Overnight Children's Support Worker – Empower & Protect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Ongoing specialist training

Career progression

Company pension scheme

Employee referral bonus

Supportive management team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking a Children's Support Worker to help young people in residential settings across Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. You will provide safe, trauma‑informed support, build trust, and promote independence while helping achieve individual goals.

This role requires a Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to work 2–3 shifts per week. DBS checks are mandatory; we offer flexible shifts, ongoing training, a pension scheme, and clear career progression

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to your own vehicle for work.
• Ability to work a minimum of 2–3 shifts per week.
• Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care or equivalent.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people (paid or voluntary).

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, consistent and trauma‑informed support.
• Building positive, professional relationships based on trust and respect.
• Supporting education, life skills and independence.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, activities and healthy routines.
• Transporting young people to school, appointments and community activities.
• Working alongside professionals to deliver high‑quality care.
• Completing accurate records and contributing to safeguarding processes.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Reliable

Communication

Independent/Teamwork

Flexible

Passionate about children

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care or equivalent

Job description

Paragon Social Care is seeking a Children's Support Worker to help young people in residential settings across Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. You will provide safe, trauma‑informed support, build trust, and promote independence while helping achieve individual goals.

This role requires a Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to work 2–3 shifts per week. DBS checks are mandatory; we offer flexible shifts, ongoing training, a pension scheme, and clear career progression