Youth Mental Health Crisis Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Professional development and training

Regular supervision and reflective练习

Referral bonus packages

3 day physical intervention training

Job summary

Paragon Social Care in Peterborough/Cambridgeshire is seeking an empathic Crisis Support Worker to support a young person with complex emotional and mental health needs in a long-term solo provision.

You will build trust, support daily living, apply trauma-informed approaches, keep accurate records, and work with CAMHS and social workers. A full UK driving license and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and short-notice shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, trauma-informed approach to supporting youth.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and reflect on practice.
• Experience in settings supporting young people is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living and routines to promote stability and wellbeing.
• Provide therapeutic support using trauma-informed techniques.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, interventions, and communications.
• Participate in supervision and mandatory training.
• Transport the young person to appointments and activities as needed.
• Collaborate with CAMHS, social workers and emergency services.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Trauma-informed care

Emotional regulation

Team collaboration

Job description

Paragon Social Care in Peterborough/Cambridgeshire is seeking an empathic Crisis Support Worker to support a young person with complex emotional and mental health needs in a long-term solo provision.

You will build trust, support daily living, apply trauma-informed approaches, keep accurate records, and work with CAMHS and social workers. A full UK driving license and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and short-notice shifts are essential.