Youth Residential Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker to join our Crook team in County Durham. You will support young people who may have experienced trauma, providing emotional stability, listening, and consistent care within a specialist residential setting.

You’ll build trusted relationships, follow individual care plans and safeguarding procedures, and work as part of a wider care team to help young people feel safe and begin to thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in children’s residential care or youth work.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
• Provide emotional support and positive role modelling.
• Create a safe, warm and nurturing home environment.
• Build trusting relationships based on respect and consistency.
• Carry out welfare checks in line with care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and handovers.
• Support morning routines and the everyday rhythm of family life within the home.
• Work closely with colleagues, managers, families and external professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Active listening

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Paragon Social Care is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker to join our Crook team in County Durham. You will support young people who may have experienced trauma, providing emotional stability, listening, and consistent care within a specialist residential setting.

You’ll build trusted relationships, follow individual care plans and safeguarding procedures, and work as part of a wider care team to help young people feel safe and begin to thrive.