Care and Support Worker - Lady Dane Farmhouse

Closing Date:

21-Apr-2019

Location:

Faversham

Remuneration:

£8.50ph, £17.00ph (Bank Holidays), Competitive OT rates. Earn up to £1500 retention bonus!

Working Hours:

Up to 36 hours per week

Annual Leave:

28 days pro rata

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.

Our home in Faversham is a homely and caring residential and short breaks service for up to 15 people with learning, physical or mixed disabilities including people with complex support needs.

As a Care and Support Worker, you will be providing personal care and support to our guests through a variety of tasks. Your care will make a real difference to peoples lives and we are looking for individuals who have the ability, skills and passion to assist vulnerable people and take pride in their work. You will be supported by our dedicated lead carers and home management team. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

If you are compassionate and caring, not afraid of hard, but rewarding work, and if you enjoy making a difference to peoples quality of life, you might just be the person were looking for.

You'll need the following skills and qualities:

  • Level 2 Qualification in Health and Social care or a willingness to work towards this within 12 months of being in post.
  • Have a strong interest in working in Adult care services and desire to make a difference.
  • Be enthusiastic, caring, friendly and compassionate.
  • A driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles is desirable.
  • Be enthusiastic, caring, friendly and compassionate.

If you stay in employment with us for one year you will receive a £500 bonus (pro rated if part time). You will also receive a £500 bonus if you are still employed by your third and fifth year anniversary (T's & C's apply). That is an extra £1500 you could earn just by coming to work.

Our home provides care on a 24 hour basis, 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays. This means we need reliable and flexible staff working within our service.

The shift patterns are:

  • Morning is 8am to 2pm
  • Afternoon is 2pm - 8pm
  • Long day is 8am - 8pm

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.