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About Paragon Social Care
At Paragon Social Care, our vision, Excellence Through Understanding, reflects our commitment to improving the lives of children and young people we support.
Our mission is to provide holistic nurturing and support, creating a safe environment for our young people to thrive. Our skilled and caring staff tailor their approach to each individual's needs, utilizing Trauma Informed and Positive Behaviour Support frameworks. The wellbeing and success of our young people are at the core of everything we do.
Our Values and Goals
We aim to instil in each young person the following values:
1. A culture of healthy choices.
2. Self-confidence and self-worth.
3. Good physical and emotional health.
4. Healthy relationships in all areas of life.
5. A safe environment to explore and reach their full potential.
Support Worker Role
We are seeking support workers who share our core values of patience, respect, compassion, understanding, and adaptability, and who are fully committed to supporting young people. We offer zero-hour contracts with highly competitive pay. Shifts are typically 12 hours long. We provide tools and opportunities for career growth and professional development to enable you to support children and young people effectively.
Requirements and Training
Applicants must:
* Be a driver with access to a vehicle for work.
* Have a warm, engaging personality suitable for working with children and young people.
* Be flexible in your work schedule.
Experience supporting challenging young people is preferred but not mandatory; we welcome applications from those with the right skills and values.
If selected for interview, you will undergo onboarding including:
* Training in 16 modules.
* A 2-day in-person Physical Intervention Training course delivered by our GSA Certified tutors.
* A 1-day in-person training on Children’s Safeguarding, Trauma Informed Practice, Introduction to Polyvagal Theory, and Understanding Your Role at Paragon Social Care.
Applying
Our children and young people are at the heart of everything we do, and safeguarding them is our top priority. If you are interested and want to make a difference, please apply now with an up-to-date CV.
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