Youth Support Worker: Build Trust in Residential Care

Paragon Social Care; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus up to £2,000

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Career progression opportunities

Support from experienced care team

Rewarding career in residential care

Meaningful relationships with young pe

Make a genuine difference every day

Job summary

Paragon Social Care seeks compassionate residential support workers in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire to assist children and young people who have faced trauma or emotional challenges. You’ll help create a safe, nurturing home, building trust and providing emotional support, while following care plans and safeguarding policies.

Ideal candidates bring resilience, consistency and calm professionalism, with driving licence being desirable.

Qualifications

• Residential childcare experience is desirable.
• Experience working with children and young people is important.
• Experience in social care or care work is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Help create a safe, stable and nurturing home for young people.
• Support routines, activities and everyday life.
• Provide emotional support and positive role modelling.
• Respond calmly to incidents and safeguarding concerns.
• Complete welfare checks, records and handovers.
• Follow care plans and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Calm under pressure

Consistent

Professional

Trustworthy

Patient

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Paragon Social Care seeks compassionate residential support workers in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire to assist children and young people who have faced trauma or emotional challenges. You’ll help create a safe, nurturing home, building trust and providing emotional support, while following care plans and safeguarding policies.

Ideal candidates bring resilience, consistency and calm professionalism, with driving licence being desirable.