Joining our Team

Are you considering joining our team? We are looking for committed, caring people who share our values of teamwork, integrity and excellence.

We are very proud of our 20 acres of beautiful grounds and vibrant community. With a team of over 65 staff and volunteers, we provide a safe and stimulating living environment for 30 adults with learning disabilities who have chosen to live in a community with a Christian ethos. We support them in every aspect of their lives, whether at home, at work or in their social, recreational and spiritual lives.

Our Christian ethos underpins all we do. Some leadership roles carry a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian but what we ask of all our team members is to be in sympathy with this ethos and respect the way our residents wish to be supported.

Our staff are highly trained and valued members of our team and we work hard to provide our residents with the very best in residential living, social and therapeutic activities and creative enterprises. We also believe our staff team should be well rewarded, have every opportunity to train and to develop their careers and receive great support.
So please read on, and I hope you’ll find the information you need to guide your decision.

If you think a role at the Lodge might suit you, why have a look at our current job vacancies and/or ring  01572 767234 for an informal chat.
 
 

Who we are looking for

We would of course prefer experience and qualification, however we believe the skills we are looking for can be learned and we have a programme working toward qualifications in house. In the first instance we are looking for and value people who are open, caring and have a willingness to learn and a genuine passion for supporting others.

 

The Qualities and Skills we Value

• Someone able to deliver person centred care with dignity and sensitivity
• Someone able to understand and advocate for those with learning disabilities
• Someone able to remain calm under pressure
• Someone with a grasp of Maths and English 
• Someone able to use IT

 

How we Reward You

 

Pay rates

• £12 per hour minimum with £12.60 per hour for weekend and bank holiday hours
• Senior, deputy and management salaries up to £34,000 pa

Holidays

• We offer a generous holiday allowance with additional holiday for long service

Pension

• We offer a pension scheme to our employees with a 4% employer contribution

Benefits

• We offer permanent staff access to our Benenden Healthcare scheme
• We offer the Blue Light Discount Card.

Leisure

• Use of our Country Park set in ten acres of parkland
• Use of our café and outdoor gym

Working Hours

• Full-time, depending on the role, we offer a 35 or 40 hour working week 
• Part-time and Bank staff applications are also invited
• Caring roles work on a three-week rota, which includes evening and weekend hours. We publish rota’s in advance.
• There is the opportunity to claim additional shifts

Breaks and Lunches

• We have a fully equipped staff room for all members of staff to use with water boiler, microwave and fridge
• We have our own onsite café available throughout the day from which to purchase drinks and snacks

Your Development

• Induction and ongoing training.
• We will support you with regular 1-2-1's and annual appraisals
• We'll help and encourage you to develop and progress your career
• We'll provide you with free access to further training and support you as you learn
• Encourage you to take on more responsibility and apply for promotion within the organisation

Your next Move

If you feel that working with us is for you:

• Peruse the opportunities we have available at the moment
• Ring for an informal chat: 01572 767234
• Come and visit us
• Send your CV with a covering letter to admin@lodgetrust.org.uk