# Waking Night Crisis Support Worker

**Company:** [Paragon Social Care](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/fAFdxXo4KZbqfUpcewW7Pm.md)
**Location:** Howden-le-Wear, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** Durham - Tokollo

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## Description

### 🌈 Make a Real Difference Every Day 🌈

Are you passionate about helping children and young people thrive?

At **Paragon Social Care**, we’re looking for compassionate and resilient Children’s Support Workers to join our team.

This is more than a job — it’s your chance to provide stability, encouragement, and care that truly changes lives.

### 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 stable environments** while helping young people prepare for their next chapter.

Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and hopeful, and **you can be the person who makes that happen.**

### What You’ll Be Doing

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.**

### Why Join Paragon Social Care?

This isn’t just a job — it’s your chance to be the safe, steady presence a young person needs.

We invest in our children **and** our team, offering the training, support, and development you need to thrive.

👉 **Apply today and be the difference.**

_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**

-    £17.50ph - £24.00ph PAYE Rate (including holiday pay)

-   £20.00ph - £28.00ph Umbrella Rate

**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