Do you want to make a real difference? Become a support worker with Paragon Social Care!
Are you ready to change a young person’s life for the better?
At Paragon Social Care, that’s exactly what you’ll do! We’re on the lookout for passionate, caring, and resilient individuals to join our incredible team of Children’s Support Workers
Whether you’ve got experience in care or you’re looking for a rewarding new challenge, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children who need you most
Who Are We?
At Paragon Social Care, our vision is simple: “Excellence Through Understanding.”
We provide essential 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in local authority care during times of uncertainty and transition. Our goal? To create safe, nurturing, and stable environments while planning for their future.
Every child deserves care, compassion, and opportunity – and that starts with YOU.
What Does a Day Look Like?
No two days are the same, but here’s what you’ll be doing:
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary)
✔ A full UK driver’s licence and your own car
✔ Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience
✔ A flexible approach (waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins when required)
✔ A clear enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete one)
A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential.
What You’ll Get in Return:
Competitive pay:
£17.50ph - £24.00ph PAYE Rate (including holiday pay)
£20.00ph - £28.00ph Umbrella Rate
Extensive free training:
Fantastic perks:
Why Join Us?
Because this isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to be the difference in a child’s story Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire hope, create stability, and empower young people to believe in their future
If you’ve got the passion, we’ll give you the training, support, and opportunity to thrive.
Apply today and start making the impact you were meant for!
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of the role, which involves working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is a priority, and all applicants will be expected to share this commitment.
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.
