Child & Youth Support Worker

Are you keen on making a difference in the lives of Young people?

At Paragon Social Care, we’re looking for compassionate and resilient Children’s Support Workers to join our team.

Our vision is simple but powerful: “Excellence Through Understanding.”

We provide 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in local authority care, particularly during times of uncertainty and transition. Our focus is on creating safe, nurturing, and stable environments while helping young people prepare for their next chapter.

We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and hopeful, and you can be the person who makes that happen.

• Provide trauma-informed, compassionate care
• Build trusting relationships and create positive daily routines
• Support education, life skills, and independence
• Prepare meals and promote healthy lifestyles
• Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard
• Support medical appointments and community activities
• Transport young people using your own vehicle when required
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and belief in their future

Every action you take helps shape brighter futures.

• £17.50ph - £24.00ph PAYE Rate (including holiday pay)
• £20.00ph - £28.00ph Umbrella Rate

• Online learning modules
• In-person training in safeguarding, trauma-informed care, positive behaviour support, and more

• Flexible working patterns
• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• Referral bonuses

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all shortlisted candidates must disclose any convictions or cautions that are not protected under current filtering legislation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks which includes an Enhanced DBS Check.