Avante Care & Support provide high quality residential home care & support to the elderly and those living with dementia. We are looking for team leaders to join our care home, Pilgrims View, in Snodland, Kent.

You, and the team of colleagues you lead, will be responsible for creating a new, positive and engaging lifestyle for our residents, whilst delivering the day to day care and comfort they need.

You will be required to:

• Supervise a group of care assistants to undertake a wide range of duties, ensuring a high standard of care is provided to residents at all times.

• Be responsible for the management and administration of medication for residents, as instructed by the residents’ health professional and in strict accordance with medication protocols and procedures. Further, respond to the immediate medical needs of residents.

• Supervise and guide the care assistants to provide agreed levels of support to residents, as defined in their care plans and document accordingly.

• Lead the team in encouraging the wellbeing of residents through social activities, interests and hobbies.

• Promote team work and assist in the induction, training and coaching of new staff.

Person specification:

• Health & Social Care NVQ 2/3 or equivalent
• GCSE English & Maths at minimum level C or equivalent
• Experience of leading and supervising teams
• Three years' relevant work experience

If the above sounds like you, join now and benefit from:

• Highly competitive rates of pay (£9.28 per hour)
• Training & development opportunities
• A DBS (at no cost to yourself)
• A free uniform
• Flexible working patterns
• A friendly, supportive, team working environment.

To apply please call Sarah Bruton on 01795 597444. Alternatively send your CV via the apply online button: