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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 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 our top priorities.
Our Core Values and Goals
We aim to instill in each young person the following values:
* A culture of healthy choices
* Self-confidence and self-worth
* Good physical and emotional health
* Healthy relationships in all areas of life
* A safe environment to explore and reach their full potential
Support Worker Role
We are looking for support workers who share our core values of patience, respect, compassion, understanding, and adaptability. Candidates should be fully committed to supporting young people. We offer zero-hour contracts with competitive pay, typically involving 12-hour shifts. We aim to equip you with the tools necessary to excel in supporting children and young people, emphasizing career growth and professional development.
Requirements include:
* Being a car driver with access to a vehicle for work
* Having a warm, engaging personality suitable for connecting with children and young people
* Flexibility in work schedule
* Experience supporting challenging young people is preferred, but we welcome applications from those with the right skills and values.
Training and Safeguarding
If selected, you will undergo onboarding, including:
* 16 training modules
* Two days of in-person Physical Intervention Training with our GSA-Certified tutors
* One-day in-person training on Children’s Safeguarding, Trauma-Informed Practice, Introduction to Polyvagal Theory, and Understanding Your Role at Paragon Social Care
Join Us
Our children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. Safeguarding them is our top priority. If you're interested in making a difference, please apply now with an up-to-date CV.
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