Children Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Sandy; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking Children’s Support Workers to support vulnerable children and young people. The role involves ensuring safety, assisting with personal care, and engaging in activities. Ideal candidates will have a flexible schedule and a passion for working with youth.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with challenging children and young people is preferred.
• Flexibility in work schedule is essential.
• Full UK driver's license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of the young person.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Transport the young person to appointments and meetings.

Skills

Engaging personality

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About Paragon Social Care

At Paragon Social Care, we support vulnerable and challenging children and young people under the care of the council, particularly those in between longer-term placements. Our top priority is safeguarding children, and we are committed to establishing a secure and nurturing environment, so each young person can flourish. Our support is grounded in the Trauma-Informed and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) frameworks.

Position Details

Our support packages are available nationwide, requiring staff to be flexible with travel. This position is ideal for individuals without significant commitments at home.

Role: Children’s Support Worker

We are seeking Children’s Support Workers with prior experience in working with challenging children and young people. For those lacking previous experience but embodying the desired qualities, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety of the young person
• Establishing emotional engagement with the young person
• Assisting the young person with personal care
• Planning and participating in activities and outings
• Transporting the young person to meetings, school, appointments, etc.
• Preparing meals for the young person
• Maintaining cleanliness and order in the home
• Attending staff meetings
• Flexibility in your work schedule; this job is ideal for agency staff
• A full UK driver's license, access to your own vehicle, and the ability to secure Business Insurance (Provisional / International Licence - not accepted)
• A clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Full Right to Work in the UK

Desired Qualities

If you possess the following qualities:

• An engaging personality that resonates with young people