Night Child Support Worker
Paragon Social Care
Crook, County DurhamView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£29,120
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
The job is to look after children in a residential home during night hours, helping with their emotional and behavioural needs. It suits people who have worked with young people facing similar challenges and can work nights.
What you'll need
- Previous experience in residential or children’s support work
- Relevant health and social care qualification (e.g., Level 2/3) or equivalent
- Ability to work night shifts regularly
- Clear DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)
- Good communication and teamwork skills
How to boost your chances
- Show any night‑shift or 24‑hour care experience on your CV
- Detail training you have with emotional or behavioural difficulties
- Make sure you have a recent DBS check ready
- Give examples of staying calm in emergencies
- Mention Paragon Social Care’s values in your cover letter
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Job description
Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker Crook, County Durham | Full-Time | Permanent Be the Calm, Caring Presence a Young Person Needs Could you be the person a young person can rely on when they need someone most? We are looking for a caring, resilient and dependable Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated residential childcare team in Crook, County Durham . Working in a children's home at night is about much more than simply staying awake until morn…
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
10 October 2026
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