Child & Youth Support Worker

Paragon Social Care Limited; Tow Law; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Paragon Social Care Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking empathetic Children's Support Workers to support young people in local authority care and to help them build hope for the future.

You will provide trauma-informed care, foster safe routines, assist with education and independent living skills, and help with meals, appointments and activities in the community.

Qualifications

• Provide trauma-informed, compassionate care
• Build trusting relationships with young people
• 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 when required
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and future planning

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

Job description

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

AtParagon 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 stable environments while helping young people prepare for their next chapter.

We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and hopeful, andyou 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

Every action you take helps shape brighter futures.

What You'll Get

Excellent pay

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

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

Great perks, including

• 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.