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Strode-Park-Foundation

Having worked in the children's sector of SPF (Footprints) I can say that it is a home that provides excellent person centred care for the Young People that reside there. The Young People are the focal point of the care that is provided there. 
The staff team have good relationships with the Young People and often go above and beyond what is expected of them. The level of care that is provided for the Young People is second to none and the Home Manager ensures that this is not allowed to slip. 
The knowledge of the Manager and the Care team regarding the Children is excellent. If you need to find something out about one of the Children than an experienced carer or the Manager/Deputy will be able to answer it.
There is a lot of enjoyment to be had working with the Children at Footprints and seeing them smile at you in recognition and progressing in areas that you thought may have not been possible are definitely highlights of working there.
The hours aren't the greatest in the world but it is a Children's home and far better than most. Split shifts and day shifts still end far earlier than you might experience elsewhere.
There are a few minor issues that you will experience at every place of employment and these are hardly worth mentioning due to them not being exclusive to this place of work.
The training system is brilliant and all handled through the main office at Strode Park House.

The quality that I think sets Footprints apart from a lot of other places I have worked is the ability for the entire staff team to pull together in times of adversity. There seems to be some inhuman ability for the Staff team to support each other when the worst of situations presents themselves and it is really quite amazing. 

Overall I have enjoyed my time working within Footprints and the fact that the Children get such excellent person centred care is why I would recommend it as a place to work.

I worked at Footprints for three and a half years and can honestly say they were among the unhappiest of my years in care.

The permanent residents are lovely, although it is hard for male carers as there are fewer male residents. The night staff in the main were pleasant. However the day staff including some Seniors were most unwelcoming. The day staff had no time for anyone who was not part of their clique, and there was a real culture of double standards, being two-faced, favouritism and bullying. When this was brought to the attention of the Home Manager they would say that they would sort it out but nothing ever changed, or worse still things would never get dealt with and get swept under the carpet. 

The working hours were awful and they would try and push too many hours onto some people because of not enough staff. The staff turnover rate was high because those whose faces didn’t fit would leave. There were sometimes agency staff telling permanent staff what to do.

The atmosphere in the home caused me to become very stressed and when I gave in my notice, the Home Manager and the Deputy Manager didn’t even say goodbye. On my final day, not one member of staff bothered speaking to me or saying goodbye. A card was posted to my home address a few days later which hardly anyone signed. Is that all the thanks after three and a half years?

I would not recommend Footprints as a place to work. There is certainly more unpleasantness from staff towards each other then in other care homes I have worked in.

Best advice - steer well clear and avoid!

Wouldn’t recommend working there. Manager Jo isn’t very nice, don’t treat you fairly and most of the time you work alone and don’t get any help because the staff that are meant to work with you and help you go for cigarette breaks every 5 mins and chat to the manager so the manager don’t care if you struggle or even if you get home safely because they want you to work from 7:00am till 9:30-10:00pm. You have to wait for night staff to come in so you can swap and go home and they’re always late so you miss your bus if you travel by public transport. If you’re on a nightshift you can’t leave when you’re suppose to in the morning because the morning staff will sit in the staff room for ages talking to colleagues and sometimes you’ll be waiting to go for half hour because no one cares. You barely get a break you’re meant to have because they tell you you don’t need it and your break is when you sit with the residents. I’ve had an awful experience and wish I’ve left sooner. I used to come home and cry because the job is so stressful and work level is overwhelming 

I worked at strode Park for less than a year, less than 6 months infact and even that was too long, the whole interview process was straight forward and made it sound great, until you get through the door to actually start work. You get minimal support from leads, managers/management team are never to be seen and when they are it's to moan about something stupid, I went in as a lead and got barely any support from anyone which in turn made me look like the idiot who didn't know what they were doing. Staff can be very clicky, if your face don't fit they don't want to know you or talk to you unless your paired up with then. The only good thing about this place was the break times and the meals on shift. So if you want to work somewhere that will have a supportive team behind you 100% then look elsewhere. 

! can honestly say its a lovely place to work. working with the inspirational children on a daily basis is so rewarding. Everyone in the team works so hard to ensure the children are well looked after and get to do lots of fun activities. 
The Management and senior team are very supportive
The training provided by strode park for everyone is very informative and presented well by the trainers, they work hard everyday to provide all employees the training they need to do their job. 
I have leaned a lot over the years i have worked for Footprints including my level three diploma in children and young people and many other training opportunity's.
Footprints is a fun, enjoyable and friendly place to work

I worked for Strode twice due to moving out of area and coming back. They took me back without hesitation and have always been extremely approachable. Due to husband being in the forces my work patterns could sometimes be irregular or require me to need sudden time off which they always accommodated if possible. Their expectations of their staff are reasonable and in the particular home I worked in they have good incentives like bonuses and meals included. If circumstances had been different I would still be working there today quite happily. 

I have worked at footprints for around 4 years and have enjoyed every moment of it. The children and young people make the whole job worth while, with their lovely attitudes and mind sets, and their unique and incredible personality's.
The staff team that I currently work with are incredibly supportive, strong and pull together when most needed. You will always have someone to turn to at footprints, including the senior/ management team who have helped me through so much and been incredibly supportiv. 


Feels like walking into home instead of work.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The various clients and fellow work colleagues

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The long hours at times was difficult, but to be fair you can now I believe you can now negotiate the shifts

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was okay really depending on the leads and management on shift

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
satisfying but very hard work at times

Footprints is one of the most amazing and inspiring places you can ever work. The children have so much spirit you can’t help but smile every time you turn up for work.
It is an intense environment to work in as the children rely on you for everything so it is no walk in the park but if you genuinely want to help and support people this is a great place to do it! Management are great and will always listen to your views and opinions no matter what it’s about.

Couldn’t think of a better place to work!

I have worked at footprints for many years, we care for fantastic children and young people who make me smile every day. Seeing their achievements and supporting them to learn life skills is so rewarding. 
I am part of a fantastic team, all the staff care deeply about the children and go above and beyond. 
The manager at footprints cares about the whole team and always has time for everyone, she will do everything she can to support staff and families. 
It’s a lovely place to work and a great team to be part off.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Support worker 136 salaries reported	£12.52 per hour
Registered nurse 6 salaries reported	£36,477 per year
Housekeeper 18 salaries reported	£12.49 per hour
Nurse 16 salaries reported	£16.27 per hour
Admissions & discharge coordinator 8 salaries reported	£27,000 per year

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