Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential? Join Paragon Social Care and be the steady, caring presence that truly makes an impact.
We provide 24/7 residential care for children in local authority care, creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments Our mission: Excellence Through Understanding. Every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and hopeful — and you can be the person who makes that happen.
This isn’t just a job — it’s your chance to be a consistent, positive presence in a young person’s life. We provide training, support, and career development to help you thrive.
👉 Apply today and become the difference in a child’s story.
This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting their welfare is a priority, and all applicants must share this commitment.
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: £17.50 – £28 per hour (depending on shift type)
📚 Extensive FREE training, including:
🚀 Clear career progression — Senior Support Worker and beyond
🌟 Great perks, including:
At Paragon Social Care, our vision, Excellence Through Understanding, encapsulates our dedication to enhancing the lives of the young people we support.
Our Mission is one of holistic nurturing and support, providing a safe haven for our young people. 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.
We are steadfast in our belief that empathic, understanding relationships are crucial in catalysing change. Our specialist staff dedicate themselves to acknowledging and validating each young person’s life experiences, laying the foundations for a trust-filled relationship that can truly make a difference.
Our core endeavour is to instill 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.
Our supportive team offers a safe, nurturing environment that is warm, stimulating, and child centred. We aim to foster an atmosphere that is welcoming, encouraging, aspirational, and consistent, allowing our young people to feel at home and motivated towards their goals.
Our staff group embodies our vision of Excellence Through Understanding. They are the beacon of patience, love, adaptability, diversity, and a holistic approach, forming trusted relationships with the young people we support.
In essence, Paragon Social Care is more than just a support organisation – we are a community driven by a shared vision of understanding and excellence.
