Children's support Worker

🌟 Crisis Support Worker for Children & Young People

Are you ready to change a young person’s life for the better
?
At Paragon Social Care
, that’s exactly what you’ll do! We’re on the lookout for passionate, caring, and resilient individuals to join our incredible team of Children’s Support Workers
.

As a Children’s Support Workers
, you’ll play a crucial role in providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care during some of the most critical moments in a young person’s life. Our support packages are designed to meet individual needs offering wraparound, 24/7 support with staffing ratios ranging from 2:1 up to 6:1, depending on each young person’s circumstances.

This is a rewarding and flexible role
, ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a real difference.

• Create a safe, stable, and supportive environment for children and young people in crisis.
• Children’s Support Workers Support with daily routines from meal preparation to maintaining a tidy home.
• Encourage engagement in education, hobbies, and community activities that promote growth and confidence.
• Supporting medical appointments and community activities.
• Using your own vehicle to transport young people when needed.
• Helping them move forward with confidence into their next chapter.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds! Whether you’ve worked in care before or are looking to start a new, meaningful career. What matters most is your heart, resilience, and ability to connect with young people.

You’ll need:

• A flexible approach (
  waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins when required)
• A full UK driving licence
  , access to your own vehicle, and business insurance
  .
• An enhanced
  DBS (or Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS) and full Right to Work in the UK.
• Experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary
  )

A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential.

Competitive pay: £17.50 – £28 per hour (depending on shift type!)

• 21 online modules + in-person training in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, positive Behaviour support, and more
• Clear career progression opportunities (
  Senior Support Worker and beyond!)

Fantastic perks:

• Flexible schedules.
• Casual dress code.
• Company pension.
• Referral bonuses.

At Paragon,
Safeguarding Children is our highest priority
. Every aspect of our work is guided by Trauma-Informed Practice and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), ensuring each child receives compassionate, structured, and consistent care.

We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued and appreciated
, Our team work tirelessly to make that happen.

• Understanding and patient
• Emotionally resilient and adaptable
• Professional yet warm in your approach
• Passionate about helping young people thrive

Then we’d love to hear from you.
Join a team that makes a genuine difference one child, one day, one moment at a time.

Apply today and help us create brighter futures across County Durham.