Senior Care Lead - Nights - Amherst Court

# Senior Care Lead
- Nights
- Amherst Court, Chatham## Job Introduction***
* ** Join Our Caring Team as a Senior Care Lead
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* Location:

** Amherst Court
** Pay:** £14.72 - £15.22 per hour  ***
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* Hours:

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* ** Nights
* *** Lead with Heart
** At Amherst Court 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
*** 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 Care** (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
** 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.
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- Nights
- Amherst Court, Chatham
* ** Salary**   £14.72-£15.22
* ** Frequency
* * Hourly
* ** Job Reference
** avantecare/TP/107/1014
* ** Contract Type
** Relief/ Bank/ Casual
* ** Closing Date
** 24 October, 2026
* ** Job Category
** Front line operations
* ** Service/ Department
** Residential Care
* ** Location
* * Chatham, United Kingdom
* ** Posted on
** 24 September, 2026