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Children's Support Worker

Paragon Social Care Limited
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR4 6ST, England

Salary

£14 - £28 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Children's Support Worker role at Paragon Social Care focuses on providing essential support to vulnerable children, particularly those exhibiting challenging behaviors.
  • The position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from £14 to £28, reflecting the importance of the role.
  • Candidates are encouraged to have previous experience working with children, although it is not essential, and must possess excellent communication skills.
  • A full UK driver's license and the right to work in the UK are required for applicants.
  • This role provides opportunities for professional development and progression within the organization.

Children’s Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children? A rewarding role awaits as a Children's Support Worker. At Paragon Social Care, our mission is to provide comprehensive support packages during times of crisis, ensuring each child receives the care and stability they need.

The role focuses on supporting children with challenging behaviours, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. We believe in excellence through understanding, leveraging trauma-informed and positive behaviour support frameworks to make a lasting difference in young lives, the position involves creating a nurturing atmosphere that fosters resilience and growth.

Key Benefits:

- Competitive hourly rate of £14-£28, reflecting the importance of the role.

- The opportunity to work within established trauma-informed and positive behaviour frameworks, enhancing professional skills and knowledge.

- The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children, providing them with the support and care they need.

- A supportive working environment that values the well-being of both staff and young people.

- There are clear opportunities for progression within Paragon Social Care, with pathways to senior support worker roles.

Skills and Experience:

- Previous experience working with children is ideal, but not essential, particularly those with challenging behaviours

- An understanding of trauma-informed care and positive behaviour support.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with young people and colleagues.

- Patience, empathy, and resilience, essential for working in a challenging yet rewarding setting.

- You must hold a full UK drivers licence and have full right to work status in the UK.

This role is ideal for individuals who are committed to fostering positive change and who possess the skills and experience necessary to support children through challenging times. We offer 0-hour contracts for our support workers, so if you are flexible in your life, this role offers a fulfilling and impactful career path.

If this sounds like you, then please apply today!

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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 Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’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.