of Children’s Support Workers. Whether you’re experienced in care or ready to step into a deeply rewarding new challenge, this is your opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.

Who We Are

Our vision is simple but powerful: “Excellence Through Understanding.”

We provide 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in local authority care, particularly during times of uncertainty and transition. Our focus is on creating safe, nurturing, and stable environments while helping young people prepare for their next chapter.

Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and hopeful — and you can be the person who makes that happen.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are ever the same, but you’ll be:

• Providing trauma-informed, compassionate care
• Building trusting relationships and positive daily routines
• Supporting education, life skills, and independence
• Preparing meals and encouraging healthy lifestyles
• Advocating for young people and ensuring their voices are heard
• Supporting medical appointments and community activities
• Transporting young people using your own vehicle when required
• Helping them move forward with confidence and belief in themselves

Why Paragon?

Because this isn’t “just a job.”
It’s a chance to be the steady adult, the safe space, the reason a young person believes in their future again.

If you bring the passion, we’ll give you the training, support, and opportunities to thrive.

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting their welfare is a priority, and all applicants must share this commitment.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary)
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience
• Flexibility to work waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins
• A clear enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

A relevant qualification (such as NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care) is desirable but not essential — we’ll support the right people to grow.

What You’ll Get

Extensive FREE training, including:

• online learning modules
• In-person training in safeguarding, trauma-informed care, positive behaviour support, and more

Clear career progression — Senior Support Worker and beyond

• Casual dress code
• Company pension

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all shortlisted candidates must disclose any convictions or cautions that are not protected under current filtering legislation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks which includes an Enhanced DBS Check.

Paragon Social Care

Supporting vulnerable and often very challenging children and young people during times of crisis.

Paragon Social Care enhances young lives through compassionate, trauma-informed support, fostering self-confidence and healthy relationships in a nurturing, safe environment.

Public Health Health and Human Services Government Administration

Company size 51–200 employees

Company type Privately held Founded 2018

Momentum

Team growth

12% in 12 mo

28 employees on LinkedIn

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Employee experience

What it’s like inside

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3 reviews

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Culture & values

Culture & values 1.5

Work-life balance

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Career opportunities

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Compensation & benefits 2.5

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