Youth Crisis Support Worker: Trauma-Informed Care

Paragon Social Care Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules (agency role)

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Paragon Social Care Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate individuals to join our wraparound support team for children and young people in care.

You will provide trauma-informed care, build relationships, support education and life skills, and may drive children to appointments. The role requires a UK driver's license, DBS clearance, and flexibility for nights and weekends.

Training, career progression, and safeguarding checks are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, paid or voluntary.
• A full UK driver’s licence and your own car.
• Patience, empathy and emotional resilience.
• Flexible approach including waking nights, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Clear enhanced DBS or willingness to complete one.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to keep young people safe and supported.
• Building positive relationships and promoting healthy routines.
• Preparing meals, supporting education, and encouraging life skills.
• Advocating for their voice and ensuring they feel heard.
• Supporting medical appointments and community activities.
• Using your own vehicle to transport young people when needed.
• Helping them move forward with confidence into their next chapter.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Patience & empathy

Emotional resilience

Willingness to work nights/weekends

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Paragon Social Care Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate individuals to join our wraparound support team for children and young people in care.

You will provide trauma-informed care, build relationships, support education and life skills, and may drive children to appointments. The role requires a UK driver's license, DBS clearance, and flexibility for nights and weekends.

Training, career progression, and safeguarding checks are part of the package.