Waking Night Crisis Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care provider in Gateshead is looking for a Crisis Support Worker for Young People. In this role, you will ensure the safety of young individuals while engaging with them emotionally in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, facilitating recreational activities, and providing transportation. Ideal candidates should display empathy, patience, and adaptability. The company offers training, flexible shifts, and a competitive salary, prioritizing the safeguarding of young people.

Benefits

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral programme

Competitive salaries

Flexible shift patterns

Qualifications

• Flexibility in your working schedule.
• A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• A clear DBS check.
• Full Right to Work status in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Keep the young person safe.
• Build trust and engage in meaningful conversations.
• Assist with personal care.
• Organise and participate in recreational activities.
• Transport the young person to appointments, school, and other essential meetings.
• Prepare meals and support nutritional needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the living space.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Empathy and understanding

Patience and resilience

Engaging personality

Communication skills

Professionalism and dedication

Adaptability

Job description

Your role as a Crisis Support Worker for Young People will involve not only ensuring their safety but also engaging with them on an emotional level to foster a supportive environment. You'll be responsible for:

• Keeping the young person safe
• Building trust and engaging in meaningful conversations
• Assisting with personal care
• Organising and participating in recreational activities
• Transporting the young person to appointments, school, and other essential meetings
• Preparing meals and supporting nutritional needs
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the living space
• Attending staff meetings and training sessions

We are seeking passionate individuals who may have experience working with challenging young people, but we also welcome those looking to enter this rewarding field. Paragon Social Care provides all necessary training free of charge.

Key Requirements

• Flexibility in your working schedule
• A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle, with a willingness to obtain Motor Vehicle Business Insurance
• A clear DBS check
• Full Right to Work status in the UK

At Paragon Social Care, we prioritise the safeguarding of children and strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for every child. Our approach is guided by Trauma‑Informed Care and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles. The ideal candidate will have qualities such as:

• Empathy and understanding
• Patience and resilience
• An engaging personality and communication skills
• Professionalism and dedication
• Adaptability to changing situations

If you embody these qualities, we would love to hear from you!

At Paragon Social Care, our mission is to support vulnerable and challenging children and young people who are in the care of the council, especially those transitioning between longer‑term placements. In these crucial moments, we provide wrap‑around, 24/7 support packages tailored to each individual, maintaining a staffing ratio from 1:1 up to 6:1 based on the young person's unique needs.

Employee Benefits & Compensation

• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible shift patterns including day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and flexitime

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of the role, which involves working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is a priority, and all applicants will be expected to share this commitment.