Child & Youth Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Croxdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking compassionate Children's Support Workers to make a positive difference in the lives of young people. You will provide trauma-informed care, build trusting relationships, and support education and life skills in a 24/7 wraparound context.

The role involves promoting safe, nurturing environments, coordinating with services, and encouraging independence while advocating for youth voices and well-being.

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, compassionate care.
• Build trusting relationships and create positive daily routines.
• Support education, life skills, and independence.
• Prepare meals and promote healthy lifestyles.
• Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard.
• Support medical appointments and community activities.
• Transport young people using your own vehicle when required.
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and belief in their future.

Skills

Child care experience

Driving licence

Patience & empathy

Flexibility for nights/weekends

DBS clearance readiness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Are you keen on making a difference in the lives of Young people?

At Paragon Social Care, we’re looking for compassionate and resilient Children’s Support Workers to join our team.

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 stableenvironments while helping young people prepare for their next chapter.

We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and hopeful, and you can be the person who makes that happen.

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Provide trauma-informed, compassionate care
• Build trusting relationships and create positive daily routines
• Support education, life skills, and independence
• Prepare meals and promote healthy lifestyles
• Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard
• Support medical appointments and community activities
• Transport young people using your own vehicle when required
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and belief in their future

Requirements

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.

Benefits

What You’ll Get:

Excellent pay:

• £17.50ph - £24.00ph PAYE Rate (including holiday pay)
• £20.00ph - £28.00ph Umbrella Rate

Extensive FREE training

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

Clear career progression

Senior Support Worker and beyond

Great perks

• Flexible working patterns
• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• Referral bonuses

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.