We are looking for a compassionate and empowering Senior 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 - 14.42 per hour + 60 sleep rate (expected annual: 29,000 - 33,000, depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, with 1-on-2-off or 2-on-4-off shift patterns available. Bank opportunities are also open.
Bank opportunities available
Responsibilities
As a Senior Social Care Practitioner, your duties will include:
- As a Senior Social Care Practitioner, you will lead on shift, making informed decisions and supporting colleagues to develop their skills and knowledge
- 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 1 year of experience in working in children's residential care with children and young people.
- 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)
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 (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)
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.