Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Worker

0-Hour Contract - Perfect for current agency staff!

At Paragon Social Care, our vision, Excellence Through Understanding, encapsulates our dedication to enhancing the lives of the children and young people we support. Our Mission is one of holistic nurturing and support, providing a safe haven for our young people to thrive. Our skilled and caring staff cater to each individual’s needs, leveraging our Trauma Informed and Positive Behaviour Support frameworks. Our young people remain the heart of all we do, and their wellbeing and success are our primary focus. Our children and young people are the centre of everything we do and safeguarding them is our number one priority.

Our core endeavour is to instil within each young person the values necessary for a flourishing life:

• A culture of healthy choices.
• Self-confidence and self-worth.
• Good physical and emotional health.
• Healthy relationships in all spheres of life.
• A safe environment to explore and reach their full potential.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assist and encourage the young person in maintaining their personal care routines.
• Plan and participate in various activities and fun days out to promote social and recreational development.
• Provide transportation for the young person to attend meetings, school, appointments, and other necessary activities.
• Build and maintain a positive and supportive relationship with the young person on an emotional level.
• Prioritize the safety and security of the young person at all times.

In order to apply you must hold a full UK drivers licence (no provisional / international licences) with access to a vehicle for work, you should have a warm engaging personality to engage with children and young people on their level, and you should be flexible in your work life. You must also have full Right to Work in the UK. Ideally you will be experienced in supporting challenging young people. We offer zero hour contracts paid at highly competitive rates and our shift times are usually 12 hours.

If this sounds interesting to you and you would like to make a difference to the lives of the children and young people we support then please apply now with an up to date CV.