Trauma-Informed Youth Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is recruiting Children's Support Workers to provide trauma-informed care for children and young people in residential settings and community support across Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.

You will build trusting relationships, support daily routines and life skills, encourage engagement in activities, and assist with appointments while maintaining safeguarding records. A full UK driving licence is required and an enhanced DBS check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable (paid or voluntary).
• Calm, resilient, and emotionally mature approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent, trauma-informed support to children and young people
• Build positive and professional relationships based on trust and respect
• Support daily routines, independence, education, and life skills development
• Encourage engagement in activities, hobbies, and healthy routines
• Support young people to attend appointments, education, and community activities
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and care planning
• Transport young people where required (own vehicle essential)

Skills

Experience with children

Calm demeanor

Communication skills

Driving licence

DBS check

NVQ Level 3

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Paragon Social Care is recruiting Children's Support Workers to provide trauma-informed care for children and young people in residential settings and community support across Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.

You will build trusting relationships, support daily routines and life skills, encourage engagement in activities, and assist with appointments while maintaining safeguarding records. A full UK driving licence is required and an enhanced DBS check will be conducted.