Crisis Support Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking dedicated Crisis Support Workers to provide essential support to vulnerable children and young people. This role involves ensuring safety, emotional engagement, and personal care while maintaining a nurturing environment. Flexibility is key, as the position requires adaptability to various schedules and locations across the UK. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a caring nature, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to safeguarding and supporting young individuals during critical transitions.

Qualifications

• Experience with challenging children is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to undergo relevant training provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Keep the young person safe and engaged emotionally.
• Assist with personal care and organize activities.
• Transport the young person to appointments and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Flexibility

Emotional Engagement

Personal Care Assistance

Activity Organization

Cooking

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About Paragon Social Care

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 intervene during these critical transition times by providing wrap-around, 24/7 support packages. These packages include staffing ratios of 1:1 up to a maximum of 6:1, depending on each young person's individual needs.

Our support services can be based anywhere in the UK, and staff must be flexible with travel. This role is suitable for those who do not have significant commitments at home and can adapt their schedule with flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the young person safe
• Engaging emotionally with the young person
• Assisting the young person with personal care
• Organizing activities and outings
• Transporting the young person to meetings, school, and appointments
• Cooking for the young person
• Maintaining a clean and tidy home environment

Who We Are Looking For

We seek Crisis Support Workers who ideally have experience working with challenging children and young people, though this is not essential. We provide all relevant training free of charge. If you lack experience but possess the qualities we seek, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

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

At Paragon Social Care, Safeguarding Children is our top priority. We aim to create a safe and nurturing environment where each child can thrive. Our support is grounded in the Trauma-Informed and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) frameworks.