CarEERS AT WOODFORD
why work here
At Woodford, we offer more than just a job in social care; we offer the opportunity to be part of an employee-owned and operated organisation. As an employee-owned enterprise, you won’t just be contributing to our mission, but you'll also have a stake in the future of Woodford. This structure fosters a unique work environment where your voice is heard, and your contributions directly impact the success of the organisation.
Being employee-owned provides several benefits:
Empowerment: You have a direct say in how the organization is run, helping shape decisions and policies that affect the well-being of the children in our care.
Shared Success: As we grow and succeed, our employees share in that success through profit-sharing and bonuses.
Increased Job Satisfaction: Research shows that employee-owned businesses often have higher levels of job satisfaction, as team members feel more connected to the mission and outcomes of their work.
A Collaborative Culture: Our structure promotes transparency, trust, and collaboration at all levels. You are part of a community that works together to create lasting change for the children we care for.
Whether you are starting your career or are a seasoned professional, Woodford provides continuous support, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real difference.
Join us in our mission to protect and support vulnerable children and contribute to an organisation where you are truly valued as both an employee and an owner.
My experience began at Woodford in December 2019, to find a company that wanted to improve children’s experience in the care system and create a children’s home based on therapeutic community values, was an exciting opportunity for me. Firstly, the managing director had to put his trust in me and allow my theoretical ideas to be put into place.
Creating a group living experience for team members and the children to grow in together. Then the pandemic hit, my resilience was put to the test. Together we soldiered through.
Woodford is an organisation that has given me the opportunity to grow my creativity. Woodford gives ambitious people with innovative ideas a chance to push the boundaries and grow as professionals and individuals. I came to Woodford with a lot of experience. However, I have learnt more than I could ever imagine I would in my time here. The organisation saw the experience I had, and saw that I could learn the rest that I needed within their structure. This allowed me to put my ideas into practice, learn about my limitations and grow through them, create opportunities for others that enabled us as a team to grow together. Woodford allows you to fit into your role, develop yourself and share responsibilities with other team members, allowing them to grow too. We can only influence the social care system, but we can change the children’s lives who come to live at Woodford. If you li
ke that idea, then you should come and work for us.