Care & Support Worker (nights) - Young People @ Footprints

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 a Care & Support Worker (night shifts) working on a rota basis, at our Footprints home in rural Stodmarsh, Canterbury. We are looking for individuals who really wants to enhance the lives of young people with physical and complex health needs. Shifts will either be contracted for 25 hours per week (part time) or 37.5 (full time).

Please note the following -

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

· previous applicants need not apply

The location of our Footprints home is semi-rural and not on a direct bus route.

Where we receive high numbers of applications, we may close vacancies early. If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please don't delay in applying!

Job OpportunityAs a Care and Support Worker at Footprints you'll:

Improve 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

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.

Company 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

Essential SkillsOur 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.Although not essential, being a driver would be beneficial too, not just because Footprints is based in a very rural location.

About Us

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed