# Child and Youth Support Worker

> Paragon Social Care · Barnard Castle, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-05-17

**Salary:** GBP 36,400–58,240

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Durham - Tokollo

## Description

### Children’s Support Worker – Make a Real Difference

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.

### 💙 Who We Are

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.

### ✨ What You’ll Be Doing

-   Deliver trauma-informed, compassionate care
-   Build trusting relationships and positive routines
-   Support education, life skills, and independence
-   Promote healthy lifestyles and prepare meals together
-   Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard
-   Support appointments, activities, and transport when required
-   Encourage confidence, resilience, and self-belief

### 🌟 Why Join Us?

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

### What We’re Looking For

✔ 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

### 🎁 What You’ll Get

💷 **Excellent pay:** £17.50 – £28 per hour (depending on shift type)

📚 **Extensive FREE training**, including:

-   21 online learning modules
-   In-person training in safeguarding, trauma-informed care, positive behaviour support, and more

🚀 **Clear career progression** — Senior Support Worker and beyond

🌟 **Great perks**, including:

-   Flexible working patterns
-   Casual dress code
-   Company pension
-   Referral bonuses

## Apply

[Apply at Paragon Social Care](https://apply.workable.com/paragon-social-care/j/0DA0335855/apply)

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