Crisis Support Worker for Young People

Paragon Social Care; South Shields; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A childcare support organization in South Shields is seeking a Children's Support Worker to help young individuals feel safe and valued. The role involves providing day-to-day support, encouraging personal care routines, and engaging in activities that boost their confidence. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Experience with challenging behaviours is a plus but not required. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of young people, one child at a time.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (no provisional or international licences).
• Access to a personal vehicle for work use.
• Right to Work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage personal care routines.
• Plan and join in on engaging activities and outings.
• Provide transport for appointments, school, and meetings.
• Build trusting and supportive emotional connections.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the young person.

Skills

Friendly, warm, and bubbly personality

Flexibility to work around varying schedules

Experience with challenging behaviours

Job description

Children’s Support Worker – Flexible Hours

Ideal for Current Agency Staff | Make a Real Difference

At Paragon Social Care, our vision, Excellence Through Understanding, drives everything we do. We're committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through compassionate, trauma-informed care. Our mission is to offer holistic support and a nurturing, safe environment where every young person can thrive.

Why Join Us?

Our young people are at the heart of everything we do. We champion:

• Healthy lifestyle choices
• Confidence and self-worth
• Physical and emotional wellbeing
• Positive, respectful relationships
• A safe space to grow, explore, and reach their full potential

Your Role:

As a Children’s Support Worker, you will play a vital role in the day-to‑day support of young people, helping them feel safe, respected, and valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and encourage personal care routines
• Plan and join in on engaging activities and fun outings
• Provide transport for appointments, school, and meetings
• Build trusting and supportive emotional connections
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the young person at all times

What We’re Looking For:

• Full UK driving licence (no provisional or international licences)
• Access to a personal vehicle for work use
• A friendly, warm, and bubbly personality that can connect with young people
• Flexibility to work around varying schedules, agency contract role.
• Right to Work in the UK is essential
• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours is preferred but not essential
• 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.

If you're passionate about helping young people reach their full potential and want to be part of a team that truly cares, apply now with your most up-to-date CV.

Help us shape brighter futures—one child at a time.