Night Care & Support Worker for Young People

Strode Park Foundation; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rates of Pay

Free Parking

Employer Pension Contributions

Free Flu Jab

Refer a friend bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff Awards

Job summary

Footprints at Stodmarsh, Canterbury, seeks a Care & Support Worker for night shifts on a rota basis. You will deliver personal care, support independence, and help plan trips for young people with disabilities in a rural setting.

Flexibility is valued with shifts including early, late, and night options; DBS check, pensions, and parking are among offered benefits. A Level 2/3 Health & Social Care diploma is preferred or willingness to train.

Qualifications

• Be able to communicate clearly with young people adapting to their individual requirements.
• Commitment to deliver a high level of care and support, maximising independence and enjoyment for service users.
• Motivation to use own initiative and develop activities and events for service users.
• Confident to work without constant supervision but seek advice and assistance where required.
• Able to clearly and appropriately communicate both orally and in written form with people inside and outside the Foundation.
• Willing to attain Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent; driver beneficial in rural location.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clear communication

Independence

Initiative

Written communication

Team player

Education

Diploma in Health & Social Care (Level 2/3)

Job description

Footprints at Stodmarsh, Canterbury, seeks a Care & Support Worker for night shifts on a rota basis. You will deliver personal care, support independence, and help plan trips for young people with disabilities in a rural setting.

Flexibility is valued with shifts including early, late, and night options; DBS check, pensions, and parking are among offered benefits. A Level 2/3 Health & Social Care diploma is preferred or willingness to train.