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Crisis Support Worker for Young peopleParagon Social Care • Bishop Auckland, England, GB
Crisis Support Worker for Young people

Crisis Support Worker for Young people

Paragon Social Care • Bishop Auckland, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

🌟 Crisis Support Worker for Children & Young People

Are you ready to change a young person’s life for the better?

At Paragon Social Care, that’s exactly what you’ll do! We’re on the lookout for passionate, caring, and resilient individuals to join our incredible team of Children’s Support Workers.

As a Children’s Support Workers, you’ll play a crucial role in providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care during some of the most critical moments in a young person’s life. Our support packages are designed to meet individual needs offering wraparound, 24/7 support with staffing ratios ranging from 2:1 up to 6:1, depending on each young person’s circumstances.

This is a rewarding and flexible role, ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a real difference.

💛 What You’ll Do

  • Create a safe, stable, and supportive environment for children and young people in crisis.
  • Children’s Support Workers support with daily routines from meal preparation to maintaining a tidy home.
  • Encourage engagement in education, hobbies, and community activities that promote growth and confidence.
  • Supporting medical appointments and community activities.
  • Using your own vehicle to transport young people when needed.
  • Helping them move forward with confidence into their next chapter.

🌈 What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds! Whether you’ve worked in care before or are looking to start a new, meaningful career. What matters most is your heart, resilience, and ability to connect with young people.

You’ll need:

  • A flexible approach (waking nights, weekends, and sleep‑ins when required)
  • A full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and business insurance.
  • An enhanced DBS (or Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS) and full Right to Work in the UK.
  • Experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary)

A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential.

🌟 What Makes Paragon Social Care Different

Competitive pay: £17.50 – £28 per hour (depending on shift type!)

Extensive free training

  • 21 online modules + in‑person training in safeguarding, trauma‑informed practice, positive behaviour support, and more
  • Clear career progression opportunities (Senior Support Worker and beyond!)

Fantastic perks

  • Flexible schedules.
  • Casual dress code.
  • Company pension.
  • Referral bonuses.

At Paragon, Safeguarding Children is our highest priority. Every aspect of our work is guided by Trauma‑Informed Practice and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), ensuring each child receives compassionate, structured, and consistent care.

We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued and appreciated, our team work tirelessly to make that happen.

💬 If You Are…

  • Understanding and patient
  • Emotionally resilient and adaptable
  • Professional yet warm in your approach
  • Passionate about helping young people thrive

Then we’d love to hear from you. Join a team that makes a genuine difference one child, one day, one moment at a time.

Apply today and help us create brighter futures across County Durham.

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