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Senior Social Care Practitioner

Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate and empowering Senior 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: £14.85 per hour + £60 sleep rate (expected annual: £29,000 - £33,000, depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent, 2-on-4-off shift pattern.
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.


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.