At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable children and young people in achieving positive outcomes and building life skills.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join us for a meaningful career in children's residential care and social support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping young people overcome challenges and achieve brighter futures.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or vulnerable individuals; strong communication and emotional resilience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Make a Difference in Children's Residential Care
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes? We are recruiting dedicated, compassionate, and resilient Children's Support Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, Youth Support Workers, and Therapeutic Support Workers to provide high-quality care and support for children and young people in residential settings. Whether you have previous experience in children's residential care, social care, youth work, education, mental health support, safeguarding, fostering, or family support services, or you're looking to develop a rewarding career within childcare and social care, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
Our vision is Excellence Through Understanding. Using trauma-informed practice, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), safeguarding principles, and the PACE approach, we help young people build confidence, resilience, independence, and life skills in safe, nurturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality trauma-informed care and therapeutic support
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
- Support young people with emotional wellbeing, mental health, and personal development
- Promote safeguarding and welfare at all times
- Act as a Key Worker and advocate for young people
- Support education, homework, appointments, and recreational activities
- Encourage independent living skills, social skills, and positive routines
- Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using approved strategies
- Complete accurate records, reports, and care documentation
- Transport young people to school, family contact, appointments, and activities
- Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, education providers, and healthcare professionals
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals (paid, voluntary, residential care, youth work, education, mentoring, fostering, family support, SEN or mental health settings)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Emotional resilience, empathy, patience, and professionalism
- Flexible approach to shift work, including days, evenings, weekends, waking nights, and sleep-ins where required
- Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care
- Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Qualification
- Health and Social Care Qualification
- Experience supporting children with EBD, SEMH, ADHD, Autism, Attachment Difficulties, Trauma, or Complex Needs
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and Ofsted standards
- Experience within children's homes, residential care, supported accommodation, youth offending services, education, fostering, or family intervention services
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay rates
- Flexible agency shifts to suit your lifestyle
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Safeguarding Training
- Trauma-Informed Practice Training
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training
- PACE Training
- Career progression opportunities into Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager, and Registered Manager roles
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Ongoing support from experienced management teams
Why Join Us?
This is more than a Children's Support Worker job. Every shift provides an opportunity to support vulnerable children and young people, helping them overcome challenges, develop independence, improve emotional wellbeing, and achieve brighter futures. If you're seeking a rewarding career in children's residential care, youth support, social care, safeguarding, mental health support, or therapeutic childcare, we want to hear from you. Apply today to begin a meaningful career where you can genuinely change lives.
Additional Information
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with children and vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is our highest priority, and all applicants are expected to share this commitment.
Night Children Support Worker in Wisbech employer: Paragon Social Care Limited
Join us as a Night Children Support Worker and become part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee growth through comprehensive training and clear career progression pathways, ensuring you are well-equipped to provide high-quality care. With flexible shifts that fit your lifestyle and a commitment to safeguarding, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to help young people thrive in a nurturing environment.
Contact Details:
Paragon Social Care Limited Recruitment Team
