Job Responsibilities
* Providing day-to-day trauma-informed support to meet the young person's needs, promoting safety, well-being, and protection from harm.
* Promoting healthy lifestyle choices through structured routines typical of a family home.
* Preparing meals and supporting nutritional needs.
* Fostering positive relationships with staff, professionals, and the wider community.
* Facilitating engagement with support services and health appointments.
* Transporting children and young people as necessary in your own vehicle.
* Listening to and acting upon the young person's views about their care, support, and accommodation, validating their voice.
* Supporting move-on plans and assisting with smooth transitions.
* Ensuring effective communication within the team and with all multi-agency partners.
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary).
* Full UK driver's license and access to your own vehicle.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexibility in working hours, including waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins if required.
* A relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care) is desirable but not essential.
* Clear enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
Our Commitment
At Paragon Social Care, safeguarding children is our priority. We are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment rooted in Trauma-Informed Care and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). We seek compassionate individuals who demonstrate empathy, patience, professionalism, and flexibility.
About Us
Our vision, "Excellence Through Understanding," guides us in transforming the lives of children and young people in our care. We provide critical, wrap-around support during transitional periods, with staffing ratios from 1:1 to 5:1, prioritizing safeguarding and tailored support.
Benefits
* Competitive pay: £17.50 - £28 per hour depending on shift.
* Extensive training, including online modules and in-person sessions on physical intervention, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practices.
* Benefits such as casual dress, pension contributions, referral bonuses, wellness initiatives, and flexible scheduling.
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