Careers
Learn more about working with us. Stroud Homes is committed to the promotion of equality and diversity for all service users and staff.
Available Positions
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Wellbeing & Activity Coordinator
Overview
We aim to ensure that the environment is one where all individuals are treated with courtesy and respect and their contribution is valued.
Stroud Homes takes seriously its responsibilities and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this.
Need Sponsorship?
If we have support worker vacancies, then we may consider sponsorship under The Skilled Worker VISA but only if we have exhausted all other avenues first.
Please see above for current vacancies.
Find out what is important to our clients and residents: Download PDF – “This is what we think is important about the staff who work with us”.
Support and Care workers have a vital role in our service provision. Staff who work for Stroud and District Homes Foundation are committed, knowledgeable, skilled, respectful, person centred in their approach, kind and caring.
To ensure our staff stay up to date in their knowledge and provide the very best care and support we ensure they receive regular support from their line manager and have access to a range of qualifications, skills and development opportunities to include: QCF in Health and Social Care at appropriate levels.
A Range of Trainings Available Including
- Care Certificate
- Safeguarding Adults
- General Principles of Health & Safety
- First Aid
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Dignity & Respect
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Deprivation of liberty safeguards
- Care & Administration of Medicines
- Fire Safety & Awareness
- Principles of Food Hygiene & Safety
- Infection Control
- Principles of Moving & Handling(Objects)
- Coping with Aggression in the Workplace
- Communication
- Caring for People with Dementia
- COSHH
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy Awareness
- Falls Safety Awareness
- Wheelchair Safety
- Record Keeping
- Autism awareness
- Positive behavioural support
- Conflict management
We also ensure we provide bespoke training to staff supporting service users with specific individual needs.
We have a bank of care and support workers who work with us to cover staff holidays and absences, these staff are well known to service users and work with them regularly. We make sure that our bank staff have the same training and support opportunities as our regular staff.
Working at Stroud Homes
What our staff say
l am proud to be a part of an organisation that constantly seeks ways to enhance the lives of the people who lives in the homes, as well as the staff.
James Bealing
Working with vulnerable service users and learning how it feels to be a support worker was the best choice I ever made.
J. kirkup
I have thoroughly been a part of the SDHF team over the last 7 years. I started as a support worker across two homes and appreciated the flexibility of the position enabling me to complete my NVQ5 at university.
Gemma Mould
In the years I have worked for Stroud and District Homes Foundation, I have thoroughly enjoyed supporting and working with the service users and their families.
Luke
My colleagues have been amazing and so welcoming, I have worked in several of the homes and every home has been so different which is what I have needed.
Aston Butler
SDHFL is a wonderful organisation to work for. The commitment to the welfare of service users foremost but also staff is obvious. Working for a charity that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of vulnerable adults rather than profit focused is personally rewarding.
Kate
For me to be with SDHF so long comes down to the service users, knowing you make a difference to somebody else day no matter how big or small that maybe.
Laura Bradley
I have worked for Stroud Homes for a number of years now and really enjoy my job. No two days are the same and it is a very rewarding role.
Grace Ashton
Working for the company was a large part of my life which I enjoyed very much. The guys will always remain very special to me.
Julia
I’ve built up a really good relationship with them all and I take pride in being able to come to work, knowing that I’m doing my job to the best of my ability and helping to enrich their lives.
Ami
The Gables has been a part of my life for a very long time, I have a great rapport with the residents here. I enjoy supporting and helping them in their everyday activities.
Daryl
I have spent my whole career in the health and social care sector and particularly like supporting people with learning disabilities. The job has its lighter moments and is challenging at time but I wouldn't want to work anywhere else.
Tony McGee
What I feel makes the organisation truly amazing is their dedication to staff and service users and I have enjoyed various holidays, day trips, concerts, and events with service users over the years.
Lettie Elgharbawy