Job Introduction
✨ Join Our Caring Team as a Senior Care Lead (Full Time or Relief) ✨
Location: Puddingstone Grange
Pay: £15.10 - £15.22
Hours: Full Time hours and Relief available
About the Home
Puddingstone Grange 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.
Be the Heart of Our Home
At Puddingstone Grange our Senior Care Leads do more than manage – they inspire teams, support residents, and create a home filled with warmth and compassion.
We’re looking for friendly, proactive leaders to join our team. Whether you work days, nights, or relief shifts, you’ll deliver person-centred care, guide Care Assistants, and make sure every resident feels valued and supported.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Lead and mentor Care Support Assistants to deliver exceptional, person-centred care
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Provide hands-on care and build meaningful connections with residents
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Manage the home in the absence of senior leadership
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Support training and development for colleagues
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Ensure high standards of care in line with Avante’s Eden Alternative Philosophy
About You
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We’d love to hear from you if you:
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Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)
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Are compassionate, professional, and proactive
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Have confidence to lead by example
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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
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.
AGENCY NOTICE
NO AGENCY CVs PLEASE.
Unsolicited CVs sent directly to hiring managers, internal recruiters, employees, or any other Avante representative will not be considered introductions and no fees will be payable. Should agency support be required, our Talent team will contact preferred recruitment partners directly.
