Do you want to make a real difference? Become a Support Worker with Paragon Social Care!
Ready to change a young person’s life for the better? At Paragon Social Care, we’re looking for passionate, caring, and resilient Children’s Support Workers to join our team.
Whether you have care experience or are looking for a rewarding new challenge, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
Who Are We?
At Paragon Social Care, our vision is "Excellence Through Understanding." We provide 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in local authority care during times of uncertainty and transition, creating safe, nurturing environments while helping them build brighter futures.
Your Role
Every day is different, but you will:
What We’re Looking For
An NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
What You’ll Receive
Competitive Pay
Free Training & Development
Additional Benefits
Why Join Us?
This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's life. If you have the passion, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities to help you succeed.
Apply today and start making the impact you were meant for!
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
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.
