Celebrating over 45 years of care in Southend

  • Do you have what it takes to be an SPDNS carer?

    Do you have what it takes to be an SPDNS carer?

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  • Find out what the families we care for say about us

    Find out what the families we care for say about us

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  • Excellent 1:1 training, job shadowing & staff support

    Excellent 1:1 training, job shadowing & staff support

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  • We recognise & support the needs of family carers

    We recognise & support the needs of family carers

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  • Just a little help may be all you need, please contact us

    Just a little help may be all you need, please contact us

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What Our Staff Say

What are the best parts of the job?

(Comments from 2021 staff survey)

"Good training, friendly staff, always being valued as a member of SPDNS"

"I get job satisfaction as feel a worthwhile job can make a difference to a Service User and their family by being reliable, helpful and showing kindness, plus listening and supporting to live in their own home"

"I enjoy working for SPDNS because it is a very caring and professional company to work for. I enjoy looking after people in their own homes. We have the opportunity to work with their families as well as building trust and kindness in these difficult times"

What are some of the challenges you face?

" Meeting the needs and wishes of the Service User and the expectations of Family members"

How flexible are the hours?

Why did you choose a career in care?

What is the worst part of the job?