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Crisis Support Worker

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🌟 Are you keen on making a difference in the lives of Young people?🌟

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:

  • Provide trauma-informed, compassionate care
  • Build trusting relationships and create positive daily routines
  • Support education, life skills, and independence
  • Prepare meals and promote healthy lifestyles
  • Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard
  • Support medical appointments and community activities
  • Transport young people using your own vehicle when required
  • Encourage confidence, resilience, and belief in their future

Every action you take helps shape brighter futures.

What this role involves

General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
  • Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
  • Keep client records and care plans up to date
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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Applications open on Paragon Social Care's own careers site.