Crisis Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks compassionate Crisis Support Workers to support vulnerable children and young people. This role involves providing 1:1 care and engaging with young individuals during critical transitions. Flexibility is key, as the job can be based anywhere in the UK, allowing you to tailor your work around your lifestyle. With a focus on safeguarding and nurturing, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. Join a dedicated team that values training and personal development, ensuring you are well-equipped to provide the best support possible.

Qualifications

• Experience with challenging children is preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and undergo training provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Keep the young person safe and engaged emotionally.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Maintain a clean and tidy home environment.

Skills

Flexibility

Emotional Engagement

Personal Care

Cooking

Job description

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At Paragon Social Care, we support vulnerable and challenging children and young people who are looked after by the council and are between longer term placements. We step in during these critical times of transition and supply wrap around, 24/7 packages of support. These support packages include a staffing ratio of 1:1 up to a maximum of 6:1 depending on the individual needs of each young person.

Our support packages can be based anywhere in the UK, staff must be flexible with travel for this reason. This job therefore suits those who don't have large commitments at home, you have the ability to fit this role around your current lifestyle with flexible working hours.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Keeping the young person safe
• Engaging with the young person on an emotional level
• Ensuring the young person sees to their personal care
• Taking the young person out on activities and fun days out
• Taking the young person to meetings, school, appointments etc
• Cooking for the young person
• Keeping the home clean and tidy

We are looking for Crisis Support Workers who ideally have previous experience of working with challenging children and young people, but this is not essential! We also provide all relevant training, free of charge. If you don't have previous experience but have the qualities we are looking for, then we’d love you to apply…

You will need to have:

• Flexibility in your working life
• A driving license with your own vehicle, and willingness to obtain Motor Vehicle Business Insurance
• A clear DBS
• Full Right To Work status in the UK

At Paragon Social Care, Safeguarding Children is our Number 1 priority. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where each child can flourish. Our support is underpinned by the Trauma Informed and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) frameworks.