Childrens Support Worker

Posted 2 days ago by Paragon Social Care

Location:
Durham, County Durham
Salary/Rate:
£15 - £28/hour

Children’s Support Worker

At Paragon Social Care, we support vulnerable and challenging children and young people under the care of the council, particularly those in between longer-term placements. Our top priority is safeguarding children, and we are committed to establishing a secure and nurturing environment, so each young person can flourish. Our support is grounded in the Trauma-Informed and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) frameworks.

Our support packages are available nationwide, requiring staff to be flexible with travel. This position is ideal for individuals without significant commitments at home.

We are seeking Children’s Support Workers with prior experience in working with challenging children and young people. For those lacking previous experience but embodying the desired qualities, we encourage you to apply.

Your responsibilities will encompass:

  • Ensuring the safety of the young person
  • Establishing emotional engagement with the young person
  • Assisting the young person with personal care
  • Planning and participating in activities and outings
  • Transporting the young person to meetings, school, appointments, etc.
  • Preparing meals for the young person
  • Maintaining cleanliness and order in the home
  • Attendance at staff meetings

To qualify, you must have:

  • Flexibility in your work schedule, this job is ideal for agency staff
  • A full UK driver's license, access to your own vehicle, and the ability to secure Business Insurance (Provisional / International Licence - not accepted)
  • A clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Full Right to Work status in the UK

If you possess the following qualities:

  • Understanding
  • Patience
  • An engaging personality that resonates with young people
  • Professionalism and Dedication
  • Adaptability

Then we would love to hear from you!

Type:
Contract
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
Durham
Job ID:
221220800

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