Trauma-Informed Children's Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking compassionate Children’s Support Workers to make a meaningful difference for young people in local authority care. You will deliver trauma-informed care, support education and life skills, prepare meals, and promote healthy lifestyles, while advocating for young people and coordinating with medical appointments and community activities.

The role requires flexibility for waking nights, weekends, and occasional sleep-ins; a full UK driving licence is essential, and

Qualifications

• Experience working 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

UK driving licence

Patience & empathy

Flexible schedule

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Paragon Social Care is seeking compassionate Children’s Support Workers to make a meaningful difference for young people in local authority care. You will deliver trauma-informed care, support education and life skills, prepare meals, and promote healthy lifestyles, while advocating for young people and coordinating with medical appointments and community activities.

The role requires flexibility for waking nights, weekends, and occasional sleep-ins; a full UK driving licence is essential, and