Lead Care & Support Worker - Platters Farm Lodge

Strodepark; Rainham; On-site; GBP 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organization in Rainham is seeking a Lead Care & Support Worker to provide high-quality care for vulnerable adults. The role involves supervising staff, developing care plans, and collaborating with health professionals. Ideal candidates will have experience in disability support and hold a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, with opportunities for further development. The position offers full-time hours at £13.39 per hour along with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Qualifications

• Direct or indirect experience of disability or supporting those with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents.
• Willingness to work towards Level 4 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in staff supervision and appraisals.
• Deliver high standards of care consistently.
• Complete assessments and care plans for residents.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Lead Care & Support Worker - Platters Farm Lodge

About the Role

Are you looking to progress your career to the next level in care work? Do you share our charity's values - 'Care, Inspire, Together' and are dedicated in making a real difference to the lives of the vulnerable adults we support?

If you are searching for a full-time senior care and support role in which you will grow, excel and put your leadership skills to use, then we have the role for you at our Platters Farm Lodge (PFL) home in Rainham, Gillingham (Kent).

Full time hours are 35 per week, and the rate of pay is currently £13.39 per hour.

As Lead Care and Support Worker, you will assist the management team in the supervision of staff, by providing regular one-to-one supervisions and annual appraisals. You will also:

• Ensure that the highest standard of essential and routine care is delivered at all times
• Be responsible for completing assessments of the residents within the service, write and regularly review person-centred care plans and risk assessments
• Co-operate with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other health professionals
• Maintain standards in the safe custody of medication, including auditing, stock management and administration
• Maintain and complete clear and comprehensive records

As a Strode Park Foundation colleague, you will get comprehensive support from day one and receive training and development opportunities to develop your skills.

Platters Farm Lodge offers short breaks, respite, rehabilitation, and long-stay facility for adults in Rainham, Medway. Individuals can live at Platters Farm Lodge on a long-term basis. The service also provides people with dementia related care and support. For some people, the fun and nurturing environment of Platters Farm Lodge is their permanent home. The service is vibrant, socially warm, and inviting for the individual and their family and friends.

Platters Farm Lodge 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.

Early: 07:00 - 14:30

Day: 14:00 - 21:30

Our ideal Lead Care and Support Worker will:

• Have direct or indirect experience of disability or supporting those with disabilities
• Be able to communicate clearly with our residents, adapting to their individual requirements
• Ideally hold Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent, and be willing to work towards Level 4.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and with other colleagues of Strode Park Foundation in a collaborative and engaging way

Although not essential, it would be an advantage if you have:

• Experience of working in a supervisory role
• Previous experience of working in care

Creating an Inclusive Environment

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.

• Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check