Join us at Strode Park. We are Kent's premier charity for people with disabilities and have been providing care and leisure services for over 70 years. We know that to ensure our care services are exceptional, we need to have great people working here. If you think Strode Park sounds like the place for you, we would love to hear from you.

The Coach House, located within the grounds of Strode Park House, Herne, provides a respite care and holiday service specifically designed for young adults with disabilities.

As a Care and Support Assistant within our Day Services centre at Strode Park you will provide personal care, physical and social support to individuals so that they can achieve an appropriate level of independence, well-being and choice in line with their aspirations and abilities. You will fully participate in ensuring the individuals gain confidence and self esteem whilst being aware of their limitations. You will also support the aims and objectives of the Foundation and play a full and active part in the community so that at all times this post, either directly or indirectly, is providing the highest standard of care to people who use our services.

You'll need the following skills and qualities:

• Have a strong interest in working in Adult care services and a desire to make a difference.
• Level 2 qualification in Health and Social care or a willingness to work towards it within 12 months of being in post.
• Be honest, reliable and trustworthy.
• Must be able to meet the working pattern demanded by the post.
• Able to clearly communicate with the service users.
• Be enthusiastic, caring, friendly and compassionate.
• A clean driving licence and access to own vehicle or willingness to drive company vehicles in order to assist service users in the community by taking them shopping, day outings and to GP/Dentist appointments.

Join us at Team Strode Park!

The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Strode Park is an equal opportunities employer.