Children Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Peterlee is looking for a Children's Support Worker to provide trauma-informed care and build trusting relationships with young people. You’ll support their education, help them with daily tasks, and drive them to activities. Ideal candidates are patient, empathetic, and have flexibility for various shifts. The role offers competitive pay between £17.50 and £28.00 per hour, comprehensive training, and career growth opportunities, making it a fulfilling choice for those wanting to make a real difference.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Experience with children is essential.
• A clear enhanced DBS is required or willingness to complete one.
• Full training provided for those without qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed care and keep children safe.
• Build positive relationships and encourage life skills.
• Support education and accompany children to appointments.
• Drive children to activities or appointments.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Patience

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Flexibility for varied shifts

Education

Relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care)

Tools

Full UK driving license

Job description

🌟 Change a Life – Become a Children’s Support Worker with Paragon Social Care 🌟

Ready to make a real difference?
At Paragon Social Care, that’s exactly what you’ll do. We’re looking for caring, resilient, and passionate individuals to join our amazing team of Children’s Support Workers — people who want to help young lives grow, heal, and thrive.

Whether you have experience in care or you’re searching for a meaningful new career, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and young people who need stability, safety, and hope.

💙 Who We Are

At Paragon Social Care, our vision is simple: “Excellence Through Understanding.”

We provide 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in local authority care during times of uncertainty and transition. Our mission is to create safe, nurturing, and empowering environments while helping every young person plan for a brighter future.

Because every child deserves compassion, opportunity, and someone who believes in them — and that could be you.

🌈 What You’ll Do

No two days are the same! As a Children’s Support Worker, you’ll:

• Provide trauma-informed care to keep young people safe and supported
• Build positive, trusting relationships
• Encourage healthy routines and life skills
• Support education, prepare meals, and accompany children to appointments
• Champion their voice — making sure they’re heard and valued
• Drive young people to activities or appointments using your own vehicle
• Help them move forward with confidence and hope

🌟 What We’re Looking For

✔ Experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary)
✔ Full UK driving licence and access to a car
✔ Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience
✔ Flexibility for varied shifts (including weekends, sleep-ins, and waking nights)
✔ A clear enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete one)

A relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent) is desirable but not essential — full training provided.

💼 What You’ll Get

💰 Competitive pay: £17.50 – £28.00 per hour (depending on shift type)
🎓 Comprehensive training: 21 online modules + in-person courses in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour support, PACE training too!
🚀 Career growth: Clear pathways to Senior Support Worker and beyond
🎉 Fantastic benefits:

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

💫 Why Paragon?

Because this isn’t just a job — it’s a calling. Every shift is a chance to change a story, to bring stability, hope, and possibility into a child’s life.

If you’ve got the passion, we’ll give you the training, support, and opportunity to truly make a difference.

👉 Apply today and start the journey toward a career that matters.

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.