Crisis Support Worker
Paragon Social Care
Hartlepool, County DurhamView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£36,400 to £58,240
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You will support children and young people in care, especially during crises and transitions, providing 24/7 help. The role suits caring, resilient people who can stay calm under pressure.
What you'll need
- Experience working with children or young people in a care setting
- Relevant health and social care qualification (e.g., Level 3 or degree)
- Clear DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
How to boost your chances
- Update your CV to highlight any youth or crisis support work
- Gather references who can speak about your reliability and empathy
- Prepare examples of how you handled stressful situations
- Check that you can obtain a DBS check quickly
- Research Paragon’s values and be ready to discuss them in interview
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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 pe…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
15 August 2026
Last checked
9 October 2026
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