Trauma-Informed Youth Support Worker | Flexible Hours

Paragon Social Care; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 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 committed individuals to support children and young people in local authority care. You will provide trauma-informed care, help establish daily routines, support education and life skills, and promote healthy lifestyles.

Role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car, patience and emotional resilience, and flexibility for nights, weekends, and sleep-ins. DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one is essential.

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).
• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care is desirable but not essential.

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

Driving licence

Empathy

Patience

Flexibility

DBS check

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care (desirable)

Job description

Paragon Social Care is seeking committed individuals to support children and young people in local authority care. You will provide trauma-informed care, help establish daily routines, support education and life skills, and promote healthy lifestyles.

Role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car, patience and emotional resilience, and flexibility for nights, weekends, and sleep-ins. DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one is essential.