Waking Night Trauma-Informed Youth Support

Paragon Social Care; Redcar; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Casual dress

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Extensive training

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking compassionate Children's Support Workers to make a difference in the lives of young people in local authority care. You will provide trauma-informed care, build trusting relationships, support education and life skills, and help shape brighter futures.

Requirements include experience with children or young people, a driving licence with access to a car, and flexibility for shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary).
• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience.
• Flexibility to work waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
• A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 3 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

Experience with children/young people

Empathy & resilience

Flexibility to work nights/weekends/s_

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Paragon Social Care is seeking compassionate Children's Support Workers to make a difference in the lives of young people in local authority care. You will provide trauma-informed care, build trusting relationships, support education and life skills, and help shape brighter futures.

Requirements include experience with children or young people, a driving licence with access to a car, and flexibility for shifts including nights and weekends.