Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking flexible support workers to assist vulnerable children and young people in various locations across the UK. The role involves ensuring safety, emotional engagement, and personal care for young individuals. Comprehensive training is provided, and the company promotes a supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Continuous training and development

Flexible working arrangements

Employee recognition programs

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging children and young people is preferred but not required.
• Must have a clear DBS.
• Must have full Right To Work status in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Keep the young person safe.
• Engage emotionally with the young person.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities.

Skills

Engaging personality

Professionalism

Dedication

Job description

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At Paragon Social Care we support vulnerable and challenging children and young people who are looked after by the council, who find themselves between longer term placements. We step in during these critical times of transition and supply wrap around 24/7 packages of support until a more suitable longer-term placement is found. Our support packages start at a staffing ratio of 2:1 up to a maximum of 6:1 depending on the individual needs of each young person.

Our support packages can be anywhere in the UK, so we are looking for support workers who are highly flexible in their working life. This means you should be able to travel to various parts of the country and stay there for a few days at a time. This job therefore suits those who don't have large commitments at home.

We are looking for support workers who have previous experience of working with challenging children and young people. However, we also provide all relevant training during your onboarding stage free of charge. If you don't have previous experience but have the qualities in a person that are vital to succeed in this role then we also welcome your application.

Those qualities we are looking for in a person are:

• An engaging personality that connects with young people on their level
• Professionalism and Dedication

We offer excellent rates of pay which is paid on a weekly basis.

The main roles of the job are as follows:

• Keeping the young person safe
• Engaging with the young person on an emotional level
• Ensuring the young person sees to their personal care
• Taking the young person out on activities and fun days out
• Taking the young person to meetings, school, appointments etc
• Cooking for the young person
• Keeping the home clean and tidy

At Paragon Social Care, Safeguarding Children is our Number 1 priority. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where each child can flourish. Our support is underpinned by the Trauma Informed and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) frameworks.

If this sounds interesting to you then please apply if you meet the following criteria:

• You are highly flexible in your working life
• You are a car driver and will obtain Motor Vehicle Insurance
• Your DBS is clear
• You have an engaging and warm personality
• You have full Right To Work status to work in the UK
• You are highly professional and dedicated to your work

Job Type: 0-hour contract

Training & Development

We provide continuous training and development opportunities for our team of support workers which helps them acquire new knowledge and become more effective in their roles.

We provide clear paths for career advancement to help motivate our support workers to perform at their best at all times.

Work-Life Balance

We actively encourage practices that promote flexible working arrangements, time off, and a supportive work environment.

Recognition & Rewards

We recognise and reward our support workers for their hard work and achievements. This is reflected in our Employee of the Month scheme which boosts morale and motivation.

Employee Benefits & Compensation

We provide competitive salaries and bonuses which are crucial for attracting and retaining the best support workers to the organisation.

Promoting employee well-being through wellness programs can lead to increased productivity and reduced absenteeism. These programs can include fitness classes, mental health support, and stress management resources.