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Paragon Social CarePosted 1 week ago

Child and Youth Support Worker (Waking Nights )

$36,400,000–$49,920,000 year

On-siteDurham, England, United Kingdom

Full TimeSmall

Job Summary

Provide trauma-informed, compassionate care and build trusting relationships to create positive daily routines for children in local authority care. Support education, life skills, and independence while preparing meals and promoting healthy lifestyles. Advocate for young people, ensuring their voices are heard, and support medical appointments and community activities. Transport young people using your own vehicle when required. Work waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins with flexibility.

Required Qualifications

  • 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)
  • 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
  • All appointments are subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks which includes an Enhanced DBS Check

Desired Qualifications

  • A relevant qualification (such as NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care)

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