We are recruiting for a Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated residential childcare team in Crook, County Durham This rewarding opportunity is ideal for experienced Residential Support Workers, Children's Support Workers, Care Workers, Residential Care Practitioners, Youth Support Workers, Behaviour Support Workers, Therapeutic Support Workers or individuals with experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
You will provide high-quality care and support within a specialist children's residential home, helping to create a safe, secure and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.
This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing your career within residential childcare.
Working within a children's residential home, you will play a key role in supporting the safety, wellbeing and emotional needs of children and young people throughout your shift.
You will provide consistent care, promote positive behaviour, build trusted relationships, respond appropriately to incidents when required, and contribute to achieving positive outcomes for each young person.
You will work closely with the wider care team, following individual care plans, safeguarding procedures and regulatory standards to ensure outstanding levels of care.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
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This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be required to 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 safer recruitment procedures, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
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.
