Trauma-Informed Youth Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress code

Company pension

Free training

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking compassionate and resilient Individuals to join us as Children’s Support Workers. You will provide trauma-informed care, build trusting relationships, and support education, life skills and independence for children and young people in care.

Role involves meals, safe routines, advocacy, and accompanying medical appointments. A driving licence and DBS are required; full training is provided.

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)
• A relevant qualification (such as NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care) is desirable but not essential — we’ll support the right people to grow.

Responsibilities

• Providing trauma-informed, compassionate care
• Building trusting relationships and positive daily routines
• Supporting education, life skills, and independence
• Preparing meals and encouraging healthy lifestyles
• Advocating for young people and ensuring their voices are heard
• Supporting medical appointments and community activities
• Transporting young people using your own vehicle when required
• Helping them move forward with confidence and belief in themselves

Skills

Experience with children

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Paragon Social Care is seeking compassionate and resilient Individuals to join us as Children’s Support Workers. You will provide trauma-informed care, build trusting relationships, and support education, life skills and independence for children and young people in care.

Role involves meals, safe routines, advocacy, and accompanying medical appointments. A driving licence and DBS are required; full training is provided.