Currently looking for staff for our Whitstable Home where successful candidates would be responsible for the delivery of general daily care to children and young people including assisting in the development of their social and emotional growth and practical support duties as required, to include meal preparation and supervision, laundry, mending, clothes, food shopping, doctor’s visits, cleaning, supervision of social activities, driving escort and collection duties, and assistance with washing and bathing where additional needs may require this. The home has an ASD/learning disability focus and provides high intensity, focused care services to the children and young people residing there.

The role requires that we support children and young people by focusing upon them and enabling them to achieve the best outcomes possible. You will also support the child or young person alongside their own family and significant others as part of the role and will assist in developing and maintaining the child or young person's relevant and appropriate connections to family, friends and their community. On a day-to-day basis you will focus on providing environments in which children and young people can thrive.

Work rota’s may include night waking duty and undertaking sleeping in duties as required; you will work over a wide spectrum of hours.

Participation and assistance with Social Workers or other professional staff within the Company will be required, this may also include attendance at meetings concerning children and young people as appropriate. The role also requires you to report all matters of concern, for example, emergencies or unusual events within the home, to the senior on duty.

To apply please click the apply online button or call Sean Sullivan, General Manager 07495 233319 or 01227 751708 for an informal discussion

Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check for this role.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well being of children and young people.