We are looking for compassionate and empowering Social Care Practitioners to join our client's 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
* 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
* 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 into 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 a single point of contact.
* Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed into 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.
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