Trauma-Informed Youth Support Specialist

Paragon Social Care; Ushaw Moor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 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 and resilient Children's Support Workers to join our team, providing 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in local authority care. We focus on safe, nurturing environments and helping young people prepare for their next chapter.

You will build trusting relationships, support education and life skills, and advocate for young people while assisting with medical appointments and community activities.

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

Full UK driving licence

Patience

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

DBS check

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care

Job description

Paragon Social Care is seeking compassionate and resilient Children's Support Workers to join our team, providing 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in local authority care. We focus on safe, nurturing environments and helping young people prepare for their next chapter.

You will build trusting relationships, support education and life skills, and advocate for young people while assisting with medical appointments and community activities.