Child and Youth Support Worker

• Children's Support Worker – Make a Real Difference

Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential? Join Paragon Social Care and be the steady, caring presence that truly makes an impact.

💙 Who We Are

We provide 24/7 residential care for children in local authority care, creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments. Our mission: Excellence Through Understanding. Every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and hopeful — and you can be the person who makes that happen.

✨ What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver trauma-informed, compassionate care
• Build trusting relationships and positive routines
• Support education, life skills, and independence
• Promote healthy lifestyles and prepare meals together
• Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard
• Support appointments, activities, and transport when required
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and self-belief

🌟 Why Join Us?

This isn't just a job — it's your chance to be a consistent, positive presence in a young person's life. We provide training, support, and career development to help you thrive.

👉 Apply today and become the difference in a child's story.

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting their welfare is a priority, and all applicants must share this commitment.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

✔ 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)

A relevant qualification (such as NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care) is desirable but not essential — we'll support the right people to grow.

Benefits

🎁 What You'll Get

💷 Excellent pay: £17.50 – £28 per hour (depending on shift type)

📚 Extensive FREE training , including:

• 21 online learning modules
• In-person training in safeguarding, trauma-informed care, positive behaviour support, and more

🚀 Clear career progression — Senior Support Worker and beyond

🌟 Great perks , including:

• Flexible working patterns
• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• Referral bonuses