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 settings a remarkable place to work.
Be the reassuring presence young people can count on through the night. We’re looking for compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic people to join our dedicated night team at Footprints, our specialist residential home for young people with physical disabilities and complex health needs.
Part-time: 25 hours per week | Full-time: 37.5 hours per week | Rota-based night shifts
If you want a role where kindness, patience and teamwork truly matter, this could be the perfect opportunity. At Footprints, you’ll help create a safe, welcoming and supportive home where young people can feel comfortable, valued and encouraged to enjoy life as fully and independently as possible.
Please note:
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We are unable to offer sponsorship or a switch of sponsorship for this role.
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Previous applicants need not apply.
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Footprints is in a semi-rural location and is not on a direct bus route, so please consider your travel arrangements before applying.
As a Night Care & Support Worker, you’ll play an important part in helping young people feel settled, supported and cared for overnight. You will:
- 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.
From your first day, you’ll receive comprehensive support, training and development opportunities to help you grow in confidence and build your skills within a caring, values-led organisation.
Footprints specialises in supporting young people with disabilities in a beautiful rural setting in Stodmarsh, near Canterbury. The home offers the right balance of privacy, togetherness and personalised support, helping each young person enjoy meaningful experiences and reach their potential.
Shift pattern
Footprints provides care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. We value people who are dependable, flexible and committed to giving young people the very best support. We will consider requests for flexible working and are proud to be a ‘Flex from First’ employer, so please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.
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Competitive Rates of Pay
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Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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Employer Pension Contributions
- Free Flu Jab
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Free Parking
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Refer a friend bonus
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Strode Lottery
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Staff Council
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Flexible Hours
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Staff Newsletter and updates
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Staff Awards
About you
- 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.
A driving licence would be beneficial due to the rural location, although it is not essential.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so if this sounds like the role for you, don’t delay — apply today and start making a difference at Footprints.
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 truly 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 for our service users and 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.
