Trauma-Informed Youth Support Worker - Residential Care

Paragon Social Care; Baldock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Specialist training and development

Career progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Referral bonus scheme

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is recruiting Children's Support Workers across Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire to provide round-the-clock, trauma-informed support to children in care. You will work within residential and community-based packages, building trust, supporting education, and promoting life skills.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. We offer flexible patterns, ongoing specialist training, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, 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

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childrens Residential Care

Job description

Paragon Social Care is recruiting Children's Support Workers across Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire to provide round-the-clock, trauma-informed support to children in care. You will work within residential and community-based packages, building trust, supporting education, and promoting life skills.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. We offer flexible patterns, ongoing specialist training, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team.