Waking Night Youth Support Worker — Trauma-Informed Care

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

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.