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Trustee - Children & Young People
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Trustee - Children & Young People
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Trustee Role: Children & Young People
The Role
The CYP Trustee will bring expertise in early years, youth services, or education, helping ensure our services for children are safe, high-quality, and impactful.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice on early years/youth services and safeguarding.
- Support development of a crèche and childcare provision.
- Guide partnerships with schools, nurseries, and youth providers.
- Advise on CYP funding and policy developments.
Person Specification
- Experience in children/young people’s services or education.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory standards.
- Experience establishing youth or childcare services is essential.
- Commitment to feminist and anti-racist values.
Please note this post is:
• Subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
• Open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1
Please apply via email with a full CV and Covering letter to our retained consultancy Castle Peak Group.
A full candidate pack can be downloaded here:
Trustee - Children & Young People
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Trustee Role: Children & Young People
The Role
The CYP Trustee will bring expertise in early years, youth services, or education, helping ensure our services for children are safe, high-quality, and impactful.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice on early years/youth services and safeguarding.
- Support development of a crèche and childcare provision.
- Guide partnerships with schools, nurseries, and youth providers.
- Advise on CYP funding and policy developments.
Person Specification
- Experience in children/young people’s services or education.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory standards.
- Experience establishing youth or childcare services is essential.
- Commitment to feminist and anti-racist values.
Please note this post is:
• Subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
• Open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1
Please apply via email with a full CV and Covering letter to our retained consultancy Castle Peak Group.
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A full candidate pack can be downloaded here:
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Director of Children & Young People's Services
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Durham County Council
Director of Children and Young People’s Services
Salary: £171,760
Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious and high-performing children’s services?
Durham County Council is seeking an outstanding leader to join its corporate leadership team as Director of Children and Young People’s Services - a role that offers the opportunity to build on a legacy of excellence to drive forward innovation, inclusion, and impact.
Following a period of significant transformation, our Children’s Services have achieved an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, reflecting the strength of our leadership, our corporate approach, the quality of our practice, and our unwavering commitment to children, young people, and families across the county.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead a talented and stable senior management team across education, social care, early help, SEND, and youth services. You will be responsible for shaping strategic direction, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and championing the voice and rights of children and young people in everything we do.
This is a role for a visionary leader, someone who can inspire teams, influence partners, and deliver outcomes that change lives. You will work closely with schools, health services, voluntary organisations, and communities to ensure every child in County Durham has the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud of our achievements, but we are not standing still. Our ambition is to be a national leader in integrated children’s services, with a strong focus on prevention, inclusion, and co-production. You will play a key role in delivering our Council Plan priorities and supporting our administration’s commitment to fairness, opportunity, and community empowerment.
If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to lead at scale at one of the largest councils in the country, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on , or Carol Coyle on for a confidential conversation, or visit for further information.
Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 9 November 2025
Service Manager – Young Croydon – Children Services
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Service Manager – Young Croydon
Salary: CSRA £75,784-£3,011
Retention payment: ,500
36 per week / Monday – Friday
Permanent
Job Purpose
The focus of this role is to lead and implement the development of ‘Young Croydon’, which is an alliance of delivering multi-agency interventions in response to the welfare and safety needs of children, young people, and their families at risk of Child Exploitation, Serious Youth Violence and Missing in Croydon.
This approach will be supported by the coordination of social work services in partnership with key stakeholders, partner agencies, third sector and community / faith-based organisations.
Leadership and management of operational teams including Adolescent Support Team, Families Together team and Missing Intervention Support Team in collaboration with colleagues from the Youth Justice Service and the Community will prove vital.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified and registered Social Worker who is Social Work England registered
- Experienced in making assessments, implementing plans and delivering interventions for children in the relevant service area of the child’s journey.
- Knowledge developed in leading a team that assess individual needs and risks, reducing harm by engaging and working with adolescents and their families/carers.
- Experienced in leading and managing performance of team managers and social workers, ensuring the cases are allocated effectively in terms of skills and experience suited to the complexity of the case.
