Youth Support Worker: Trauma-Informed Care & Growth

Paragon Social Care; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Casual dress code

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Extensive free training

Job summary

Paragon Social Care in Tees Valley is seeking compassionate and resilient Children’s Support Workers to help improve the lives of young people in local authority care. You will provide trauma-informed care, build trusting relationships, and support education, life skills and independence to help youth prepare for their next chapter.

The role offers extensive training, flexible patterns, and opportunities for progression, with pay between £17.50 and £28 per hour depending on PAYE or Umbrella

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary).
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience.
• Flexibility to work waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• A clear enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, compassionate care.
• Build trusting relationships and create positive daily routines.
• Support education, life skills, and independence.
• Prepare meals and promote healthy lifestyles.
• Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard.
• Support medical appointments and community activities.
• Transport young people using your own vehicle when required.
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and belief in their future.

Skills

Experience with children

Driving licence

Empathy and resilience

Flexible schedule

Enhanced DBS awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Paragon Social Care in Tees Valley is seeking compassionate and resilient Children’s Support Workers to help improve the lives of young people in local authority care. You will provide trauma-informed care, build trusting relationships, and support education, life skills and independence to help youth prepare for their next chapter.

The role offers extensive training, flexible patterns, and opportunities for progression, with pay between £17.50 and £28 per hour depending on PAYE or Umbrella