Children Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in the UK is seeking flexible support workers to assist vulnerable young people in various locations. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, organizing activities, and aiding personal care. Ideal candidates will possess a full driving licence and professional dedication. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive training provided. This role requires an immediate start.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive onboarding training

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable to different locations and short placements.
• Engaging, warm personality with professionalism and dedication.
• Full Right To Work status in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and emotional well-being of the young person.
• Assist with personal care as required.
• Organise activities and outings.
• Attend appointments as needed.
• Cook and maintain a tidy home environment.
• Participate in staff meetings and team reviews.

Skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Engaging and warm personality

Professionalism and dedication

Understanding Trauma Informed frameworks

Job description

Overview

At Paragon Social Care, we're on a mission to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable and challenging children and young people under the care of local councils. During those crucial periods between long-term placements, we step in with 24/7 wrap-around support packages until a more suitable arrangement is found.

Our reach extends across the UK, so we're seeking highly flexible support workers who can adapt to various locations and stay for short durations. This opportunity is ideal for those without major commitments at home.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and emotional well-being of the young person.
• Assist with personal care as required.
• Organise activities and outings.
• Attend appointments as needed.
• Cook and maintain a tidy home environment.
• Participate in staff meetings and team reviews.

Qualifications and requirements

• Flexible and adaptable to different locations and short placements.
• Comprehensive onboarding training provided for those without prior experience.
• Clear DBS check.
• Engaging, warm personality with professionalism and dedication.
• Full Right To Work status in the UK.
• High level of professionalism and dedication; safeguarding children is a priority.
• Understanding of Trauma Informed and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) frameworks.
• Full UK driving licence is required (note: applications without a full licence will not be progressed).

We offer competitive weekly pay rates and recognise the vital role our support workers play.

Job type: Agency Contract

We look forward to hearing from you!

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of the role, which involves working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is a priority, and all applicants will be expected to share this commitment.

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