Trauma-Informed Children's Support Worker | Flexible Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Extensive Training

Flexible schedules

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Paragon Social Care Limited is recruiting Children’s Support Workers across the West Midlands. You will provide trauma-informed care, build trusted relationships, support education, meals, and life skills for vulnerable children in care.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own car are preferred. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and an enhanced DBS are required or willing to obtain. Competitive pay and extensive training are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, paid or voluntary.
• A full UK driver’s licence and your own car.
• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience.
• Flexible approach, including waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins when required.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to complete one.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed care to keep young people safe and supported.
• Build positive relationships and promote healthy routines.
• Prepare meals and support education and life skills.
• Advocate for the child’s voice and ensure they feel heard.
• Support medical appointments and community activities.
• Use your own vehicle to transport young people when needed.
• Help them move forward with confidence.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Driving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent

Tools

Full UK driving license

Own car

Job description

Paragon Social Care Limited is recruiting Children’s Support Workers across the West Midlands. You will provide trauma-informed care, build trusted relationships, support education, meals, and life skills for vulnerable children in care.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own car are preferred. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and an enhanced DBS are required or willing to obtain. Competitive pay and extensive training are provided.