We're looking for registered nurses to join us here at Strode Park Foundation. We're offering full and time hours and our pay is competitive at 15.50 per hour (day rate), 16.40 per hour (night rate), 31 per hour (Bank Holiday day rate), 32.80 per hour (Bank Holiday night rate)

The role

As a Registered Nurse at Strode Park you will be responsible for supporting the Home Manager in ensuring that our residents nursing needs are met at all times with high quality. You will offer a person centred approach to independence, well-being and choice to our residents while having the ability to work well under pressure, problem solve and communicate effectively.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for our nurses to:

• Be a Registered Nurse
• A valid Nursing and Midwifery Council pin
• Have a strong interest in working in adult care services and we really want you to have a desire to make a difference
• Be kind, courteous and reliable
• You will have a strong commitment to respecting the rights of residents at all times and we expect you to promote their privacy, dignity and independence throughout their lives
• You will be caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support.
• Have experience of medication management
• Have an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS)
• Have an understanding of Safeguarding Processes

Why you should apply

Working at Strode Park is rewarding on so many levels and we are pleased to be able to offer our valued staff members the following benefits:

• Excellent training and it's paid
• Paid Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS)
• Meals provided
• Competitive rates of pay
• You'll be eligible to refer family and friends to also work at Strode and be rewarded 250 for doing so
• Retention bonus earn up to 1,500 if you stay in employment with us (Terms and Conditions apply)

Our Values

Our values underpin everything we do at Strode Park Foundation. We employ truly inspirational people who make our care setting a remarkable place to work. Together we offer high quality care which meet the needs of children and adults with disabilities, helping them to achieve their goals and live the life they choose.

Covid-19 Vaccinations

Strode Park Foundation regards the Covid-19 vaccination as a positive measure and note that vaccination is to become a mandatory requirement for staff who work in care homes from 11 November unless medically exempt. Candidates applying for a role at Strode Park Foundation will be expected to have received their vaccination against coronavirus as part of our pre-employment process before commencing employment. Please let us know if you have not managed to arrange to receive the vaccine. If you have a medical reason as to why you are not able to have the vaccine or you have any questions on the vaccination, please contact the HR team on (phone number removed) who will gladly assist you with this.

The location

Strode Park Foundation has been caring since 1946, providing vital care, support services, care at home, supported living opportunities and day and leisure services for children and adults with a range of disabilities.

This job is based at Strode Park House in Herne. This building is set in 14 acres of beautiful grounds. It is a nursing and residential home offering both long and short-term care for adults aged 18 and upwards. Our home is registered for 55 beds, and we offer a relaxed homely environment for our residents. We are also pleased to be able to offer short-term neuro-rehabilitation and respite care.

Interested in applying?

For more information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

The post is subject to the relevant Disclosure check being obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Strode Park is an equal opportunities employer.

Should you require the application forms to be supplied in a different format due to a disability, please do not hesitate to contact the HR team on (phone number removed) who will gladly assist you with this.

Strode Park is committed to ensuring all disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for the role are guaranteed an interview and will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

Strode Park is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, an accreditation given to organisations that pledge to actively seek out and hire skilled disabled people, and to positively change attitudes, behaviours and cultures, within their businesses, supply chain and local communities.

Strode Park is an equal opportunities employer.