Lead Care & Support Worker

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.

Job Opportunity

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 [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] 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. For further information, go to:

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.

Shift times:

Early: 07:00 - 14:30

Day: 14:00 - 21:30

Long day: 07:00 - 21:30

Essential Skills

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
• Possess good computer skills
• 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 [Employer hidden] 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

[Employer hidden] (“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.

Job Details

Closing Date: 05/02/2026

Location: Rainham, ME8 0EQ

Category: Social Care

Position: Mid Level

Remuneration: £13.39 per hour

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Benefits

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• Employer Pension Contributions
• Free Flu Jab
• Free Parking
• Refer a friend bonus
• Strode Lottery
• Staff Council
• Flexible Hours
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff Newsletter and updates
• Staff Awards

Need to speak to us?

Strode Park House, Lower Herne Road,
Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NE

[contact hidden]

Get In Touch