Trauma-Informed Children's Support Worker (West Midlands)

Paragon Social Care; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is recruiting Children’s Support Workers across the West Midlands. You’ll provide trauma-informed care, support education, meals, and life skills, while building trusting relationships with young people in local authority care.

We offer extensive training, flexible agency-style schedules, a casual dress code, and a company pension. This role requires a driving licence and access to a car, with DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to keep young people safe and supported.
• Building positive relationships and promoting healthy routines.
• Preparing meals, supporting education, and encouraging life skills.
• Advocating for their voice, making sure they feel heard and valued.
• Supporting medical appointments and community activities.
• Using your own vehicle to transport young people when needed.
• Helping them move forward with confidence into their next chapter.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Driving licence

Patience and empathy

Flexibility (nights/weekends)

Emotional resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent

Job description

Paragon Social Care is recruiting Children’s Support Workers across the West Midlands. You’ll provide trauma-informed care, support education, meals, and life skills, while building trusting relationships with young people in local authority care.

We offer extensive training, flexible agency-style schedules, a casual dress code, and a company pension. This role requires a driving licence and access to a car, with DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.