Paragon Social Care
Crisis Support Worker for Children
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🌟 Change a Life – Become a Children’s Support Worker with Paragon Social Care 🌟
Ready to make a real difference?
At Paragon Social Care, we’re looking for caring, resilient, and passionate individuals to join our dynamic team of Children’s Support Workers. You’ll help young lives grow, heal, and thrive—whether you have experience in care or are seeking a transformative new career.
Who We Are
Our vision is "Excellence Through Understanding".
We provide 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in local authority care during times of uncertainty. Our goal is to create safe, nurturing, and empowering environments, helping each young person plan for a brighter future.
Everyone deserves compassion, opportunity, and a champion—and that could be you.
What You’ll Do
No two days will be the same. As a Children’s Support Worker, you’ll:
- Provide trauma-informed care to keep young people safe and supported
- Build positive, trusting relationships
- Encourage healthy routines and life skills
- Support with education, meal preparation, and medical appointments
- Champion their voice—ensuring they’re heard and valued
- Drive young people to appointments or activities (using your own vehicle)
- Help them gain confidence and hope
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What We’re Looking For
✔ Experience working with children or young people (paid/voluntary) ✔ Full UK driving licence + access to a car ✔ Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience ✔ Flexibility for varied shifts (including weekends, sleep-ins, and waking nights) ✔ Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) A relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care) is desirable but not essential—full training provided.
What You’ll Get
💰 Competitive pay: £17.50 – £28.00 per hour (shift-dependent) 🎓 Comprehensive training:
- 21 online modules
- In-person safeguarding courses
- Trauma-informed & positive behaviour support training
- PACE Training
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🚀 Career growth: Progression to Senior Support Worker & beyond
🎉 Fantastic benefits:
- Flexible schedules
- Casual dress code
- Company pension
- Referral bonuses
Why Paragon?
This isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. Every shift is a chance to change a life, creating stability and hope for children.
If you have the passion, we’ll provide the training, support, and opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
👉 Apply today and start your journey toward a career that matters.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check due to involvement with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding is priorised, and applicants must demonstrate alignment with these values.
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