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Children's Support Worker

Paragon Social Care Limited
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Hartlepool, Durham TS26 0PX

Salary

Ā£18,000 - Ā£21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Children's Support Worker at Paragon Social Care involves supporting vulnerable children and young people under council care, focusing on safeguarding and nurturing their development.
  • Candidates are required to have prior experience working with challenging children and young people, although those without experience but with the right qualities are encouraged to apply.
  • Responsibilities include ensuring safety, assisting with personal care, planning activities, and maintaining cleanliness in the home.
  • Applicants must have a full UK driver's license, access to a vehicle, and a clear DBS check, with flexibility in their work schedule being essential.
  • The role offers competitive pay, although specific salary details are not provided in the job description.

Childrenā€™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 Childrenā€™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 (we can do this for you)
  • 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!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reedā€™s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reedā€™s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.