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Paragon Social Care seeks compassionate and resilient Children's Support Workers for their Durham team. This on-site role involves providing 24/7 wraparound support for children in local authority care, focusing on creating safe, nurturing environments. Responsibilities include trauma-informed care, building relationships, supporting independence, and advocating for young people. The ideal candidate will have experience with children (paid or voluntary), a UK driving license, patience, empathy, and flexibility for waking nights and weekends. Excellent pay, extensive free training, and clear career progression are offered.
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 stableenvironments 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:
Every action you take helps shape brighter futures.
✔ 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.
What You’ll Get:
Excellent pay
Extensive FREE training, including:
Clear career progression — Senior Support Worker and beyond
Great perks, including:
Apply today and be the difference.
This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting their welfare is a priority, and all applicants must share this commitment.
