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.