Team Leader

Cavell Park Care Home
**New home coming soon**

Located close to the historic town of Maidstone, Cavell Park Care Home is situated on Sittingbourne Road, which is just a short drive from the M20 motorway. Maidstone and its surrounding areas boast famous sights such as the distinguished Leeds Castle and the renowned River Medway.

This impressive location is the birthplace of the father of English sonnets, Sir Thomas Wyatt, and our home takes its name from the heroic First World War nurse Edith Cavell, who worked in Maidstone during her training. Nicknamed the events capital of Kent, Maidstone has much to offer our prospective residents.

Cavell Park Care Home will offer 24-hour residential, nursing, and dementia care within an environment purpose-built for the practical delivery of high-quality care, whilst being stylish, comfortable and incorporating many thoughtful features that are always tailored towards the satisfaction and safety of our residents.

Experienced and empathetic care comes as standard at every Porthaven care home, and at Cavell Park Care Home, our team of hand-selected staff will be on hand to support not only the physical needs of our residents but their emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs too. We place a particular emphasis on encouraging independence, and promoting wellbeing through good nutrition, hydration and socialisation.

Every resident at Cavell Park Care Home will benefit from a generously sized bedroom with an ensuite wetroom, as well as numerous communal living areas for socialising with friends and family, engaging in their hobbies, and dining. Our residents will also have access to our state-of-the-art gym, a cinema, café, and a hair and nail salon. A dedicated leisure and wellness room, and a private dining room for special family celebrations completes the array of first-class facilities on offer.

**About the role**:
Make a difference to people's lives every day with a rewarding career at Porthaven Care Homes.

As a Team Leader you will care for our residents like you would care for your own family, looking after their physical, psychological and social needs and ensuring that they receive the highest standard of care.

You will deliver person-centred care to our residents to ensure they retain their dignity and individuality, in line with current evidence-based professional practice, Porthaven's policies and procedures, CQC standards and regulations, and current legislation.

As well as leading and inspiring a team of dedicated carers and senior carers, you will be a key point of contact for liaising with our residents, families, and specialists alike as you work to provide exceptional care and leadership in an environment where integrity and trust mean everything.

**About you**:
Cheerful, caring and compassionate by nature, with good reading, writing and communication skills, you will have a flexible approach to working shifts. You will be passionate about care and making a positive difference to the lives of older people.

You will have completed your NVQ level 3 Diploma in Adult Care(or Diploma in Health and Social Care) or be willing to undertake it, and you will have experience in person-centred care planning. You will have knowledge of caring for people living with complex needs. Previous experience of working in a care home environment, perhaps in a senior carer role would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

**What Porthaven Offers**:

- Competitive salary
- Refer a Friend Bonus
- Colleague Discounts
- FlexEarn
- Employee Assistance Programme
- GP Online
- Training and development opportunities
- Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Free uniform provided