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

TN United Kingdom; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Care & Support Workers to join their team in Canterbury. This role involves providing essential personal care and support to young individuals with physical and complex health needs, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives. The ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to promoting independence. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people while working in a supportive environment that values flexibility and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive Rates of Pay

Meals Provided

Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with young people.
• Commitment to high-level care and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to young people with complex health needs.
• Support young people in achieving their full potential.

Skills

Communication Skills

Personal Care

Motivation and Initiative

Independence Promotion

Education

Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

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28.04.2025

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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 2 full time night Care & Support Workers working 39 hours per week 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.

Please note the following –

· we are unable to offer sponsorship or switch 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
• 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 flexiblestaff. 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.

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 setting 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 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 our service users, and for 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.

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Meals Provided
• Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check