Child & 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 as a Children’s Support Worker and be the steady, caring presence that makes a real impact.


What You’ll Do

* Provide trauma-informed, compassionate care
* Build trusting relationships and positive daily routines
* Support education, life skills, and independence
* Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard
* Support community activities, medical appointments, and transport


Why Join Us?

* Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team
* Access training, guidance, and career progression
* Help children feel safe, valued, and empowered

This isn’t just a job – it’s your chance to change lives.

👉 Apply today and make a difference every day!

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