Social Care Practitioner

We are looking for compassionate and empowering Social Care Practitioners to join our clients well-established Residential Care team in New Brighton (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: £13.20/hour + £60 sleep rate (up to £29,000 annual)Contract: Full-time, permanentShift Pattern: 2-on-4-off (average 5 shifts/month)

Bank opportunities availableResponsibilitiesAs 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.

RequirementsWe 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.

Apply NowIf 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.