Waking Night Crisis Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Howden le Wear; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Extensive training

Job summary

Paragon Social Care in Howden le Wear is seeking compassionate Children’s Support Workers to help children and young people thrive. You’ll provide trauma-informed care, build trusting relationships, support education, life skills and independence.

You’ll contribute to safe, stable environments, participate in safeguarding, and join a team that values training, progression, and flexible working patterns. This role involves driving, safeguarding checks, and a commitment to empowering youth.

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.

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

Experience with children

UK driving licence

Patience

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care

Job description

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping children and young people thrive?

At Paragon Social Care, we’re looking for compassionate and resilient Children’s Support Workers to join our team.

This is more than a job — it’s your chance to provide stability, encouragement, and care that truly changes lives.

Who We Are

Our vision is simple but powerful: “Excellence Through Understanding.”

We provide 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in local authority care, particularly during times of uncertainty and transition. Our focus is on creating safe, nurturing, and stable environments while helping young people prepare for their next chapter.

Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and hopeful, and you can be the person who makes that happen.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this rewarding role, you will:

• 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

Every action you take helps shape brighter futures.

Why Join Paragon Social Care?

This isn’t just a job — it’s your chance to be the safe, steady presence a young person needs.

We invest in our children and our team, offering the training, support, and development you need to thrive.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all shortlisted candidates must disclose any convictions or cautions that are not protected under current filtering legislation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks which includes an Enhanced DBS Check.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

What You’ll Get

Excellent pay

• £17.50ph - £24.00ph PAYE Rate (including holiday pay)

• £20.00ph - £28.00ph Umbrella Rate

Extensive FREE training, including:

• online learning modules
• In-person training in safeguarding, trauma-informed care, positive behaviour support, and more

Clear career progression — Senior Support Worker and beyond

Great perks, including:

• Flexible working patterns
• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• Referral bonuses