Senior Care Lead -Nights - Bridge Haven, Canterbury

Avante Care & Support Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Enhanced rate for NVQ Level 3

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Training & development

24/7 GP & wellbeing support

Staff recognition schemes

Retail discounts

Job summary

Bridge Haven in Canterbury is seeking a Senior Care Lead for nights on a full-time basis. You’ll lead and mentor Care Support Assistants, provide hands-on resident care, and help run the home when senior leaders are away.

The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centred care aligned with Avante’s Eden philosophy, with enhanced weekend shifts and a competitive hourly rate. A DBS check is provided, along with uniforms and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential).
• Experience leading by example.
• Passion for improving residents’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Care Support Assistants to deliver exceptional, person-centred care.
• Provide hands-on care and build meaningful connections with residents.
• Manage the home in the absence of senior leadership.
• Support training and development for colleagues.
• Ensure high standards of care in line with Avante’s Eden Alternative Philosophy.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

# Senior Care Lead -Nights - Bridge Haven, Canterbury## Job Introduction******Join Our Caring Team as a Senior Care Lead - Nights Alterative weekends (Full Time)********Location:**Bridge Haven**Pay:**£14.72 - £15.22 per hour **Hour****s:** 44- Full Time - (Nights alternative weekend)**About us!**Bridge Haven is a welcoming residential care home providing high-quality, person-centred support for older people in a warm and homely environment. Part of Avante Care & Support, the home is committed to promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing, with compassionate staff who take pride in delivering tailored care that helps residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home.**What You’ll Be Doing:*** Lead and mentor Care Support Assistants to deliver exceptional, person-centred care* Provide hands-on care and build meaningful connections with residents* Manage the home in the absence of senior leadership* Support training and development for colleagues* Ensure high standards of care in line with Avante’s Eden Alternative Philosophy**About You*** We’d love to hear from you if you:* Hold an **NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Car****e (essential)*** Are compassionate, professional, and proactive* Have confidence to lead by example* Have a genuine passion for improving residents’ lives**Why People Love Working With Us******Competitive pay******Enhanced rate of pay for NVQ Level 3 qualification******Free DBS check and uniform Flexible working arrangements Pension scheme Training and development opportunities 24/7 GP and wellbeing support Staff recognition schemes Discounts at 800+ retailers**Additional Information**Be part of something special and help shape a brand-new home from day one.All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.Avante Care & Support is an Equal Opportunities Employer.*Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted****No Agency C.V applications.***Apply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Senior Care Lead -Nights - Bridge Haven, Canterbury* **Salary** £14.72 - £15.22* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/20226/1087* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 27 November, 2026* **Job Category** Front Line Supervisor* **Service/ Department** Residential Care* **Location** Bridge Haven, Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5JX, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 28 October, 2026