Trauma-Informed Children's Support Worker | Flexible Shifts

Paragon Social Care Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing specialist training and dev

Career progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Support from management

Job summary

Paragon Social Care Limited is seeking compassionate Children’s Support Workers to help vulnerable young people in local authority care. You will provide trauma-informed care across residential settings and community-based support, building trust, supporting education and life skills while maintaining professional boundaries.

We value reliability, a calm, patient approach and a commitment to safeguarding. The role requires a minimum availability of 3 shifts per week and offers flexible,

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and emotionally mature approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Support daily routines, education, independence and life skills.
• Encourage healthy activities and involvement in community life.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and care planning.
• Support appointments and transport where required.

Skills

Calm, patient, emotionally mature

Strong communication & relationship

Safeguarding commitment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Paragon Social Care Limited is seeking compassionate Children’s Support Workers to help vulnerable young people in local authority care. You will provide trauma-informed care across residential settings and community-based support, building trust, supporting education and life skills while maintaining professional boundaries.

We value reliability, a calm, patient approach and a commitment to safeguarding. The role requires a minimum availability of 3 shifts per week and offers flexible,