Waking Nights Youth Support Worker Flexible Shifts Growth

Paragon Social Care; West Stow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Ongoing specialist training and dev.

Career progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Employee referral bonus

Supportive management team

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking a dedicated Childrens Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to children and young people in residential homes and community-based packages. You will be a positive role model, promoting safety, independence and life skills.

The role involves trauma-informed care, collaboration with social workers and families, and maintaining records while ensuring safeguarding processes are followed.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and dependable.
• Calm under pressure and emotionally resilient.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, consistent and trauma-informed care for children and young people.
• Building positive, professional relationships based on trust and respect.
• Supporting daily routines, education and life skills.
• Encouraging hobbies, healthy routines and community participation.
• Transporting young people to school, appointments and activities.
• Working closely with social workers, families and other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to safeguarding processes.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Resilient

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childrens Residential Care or equivalent

Job description

Paragon Social Care is seeking a dedicated Childrens Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to children and young people in residential homes and community-based packages. You will be a positive role model, promoting safety, independence and life skills.

The role involves trauma-informed care, collaboration with social workers and families, and maintaining records while ensuring safeguarding processes are followed.