At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to young people during waking nights.
- Company: Paragon Social Care, dedicated to creating safe environments for children.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, extensive training, flexible hours, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with great perks and opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives and help shape their futures.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, driving licence, and emotional resilience required.
The predicted salary is between 17.5 - 17.5 £ per hour.
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.
Who We Are
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.
Description
In this rewarding role, you will:
- 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.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary)
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own car
- Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience
- Flexibility to work waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins
- A clear enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- A relevant qualification (such as NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care) is desirable but not essential — we’ll support the right people to grow.
Benefits
What You’ll Get:
- Excellent pay: £17.50ph - £24.00ph PAYE Rate (including holiday pay), £20.00ph - £28.00ph Umbrella Rate
- Extensive FREE training, including online learning modules and in-person training in safeguarding, trauma-informed care, positive behaviour support, and more
- Clear career progression — Senior Support Worker and beyond
- Great perks, including flexible working patterns, casual dress code, company pension, and referral bonuses
Apply today and be the difference.
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.
Children's support Worker (Waking Nights) in Spennymoor employer: Paragon Social Care
At Paragon Social Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Our supportive work culture fosters compassion and resilience, offering extensive training and clear career progression opportunities for our Children's Support Workers. With flexible working patterns and a commitment to employee well-being, you can thrive in a role that not only pays well but also allows you to contribute positively to the community.
