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Care & Support Worker (day shifts) - Young People @ Footprints

Strode Park Foundation
Kent
1 week ago
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About the Role

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to ensure young people have the best opportunity to live the lives that they deserve?

We are now looking to hire full time Care & Support Workers on day shifts.

This vacancy is for 39 hours per week on a rota basis, at our Footprints home in rural Stodmarsh, Canterbury. We are looking for an individual who really wants to enhance the lives of young people with physical and complex health needs. 

Please note the following –

·       we are unable to offer sponsorship or a switch of sponsorship for this role

·       previous applicants need not apply

·       you must hold a full UK driving licence, be a driver and be willing to drive our company vehicles.


Job Opportunity

As a Care and Support Worker at Footprints you'll:

  • Improve the health and wellbeing and provide all forms of personal care to the young people who use our services.
  • Ensure all aspects of the young people’s personal and emotional care are fully met.
  • Maximise their experiences and developmental opportunities and encourage them to reach their full potential by promoting their independence.
  • Assist in arranging trips, outings and holidays and accompanying the young people when required.
  • Support and participate in all areas of the running of the home, keeping it clean and tidy and adhering to Health and Safety requirements.  


As a Strode Park Foundation colleague you'll get comprehensive support from day one and receive training and development opportunities to develop your skills.

Footprints specialise in the care of young people with disabilities. The residential home is based in a rural location in Canterbury (Stodmarsh) and offers a mix of privacy and togetherness. See our website for further information Young People Services Residential - Strode Park Foundation

Shift times at Footprints:

  • Split Shift - 6.30am – 10am then 3pm – 8pm
  • Late 3pm – 8pm
  • Early 6.30am – 10am
  • Long day 7.30am – 8pm
  • Nights 7.30pm – 8am 


Footprints provides care on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays. This means we value reliable and flexible staff. We will consider all requests for flexible working and are proud to be a ‘Flex from First’ employer. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.


Essential Skills

Our ideal Care and Support Worker will:

  • Be able to communicate clearly with young people adapting to their individual requirements. 
  • Be committed to deliver a high level of care and support, maximising independence and enjoyment for our service users.
  • Have the motivation to use own initiative and develop activities and events for service users.
  • Have the confidence to work without constant supervision but seek advice and assistance where required. 
  • Be able to clearly and appropriately communicate both orally and in written form with people inside and outside the Foundation. 
  • Hold Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent or be willing to attain this qualification.


About Company

Caring since 1946, Strode Park Foundation provides vital care and support services, supported living opportunities and day and leisure services for young people and adults with a range of disabilities across Kent. Our values of Care, Inspire and Together underpin everything we do, and we are very proud to employ truly inspirational people who make our care settings a remarkable place to work.


DE&I

Strode Park Foundation (“Strode Park”) is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Strode Park truly values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation.

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for our service users and each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

Strode Park will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor, and will build a culture that values meritocracy, openness, fairness and transparency.


Benefits

  • Competitive Rates of Pay
  • Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check
  • Employer Pension Contributions
  • Free Flu Jab
  • Free Parking
  • Refer a friend bonus
  • Strode Lottery
  • Staff Council
  • Flexible Hours
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Staff Newsletter and updates
  • Staff Awards

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