Empowering Children's Support Worker | Flexible Shifts

Paragon Social Care; Lizard; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Ongoing specialist training

Career progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Employee referral bonus

Supportive management

Job summary

Paragon Social Care in the UK is seeking a Children’s Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to children and young people in residential homes and community packages.

You’ll be a positive role model, promote independence, and help with daily routines, education, life skills and transport to appointments.

Requirements: full UK driving licence, own vehicle, 2–3 shifts per week, and Enhanced DBS; NVQ3 in Children’s Residential Care is desirable.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Providing safe, trauma-informed care.
• Building positive, professional relationships based on trust and respect.
• Supporting daily routines, education and life skills.
• Transporting young people to school, appointments and activities.
• Working closely with social workers, families and other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to safeguarding processes.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Dependable

Calm under pressure

Confident communicator

Independent worker

Team player

Flexible

Adaptable

Passionate about helping young people

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Paragon Social Care in the UK is seeking a Children’s Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to children and young people in residential homes and community packages.

You’ll be a positive role model, promote independence, and help with daily routines, education, life skills and transport to appointments.

Requirements: full UK driving licence, own vehicle, 2–3 shifts per week, and Enhanced DBS; NVQ3 in Children’s Residential Care is desirable.