Social Care Practitioner
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- England,North West,Merseyside,Wirral
- full-time
- £29,000 per annum
Job Description:
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 or email me your CV -
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.
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 or email me your CV -
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.
Job number 1828438