Child & Youth Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,337 - 51,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

21 online modules + in-person training

Clear career progression opportunities

Company pension

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A children's support organization based in Pennsylvania is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children. This role involves providing compassionate care, building relationships, and empowering young people. Candidates must have experience working with children, a full UK driving licence, and possess emotional resilience. Competitive pay ranges from £17.50 to £28 per hour, with opportunities for training and career progression. Apply today and start impacting young lives positively.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people (paid or voluntary) is essential.
• Must have a full UK driver’s licence and your own car.
• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience are crucial.
• Flexible approach for working nights, weekends, and sleep-ins required.
• A clear enhanced DBS check or willingness to complete one needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to young people.
• Build positive relationships and promote healthy routines.
• Prepare meals and support education and life skills.
• Advocate for young people's voices and feelings.
• Support medical appointments and community activities.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Emotional resilience

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent)

Tools

Own vehicle

Job description

Make a Real Difference – Become a Children’s Support Worker with Paragon Social Care!

Are you ready to change a young person’s life for the better?

At Paragon Social Care, that’s exactly what you’ll do! We’re on the lookout for passionate, caring, and resilient individuals to join our incredible team of Children’s Support Workers.

Whether you’ve got experience in care or you’re looking for a rewarding new challenge, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children who need you most.

Who Are We?

At Paragon Social Care, our vision is simple: “Excellence Through Understanding.”

We provide essential 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in local authority care during times of uncertainty and transition. Our goal? To create safe, nurturing, and stable environments while planning for their future.

Every child deserves care, compassion, and opportunity – and that starts with YOU.

What Does a Day Look Like?

No two days are the same, but here’s what you’ll be doing:

• 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, making sure they feel heard and valued
• 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

What We’re Looking For:

• ✔ 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
• ✔ A flexible approach (waking nights, weekends, and sleep‑ins when required)
• ✔ A clear enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete one)
• A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential.

What You’ll Get in Return:

Competitive pay: £17.50 – £28 per hour (depending on shift type!)

• 21 online modules + in‑person training in safeguarding, trauma‑informed practice, positive behaviour support, and more
• Clear career progression opportunities (Senior Support Worker and beyond!)

• Flexible schedules
• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• Referral bonuses

Why Join Us?

Because this isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to be the difference in a child’s story. Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire hope, create stability, and empower young people to believe in their future.

If you’ve got the passion, we’ll give you the training, support, and opportunity to thrive.

Apply today and start making the impact you were meant for!

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of the role, which involves working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is a priority, and all applicants will be expected to share this commitment.