Social Care Practitioner

We are looking for compassionate and empowering Social Care Practitioners to join our clients well-established Residential Care team on the Wirral (4-bed EBD homes).

In this role, you'll provide day-to-day support for children aged 8-17, helping them grow, learn, and thrive.

Our client offers comprehensive training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment where you'll make a real difference in young people's lives.

Salary: £12.82/hour + £60 sleep rate (up to £29,000 annual)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Shift Patterns:

• 1-on-2-off (average 10 shifts/month)


• 2-on-4-off (average 5 shifts/month)

Bank opportunities available

Responsibilities

As a Social Care Practitioner, your duties will include:

• Organising and participating in activities that nurture children's wellbeing, learning, and growth.


• Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment in the home.


• Supporting children's physical and emotional health, including medical appointments and administering first aid when needed.


• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, identifying and addressing risks in line with policies.


• Keeping accurate, strengths-based records and contributing to effective handovers.

Requirements

We are looking for individuals who are loving, creative, and compassionate, with the ability to build trusting relationships.

The role requires:

• Experience working in children's residential care with 8-17-year-olds.


• At least 6 months of experience in children's residential care with children and young people (or similar)


• A full driving license (preferred).


• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).


• Strong IT skills and literacy/numeracy abilities.


• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent) - preferred but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with enhanced rates for Bank Holidays.


• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service length.


• Therapeutic coaching, mental health support, and funded professional education.


• Workplace pension and sick pay cover.


• Opportunities for career growth as Juno expands.

Apply Now

If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.


• Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!


• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK


• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.


• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.


• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.


• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.