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- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Child & Youth Support Worker

Paragon Social Care -
Huntingdon

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£36,400 - £58,240 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Flexible schedule
Referral programme

Qualifications

Childcare
Driving Licence
Working with children
Driving
NVQ
Communication skills

Full job description

Supporting Young Lives Through Understanding and Care

At Paragon Social Care, we provide round-the-clock support to children and young people in local authority care, particularly during times of crisis, transition, and uncertainty. Our work is built around creating safe, stable environments where young people can begin to rebuild trust, develop resilience, and move towards positive outcomes.

We are currently recruiting Children’s Support Workers across Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire to join our growing team.

The Role

This is a rewarding but demanding role supporting children and young people with a range of emotional and behavioural needs. We are looking for reliable, calm, and compassionate individuals who can build positive relationships, maintain professional boundaries, and provide consistent support during difficult moments.

You will work as part of a supportive team delivering trauma-informed care within residential settings and community-based support packages.

Key Responsibilities

Provide safe, consistent, trauma-informed support to children and young people
Build positive and professional relationships based on trust and respect
Support daily routines, independence, education, and life skills development
Encourage engagement in activities, hobbies, and healthy routines
Support young people to attend appointments, education, and community activities
Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and care planning
Transport young people where required (own vehicle essential)

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people is desirable (paid or voluntary)
Calm, resilient, and emotionally mature approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check
NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

£17.50ph – £24.00ph PAYE Rate (including holiday pay)
£20.00ph – £28.00ph Umbrella Rate
Flexible working patterns
Ongoing specialist training and development
Career progression opportunities
Company pension scheme
Referral bonus scheme
A supportive, values-led management team

Please note: We ask staff to provide a minimum availability of 2–3 shifts per week due to the nature of the service.

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in young people’s lives and want to be part of a professional and supportive organisation, we would love to hear from you.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Paragon Social Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all applicants will be expected to share this commitment.

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