Care & Support Worker (day shifts) - Young People @ Footprints in Canterbury, Kent

About us

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.

About the Role

Help young people live life with confidence, dignity and joy .

Are you compassionate, energetic and ready to make a genuine difference every day? We are looking for full-time Care & Support Workers to join our dedicated team at Footprints, our specialist residential home for young people with physical disabilities and complex health needs.

Set in a peaceful rural location in Stodmarsh, Canterbury, Footprints offers a warm, supportive and homely environment where young people are encouraged to build independence, enjoy new experiences and reach their full potential. If you want a rewarding role where your care, creativity and commitment truly matter, we would love to hear from you.

Job Opportunity

About the Role

As a Care & Support Worker, you will play an important part in the day-to-day lives of the young people we support. You will provide high-quality personal, emotional and practical care, while helping each young person feel safe, valued and empowered.

This is a full-time role working 39 hours per week on a rota basis. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, so reliability and flexibility are important.

What You’ll Be Doing

Every day at Footprints is meaningful, varied and rewarding. In this role, you will:

• Support young people with their personal care, health and wellbeing.

• Promote independence, confidence and choice in everything you do.

• Create positive experiences through activities, outings, trips and holidays.

• Build trusting relationships and provide emotional support tailored to each individual.

• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and well-run home environment.

• Work as part of a caring team that is passionate about making a lasting difference.

What You’ll Receive

From your first day, you will receive comprehensive support, guidance and training to help you build confidence and develop your skills. You will be joining Strode Park Foundation, an organisation committed to creating opportunities, supporting colleagues and delivering outstanding care.

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference.

• Training and development opportunities from day one.

• A supportive team environment.

• The opportunity to help young people enjoy meaningful experiences and greater independence.

• Consideration of flexible working requests as a proud ‘Flex from First’ employer.

Shift Patterns

Footprints provides care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shift patterns may include:

• Earlies: 7.30am - 2.30pm

• Lates: 2.30pm - 8.30pm

• Days: 7.30am - 8.30pm

Bank holidays are paid at double time.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• Employer Pension Contributions
• Free Flu Jab
• Free Parking
• Refer a friend bonus
• Strode Lottery
• Staff Council
• Flexible Hours
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff Newsletter and updates
• Staff Awards

Essential Skills

What We’re Looking For

You do not need to be perfect — but you do need to care. We are looking for someone who is kind, patient, dependable and enthusiastic about supporting young people to enjoy life to the fullest.

Our ideal candidate will be able to communicate clearly, adapt to individual needs, use their initiative and work confidently as part of a team. You should also hold a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or be willing to work towards this qualification.

Important Information

• We are unable to offer sponsorship or a switch of sponsorship for this role.

• Previous applicants need not apply.

• Footprints is in a semi-rural location and is not on a direct bus route, so please consider how you will travel to and from work.

Ready to make every shift matter? Apply today and become part of a team that helps young people feel supported, encouraged and able to enjoy the lives they deserve.

DEI Statement

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.