- Demonstrable experience of leading and managing statutory interventions that are relevant to this service area and role (including high risk, serious violence and other high complexity work), and that deliver high quality performance and good outcomes for children and young people.
- Experience of developing high quality services within a statutory setting, with a particular focus on contextualised safeguarding.
- Experience of developing a highly motivated, high achieving and stable work force with a positive, “can-do”, customer-centred culture.
- Able to work outside of normal office hours when required and to be part of the senior manager out-of-hours rota.
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About Us
Croydon Council’s priorities
The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services
- Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
- Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
- Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
- Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
- Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities
Key business plan outcomes:
- Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
- Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
- Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
- People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
- Croydon Council’s new ways of working
Equal Opportunities Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.
Crisis Support Worker for Young People
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Crisis Support Worker For Young People
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At Paragon Social Care we support vulnerable and challenging children and young people who are looked after by the council, who find themselves between longer term placements. We step in during these critical times of transition and supply wrap around 24/7 packages of support until a more suitable longer-term placement is found. Our support packages start at a staffing ratio of 2:1 up to a maximum of 6:1 depending on the individual needs of each young person.
Our support packages can be anywhere in the UK, so we are looking for support workers who are highly flexible in their working life. This means you should be able to travel to various parts of the country and stay there for a few days at a time. This job therefore suits those who don't have large commitments at home.
We are looking for support workers who have previous experience of working with challenging children and young people. However, we also provide all relevant training during your onboarding stage free of charge. If you don't have previous experience but have the qualities in a person that are vital to succeed in this role then we also welcome your application.
Those qualities we are looking for in a person are:
- Understanding
- Patience
- An engaging personality that connects with young people on their level
- Professionalism and Dedication
- Adaptability
We offer excellent rates of pay which is paid on a weekly basis.
The main roles of the job are as follows:
- Keeping the young person safe
- Engaging with the young person on an emotional level
- Ensuring the young person sees to their personal care
- Taking the young person out on activities and fun days out
- Taking the young person to meetings, school, appointments etc
- Cooking for the young person
- Keeping the home clean and tidy
- Attending staff meetings
At Paragon Social Care, Safeguarding Children is our Number 1 priority. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where each child can flourish. Our support is underpinned by the Trauma Informed and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) frameworks.
If this sounds interesting to you then please apply if you meet the following criteria:
- You are highly flexible in your working life
- You are a car driver and will obtain Motor Vehicle Insurance
- Your DBS is clear
- You have an engaging and warm personality
- You have full Right To Work status to work in the UK
- You are highly professional and dedicated to your work
Job Type: Agency Contract
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of the role, which involves working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is a priority, and all applicants will be expected to share this commitment.
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Crisis Support Worker For Young People
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At Paragon Social Care, we're on a mission to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable and challenging children and young people under the care of local councils. During those crucial periods between long-term placements, we step in with 24/7 wrap-around support packages until a more suitable arrangement is found.
Our reach extends across the UK, so we're seeking highly flexible support workers who can adapt to various locations and stay for short durations. This opportunity is ideal for those without major commitments at home.
Whether you bring previous experience in working with challenging youth or are a newcomer, we welcome your application. We provide comprehensive training during onboarding for those without prior experience but possess essential qualities, such as understanding, patience, an engaging personality, professionalism, dedication, and adaptability.
We offer competitive weekly pay rates, recognizing the vital role our support workers play. The core responsibilities include ensuring the safety and emotional well-being of the young person, assisting with personal care, organizing activities and outings, attending appointments, cooking, maintaining a tidy home, and participating in staff meetings.
At Paragon Social Care, safeguarding children is our top priority. We're committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment for each child to flourish, guided by the Trauma Informed and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) frameworks.
If you meet the criteria of being highly flexible, possessing a clear DBS, have an engaging and warm personality, full Right To Work status in the UK, and a high level of professionalism and dedication, please get in touch!
Please note: if you do not possess a full UK driving licence your application will not be progressed with.
