Trauma-Informed Child Support Worker | Flexible Hours & Training

Paragon Social Care; Kirk Merrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive FREE training

Flexible working patterns

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Paragon Social Care seeks compassionate, resilient Children’s Support Workers to join our team. We provide 24/7 wraparound support for children in local authority care, creating safe, nurturing environments while helping young people prepare for their next chapter.

You’ll support education, life skills and independence, prepare meals, attend medical appointments, and transport young people when required. Extensive free training and clear progression paths are available.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people (paid or voluntary)
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience
• Flexibility to work waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins
• A clear enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, compassionate care
• Build trusting relationships and create positive daily routines
• Support education, life skills, and independence
• Prepare meals and promote healthy lifestyles
• Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard
• Support medical appointments and community activities
• Transport young people using your own vehicle when required
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and belief in their future

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Driving licence

Patience and empathy

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Paragon Social Care seeks compassionate, resilient Children’s Support Workers to join our team. We provide 24/7 wraparound support for children in local authority care, creating safe, nurturing environments while helping young people prepare for their next chapter.

You’ll support education, life skills and independence, prepare meals, attend medical appointments, and transport young people when required. Extensive free training and clear progression paths are available.