About us

We Are JUNO CIC is a non-profit children's residential care home provider. We create homes where young people feel safe, loved and supported in all aspects of their emotional, physical, and educational development - homes, where young people thrive.

We aim to disrupt existing models of residential care that are not serving the children they support and develop homes across the Liverpool City Region that improve outcomes and reduce profiteering in the sector.

We offer full-time, part-time and Bank positions, based on preference, and with the following salary bands:
Social care practitioner - £12.82/h (expected salary £29,000)
Senior social care practitioner - £14.42/h (expected salary £33,000)
Bank: £12/h

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:

• Optional: Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent)
• Experience in Children's residential care
• 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

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 and an assessment event in Liverpool