Care & Support Worker - 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 hiring for 2 full time Care & Support Workers:

·        1 working day shifts (with the occasional need to cover nights when needed) and

·        1 full time night carer.

Both roles are for 39 hours per week on a rota basis, at our Footprints home in rural Stodmarsh, Canterbury. We are looking for individuals who really want to enhance the lives of young people with physical and complex health needs. 

Please note the following –

·        we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

·        previous applicants need not apply

As 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 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.

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.

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