Youth Support Worker

🌟 Crisis Support Worker for Children & Young People

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.

As a Children's Support Workers , you'll play a crucial role in providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care during some of the most critical moments in a young person's life. Our support packages are designed to meet individual needs offering wraparound, 24/7 support with staffing ratios ranging from 2:1 up to 6:1 , depending on each young person's circumstances.

This is a rewarding and flexible role , ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a real difference.

💛 What You'll Do

• Create a safe, stable, and supportive environment for children and young people in crisis.
• Children's Support Workers Support with daily routines from meal preparation to maintaining a tidy home.
• Encourage engagement in education, hobbies, and community activities that promote growth and confidence.
• 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.

Requirements

🌈 What We're Looking For

You'll need:

• A flexible approach ( waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins when required)
• A full UK driving licence , access to your own vehicle, and business insurance.
• An enhanced DBS (or Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS) and full Right to Work in the UK.
• Experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary )

A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential.

Benefits

🌟 What Makes Paragon Social Care Different

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

Extensive free training:

•    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!)
  

Fantastic perks:

•          Flexible schedules.
  

•          Casual dress code.
  

•          Company pension.
  

•          Referral bonuses.
  

At Paragon, Safeguarding Children is our highest priority. Every aspect of our work is guided by Trauma-Informed Practice and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) , ensuring each child receives compassionate, structured, and consistent care.

We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued and appreciated, Our team work tirelessly to make that happen.

💬 If You Are...

• Understanding and patient
• Emotionally resilient and adaptable
• Professional yet warm in your approach
• Passionate about helping young people thrive

Join a team that makes a genuine difference one child, one day, one moment at a time.

Apply today and help us create brighter futures across County Durham.