About us
We Are Juno CIC is a non-profit organisation, providing children's residential care in Wirral and Halton. Designed by those with lived experience, we want to transform the residential care system and ensure we provide the best care for young people living with us.
All our homes are rated 'Good', and you can find out more about us at www.wearejuno.org
We are currently looking for staff for one of homes in Wirral.
We offer full-time and Bank positions, with the following salary bands:
Social Care Practitioner - £13.73/h (expected salary up to £33,000)
Senior Social Care Practitioner - £15.44/h (expected salary up to £36,000)
Bank: £13.73/h
Sleep in rate: £60
The role
You will provide day-to-day care for children and young people living with us. You will quickly establish trusting relationships and support people in our care with their education, shared activities and their overall wellbeing.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure consistent quality of care
- Organising, participating in and planning shared activities and interests with children to nurture their wellbeing, learning and growth
- Working flexibly to meet changing demands and be willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities to ensure the safe day-to-day running of the home
- Taking responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of children, the workforce and visitors to the home by maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment
Who are we looking for?
We are most interested in who you are as a person. We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds, who personify our values. People who are loving, compassionate, clever and creative.
Requirements for the role include:
- Experience in Children's residential care (at least 6 months / at least 12 months for Senior roles)
- Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent) - essential for Senior roles only
- Knowledge of children’s rights and of adolescent mental health, and therapeutic approaches
- Understanding of the risks and issues facing children in care and their families
- Right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer visa sponsorship)
Application process:
If successful, you will be invited to chat to our team in an informal getting-to-know-you call, ahead of a Safer Recruitment interview in Liverpool city centre.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.73-£15.44 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about yourself and why you'd like to work for us?
Experience:
- Children's residential care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
