Support worker for Young people

Paragon Social Care; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking dedicated support workers who embody patience, respect, and compassion. In this role, you will provide essential support to young people, ensuring their safety and engaging them in various activities. Ideal candidates hold a UK drivers licence and have a clear DBS check.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK drivers licence with access to own vehicle.
• Clear DBS check required.
• Full Right to Work in the UK necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of the young person.
• Assist with personal care.
• Plan and participate in activities.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Adaptability

Understanding

Respect

Job description

Organisation: Paragon Social Care

Job Type: 0-hour contract

About Us: At Paragon Social Care, our unwavering commitment is to provide the highest standards of care and support for the children and young people we look after. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where each child can flourish, while promoting Excellence Through Understanding. Recognising the importance of the child’s welfare, we embrace the principles of equality, partnership, and multi-agency collaboration to safeguard and protect every child and young person under our care.

Job Description: We are currently searching for support workers, who share our core values of patience, respect, compassion, understanding and adaptability, who will be fully committed to the young people we support.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the safety of the young person

• Establishing emotional engagement with the young person

• Assisting the young person with personal care

• Planning and participating in activities and outings

• Transporting the young person to meetings, school, appointments, etc.

• Preparing meals for the young person

• Maintaining cleanliness and order in the home

You must:

• Hold a full UK drivers licence, with access to your own vehicle

• Have a clear DBS check

• Have full Right to Work in the UK

• Be willing to travel for work

If you’re as passionate about the safeguarding of young people as we are, please apply today, with an up-to date CV.