Support Worker for Young People

Organisation: Paragon Social Care

Job Type: 0-hour contract

About Us: At Paragon Social Care, our unwavering commitment is to provide the highest standards of care and support for the children and young people we look after. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where each child can flourish, while promoting Excellence Through Understanding. Recognising the importance of the child's welfare, we embrace the principles of equality, partnership, and multi-agency collaboration to safeguard and protect every child and young person under our care.

Job Description: We are currently searching for support workers, who share our core values of patience, respect, compassion, understanding and adaptability, who will be fully committed to the young people we support.

Responsibilities:

•             Ensuring the safety of the young person

•             Establishing emotional engagement with the young person

•             Assisting the young person with personal care

•             Planning and participating in activities and outings

•             Transporting the young person to meetings, school, appointments, etc.

•             Preparing meals for the young person

•             Maintaining cleanliness and order in the home

You must:

•             Hold a full UK drivers licence, with access to your own vehicle

•             Have a clear DBS check

•             Have full Right to Work in the UK

•             Be willing to travel for work

Job Type: 0-hour contract

If you're as passionate about the safeguarding of young people as we are, please apply today, with an up-to date CV.

Benefits

We provide continuous training and development opportunities for our team of support workers which helps them acquire new knowledge and become more effective in their roles.

We provide clear paths for career advancement to help motivate our support workers to perform at their best at all times.

We actively encourage practices that promote flexible working arrangements, time off, and a supportive work environment.

We recognise and reward our support workers for their hard work and achievements. This is reflected in our Employee of the Month scheme which boosts morale and motivation.

We provide competitive salaries and bonuses which are crucial for attracting and retaining the best support workers to the organisation.

Promoting employee well-being through wellness programs can lead to increased productivity and reduced absenteeism. These programs can include fitness classes, mental health support, and stress management resources.