Trauma-Informed Youth Support Worker | Flexible Hours

Paragon Social Care Limited; Croxdale; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working patterns

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Résumé du poste

Paragon Social Care Limited is seeking compassionate and resilient Children’s Support Workers to join our team, helping young people in local authority care and providing wraparound support around times of uncertainty and transition.

You will advocate for young people, help build routines, support education and life skills, and assist with meals and healthy lifestyles. A UK driving licence and willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS are required.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Experience with children/young people

Full UK driving licence

Empathy

Flexibility for nights/weekends

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Description du poste

Paragon Social Care Limited is seeking compassionate and resilient Children’s Support Workers to join our team, helping young people in local authority care and providing wraparound support around times of uncertainty and transition.

You will advocate for young people, help build routines, support education and life skills, and assist with meals and healthy lifestyles. A UK driving licence and willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS are required.