Job type: Agency Contract
We look forward to hearing from you!
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of the role, which involves working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is a priority, and all applicants will be expected to share this commitment.
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Crisis Support Worker For Young People
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Make a Real Difference – Become a Children’s Support Worker with Paragon Social Care
Are you ready to make a lasting impact in a young person’s life?
At Paragon Social Care, that’s what our team does every day – and we’d love you to be part of it.
We’re looking for caring, resilient, and dedicated people to join us as Children’s Support Workers. Whether you have previous experience in care or you’re looking for a meaningful new challenge, this is your chance to help vulnerable children feel safe, supported, and hopeful about their future.
About Us
At Paragon Social Care, our vision is simple: Excellence Through Understanding.
We provide 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in the care of local authorities. Our role is to create safe, stable, and nurturing environments where they can grow in confidence while preparing for their next chapter.
We believe every child deserves care, compassion, and opportunity… And that starts with you.
Your day – to – day at Paragon
Every day is different, but your role could include:
- Providing trauma-informed care that makes children feel safe and supported
- Building positive relationships and encouraging healthy routines
- Supporting education, daily life skills, and personal development
- Preparing meals and attending medical or community appointments
- Advocating for young people and ensuring their voices are heard
- Using your own car to transport children when required
- Helping them develop the confidence to move forward with hope
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 a variety of shifts (including nights, weekends, and sleep-ins)
- A clear enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one )
A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
The Little Perks!
- Competitive pay: £17.50 – £28 per hour (depending on shift type)
- Extensive free training: 21 online modules plus in-person sessions in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, positive behaviour support, and more
- Clear career progression, with opportunities to move into Senior Support Worker roles and beyond
- Flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance
- Casual dress code, company pension, and referral bonuses
Why Join Paragon Social Care?
This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to make a real and lasting difference!
Every day, you’ll play a vital role in creating stability, inspiring confidence, and helping young people believe in their future.
If you bring the passion, we’ll provide the training, guidance, and opportunities for you to thrive.
Apply today and start building the career, and the impact, you’ve been looking for.
Crisis Support Worker For Young People
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Make a Real Difference – Become a Children’s Support Worker with Paragon Social Care
Are you ready to make a lasting impact in a young person’s life?
At Paragon Social Care, that’s what our team does every day – and we’d love you to be part of it.
We’re looking for caring, resilient, and dedicated people to join us as Children’s Support Workers. Whether you have previous experience in care or you’re looking for a meaningful new challenge, this is your chance to help vulnerable children feel safe, supported, and hopeful about their future.
About Us
At Paragon Social Care, our vision is simple: Excellence Through Understanding.
We provide 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in the care of local authorities. Our role is to create safe, stable, and nurturing environments where they can grow in confidence while preparing for their next chapter.
We believe every child deserves care, compassion, and opportunity… And that starts with you.
Your day – to – day at Paragon
Every day is different, but your role could include:
- Providing trauma-informed care that makes children feel safe and supported
- Building positive relationships and encouraging healthy routines
- Supporting education, daily life skills, and personal development
- Preparing meals and attending medical or community appointments
- Advocating for young people and ensuring their voices are heard
- Using your own car to transport children when required
- Helping them develop the confidence to move forward with hope
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 a variety of shifts (including nights, weekends, and sleep-ins)
- A clear enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one )
A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
The Little Perks!
- Competitive pay: £17.50 – £28 per hour (depending on shift type)
- Extensive free training: 21 online modules plus in-person sessions in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, positive behaviour support, and more
- Clear career progression, with opportunities to move into Senior Support Worker roles and beyond
- Flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance
- Casual dress code, company pension, and referral bonuses
Why Join Paragon Social Care?
This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to make a real and lasting difference!
Every day, you’ll play a vital role in creating stability, inspiring confidence, and helping young people believe in their future.
If you bring the passion, we’ll provide the training, guidance, and opportunities for you to thrive.
Apply today and start building the career, and the impact, you’ve been looking for.