Impactful Children's Support Worker | Flexible Hours

Paragon Social Care; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules (agency role)

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking passionate Support Workers to help vulnerable children in local authority care. You’ll provide trauma‑informed, compassionate care, build trust, support education and life skills, and accompany young people to appointments.

A full UK driving licence and your own car are required, as is resilience and flexibility, including waking nights and weekends. We offer extensive free training, clear career progression, and competitive pay: £17.50–£24.00ph PAYE or £20–£28ph

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, paid or voluntary.
• Full UK driving licence and your own car.
• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience.
• Flexible approach, including waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• Clear enhanced DBS or willingness to complete one.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, compassionate care to keep young people safe and supported.
• Build positive relationships and promote healthy routines.
• Support education, meals, and life skills activities.
• Transport with your own vehicle when needed to accompany young people.
• Advocate for the voice of the children and ensure they feel heard.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Driver's license & own car

Empathy & resilience

Flexible schedule including nights & W

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Paragon Social Care is seeking passionate Support Workers to help vulnerable children in local authority care. You’ll provide trauma‑informed, compassionate care, build trust, support education and life skills, and accompany young people to appointments.

A full UK driving licence and your own car are required, as is resilience and flexibility, including waking nights and weekends. We offer extensive free training, clear career progression, and competitive pay: £17.50–£24.00ph PAYE or £20–£28ph