Waking Night Crisis Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral programme

Flexible shift patterns

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking a Crisis Support Worker for Young People to ensure safety and provide emotional support within wrap-around care packages for vulnerable youths. The role involves direct engagement, personal care assistance, and coordinating activities to promote wellbeing.

Requirements include flexible shifts, a valid UK driving licence with business insurance, a clear DBS check, and right to work in the UK. DBS checks are enhanced and safeguarding is a priority.

Qualifications

• Flexibility in your working schedule.
• A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle, with willingness to obtain Motor Vehicle Insurance.
• 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 to appointments, school and meetings.
• Prepare meals and support nutrition.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in living spaces.
• Attend staff meetings and training.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication skills

Professionalism

Adaptability

Job description

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.

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
• Organizing 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 organization 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.

You will need to possess the following:

• Flexibility in your working schedule
• A valid driving license 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 prioritize 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!

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.