Lead Care & Support Worker - Lifestyles Community Services

Securitas UK; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifestyles Community Services (LCS) – The Coach House in Herne Bay is seeking a dedicated care support worker to help young adults with disabilities. You’ll lead by example, deliver high standards of care, and support independence.

You’ll assist with medication administration, use hoists safely, and maintain MAR records. The role includes a full induction, ongoing training and flexible working options, with 39 hours per week at £13.86/hour.

Qualifications

• Experience of disability or supporting people with disabilities.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Clear written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to deliver high standards of care and support.
• Support young adults to build confidence, develop skills and enjoy meaningful activities.
• Offer calm guidance to colleagues to maintain best care practices.
• Help ensure medication is ordered, stored, audited and administered safely with senior staff.
• Use hoists and moving techniques safely to promote dignity and independence.
• Keep accurate MAR charts and care documentation.

Skills

Disability support

Clear communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Description

null

Why this role matters

At Lifestyles Community Services (LCS), you’ll help create positive, safe and uplifting experiences for young adults with disabilities. You’ll be a trusted presence for service users, a supportive guide for colleagues and an important part of a team that celebrates each person’s choices, strengths and ambitions. In this role, you will:

• Lead by example, helping the team deliver consistently high standards of care and support.
• Support young adults to build confidence, develop skills and enjoy meaningful everyday experiences.
• Offer calm, practical guidance to colleagues so everyone feels supported to provide the best possible care.
• Help ensure medication is ordered, stored, audited and administered safely alongside senior colleagues.
• Use hoists and moving and transferring techniques safely, always promoting dignity, comfort and independence.
• Keep accurate Medication Administration Records (MAR) charts and care documentation.

You’ll be supported from day one with a full induction, regular training and development opportunities, giving you the confidence to grow, lead and progress in a rewarding care career.

The Coach House offers respite and residential care for young adults with disabilities in a fully accessible, lively and welcoming setting just behind Strode Park House. It is a place where young people are supported to feel safe, included and encouraged to try new experiences — from continuing education and attending college to enjoying community activities and accessible holidays. Support is tailored through person-centred care plans, so every young person receives care that reflects their individual needs, choices and goals. For further information, please see on our website.

LCS provides care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays, so reliability and flexibility are important. We are proud to be a ‘Flex from First’ employer and will consider all requests for flexible working. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings kindness, confidence and a genuine commitment to helping others thrive. If you don’t meet every point but believe you have the right values and potential, we’d still encourage you to apply. Ideally, you will:

• Have direct or indirect experience of disability or supporting people with disabilities.
• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or be willing to work towards this qualification.
• Be able to communicate clearly and appropriately, both verbally and in writing, with people inside and outside the Foundation.
• Be confident using your own initiative while also working well as part of a team.
• Be flexible and able to meet the working pattern needed for this role.

Previous supervisory experience would be helpful, but your attitude, values and commitment to outstanding care are what matter most.

Working 39 hours per week (08:00 - 21:0), you will be paid at a rate of £13.86 per hour.