Senior Care Lead - Nights - Amherst Court

Avante Care & Support; Chatham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Avante Care & Support is searching for a dedicated Senior Care Lead for their Amherst Court location in Chatham. The successful candidate will oversee a team of Care Assistants and ensure exceptional care standards for residents. Join a friendly, supportive team in a vital role where your leadership will make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Highly competitive rates of pay

DBS check at no cost

Pension contributions

Free uniform

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

24/7 access to virtual GP services

Life Assurance

Training & development opportunities

Employee of the Month & Sparkle Awards

Discounts at over 800 retailers

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar position required.
• Experience in supervising care staff is essential.
• Ability to lead in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Ensure the highest standards of care for residents.
• Support home management in the absence of senior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Lead - Nights - Amherst Court

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Job Introduction

Join Our Team as a Senior Care Lead at Avante Care & Support!

At Avante Care & Support, a well-established not-for-profit charity, we provide high-quality care to over 1,000 older people across our nursing and dementia care homes. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our residents and their families.

We are looking for a Senior Care Lead - Full Time or Part Time (Nights) to join our team at Amherst Court, located in Chatham, Kent. This role requires an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, along with prior experience in a similar position.

About the Role: As a Senior Care Lead, you’ll be responsible for leading a team of Care Assistants and ensuring the highest standards of care for our residents. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Home Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver person-centred care, focused on meeting residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs.

You will also support the management of the home in the absence of senior staff, ensuring that our care practices align with Avante’s high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example in delivering personal care in line with residents’ care plans.
• Supervise and mentor a team of Care Assistants, ensuring care practices meet Avante’s quality standards.
• Contribute to staff training and development, maintaining a safe and effective working environment.
• Promote and adhere to Health and Safety regulations, ensuring the safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
  
  

What We Offer

• Highly competitive rates of pay
• DBS check at no cost
• Pension contributions
• Free uniform
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• 24/7 access to virtual GP services and counselling
• Life Assurance
• Training & development opportunities
• Employee of the Month & Sparkle Awards
• Discounts at over 800 retailers
• Flexible working patterns
• A friendly, supportive, team environment
  
  

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and have the experience we need, we’d love to hear from you!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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