Children's support Worker (Waking Nights)
Company: Paragon Social Care
Role summary
Children's support Worker (Waking Nights) is a role at Paragon Social Care in Spennymoor, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-08-28. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Children's support Worker (Waking Nights)
- Company
- Paragon Social Care
- Location
- Spennymoor, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-28
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a child's life, working supportive overnight shifts. You don't need a degree, and there's plenty of room to grow your career in a caring environment.
Job description
Are you keen on making a difference in the lives of Young people?
At Paragon Social Care, we’re looking for compassionate and resilient Children’s Support Workers to join our team.
Who We Are
Our vision is simple but powerful: “Excellence Through Understanding.”
We provide 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in local authority care, particularly during times of uncertainty and transition. Our focus is on creating safe, nurturing, and stableenvironments while helping young people prepare for their next chapter.
We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and hopeful, and you can be the person who makes that happen.
Description
In this rewarding role, you will:
Provide trauma-informed, compassionate care
Build trusting relationships and create positive daily routines
Support education, life skills, and independence
Prepare meals and promote healthy lifestyles
Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard
Support medical appointments and community activities
Transport young people using your own vehicle when required
Encourage confidence, resilience, and belief in their future
Every action you take helps shape brighter futures.
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.
What You’ll Get:
Excellent pay
£17.50ph - £24.00ph PAYE Rate (including holiday pay)
£20.00ph - £28.00ph Umbrella Rate
Extensive FREE training, including:
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 today and be the difference.
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.
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