Are you passionate about helping children and young people thrive?
At Paragon Social Care, we’re looking for compassionate and resilient Children’s Support Workers to join our team.
This is more than a job — it’s your chance to provide stability, encouragement, and care that truly changes lives.
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 stable environments while helping young people prepare for their next chapter.
Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and hopeful, and you can be the person who makes that happen.
In this rewarding role, you will:
Every action you take helps shape brighter futures.
This isn’t just a job — it’s your chance to be the safe, steady presence a young person needs.
We invest in our children and our team, offering the training, support, and development you need to thrive.
👉 Apply today and be the difference.
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all shortlisted candidates must disclose any convictions or cautions that are not protected under current filtering legislation.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks which includes an Enhanced DBS Check.
Requirements
✔ 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.
Benefits
Excellent pay
Extensive FREE training, including:
Clear career progression — Senior Support Worker and beyond
Great perks, including:
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