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 We are now looking to recruit a kind, organised and motivated Kitchen/Laundry Assistant to join our team at Lady Dane Farmhouse care home in Faversham on a part time basis of 25 hours per week! If you are passionate about helping to provide the best support for our disabled residents, ensuring that they receive the best care possible, we’d love to hear from you. At Strode Park Foundation our values of 'Care, Inspire, Together' underpin our commitment to enable our residents to live life as they choose. Job Opportunity As Kitchen/Laundry Assistant you will be responsible for: · Ensuring that all service users receive the most appropriate food and drink · Undertaking laundry duties within the scope of the position · Assisting with light meal and snack preparation · Ensuring the kitchen and dining room area is cleaned to a safe, hygienic standard As a Strode Park Foundation colleague, you will get comprehensive support from day one, and receive training and development opportunities to develop your skills. Lady Dane Farmhouse is a beautiful 15-bedded home set in the Kent countryside on the outskirts of the historic town of Faversham. The home welcomes adults with mixed disabilities who need long or short-term residential care. For further information, go to: Shift times at LDF are: AM: 08:00–14:00 PM: 14:00-20:00 Long day: 08:00-20:00 LDF provides care on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays. This means we value reliable and flexible staff. We will consider all requests for flexible working and are proud to be a 'Flex from First' employer. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. 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 Our ideal candidate will: Have an interest in working in adult care services Have a basic education including maths and English Communicate clearly with our residents, adapting to their individual requirements Show a commitment to your own professional development Be trustworthy and reliable Although not essential, it would be an advantage if you have: Previous kitchen experience, not necessarily gained through employment A knowledge of health and safety practices within a kitchen environment 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.