Careers

Avante Partnership, Avante Care and Support and Stepahead Support are accredited with the Investors in People award. We provide on the job training, support and opportunities for growth within the organisation.

Due to the large number of applications received at this office, we regret that we are unable to respond to each one, therefore you will hear from us only if you have been shortlisted for an interview. This is usually within two weeks of the closing date.

If you experience any problems with the information on these pages or have any further queries regarding a vacancy please contact Head Office on 01795 597400 where we will be able to direct your enquiry promptly.

Our latest vacancies can be found below.

Current Vacancies

Care and Support Services - Community Support

2 posts Community Carers (job ref CAH) Keyworkers for New Outlooks (job ref CAHNO) please quote

Location: East and West Kent

Hours: Variable

Informal enquiries to: Amanda Archibald on 01795 597454

For the successful candidate, an enhanced CRB Disclosure will be required, the cost of which will be covered by Avante Care and Support.

Are you a person who cares passionately for the elderly? Enthusiastic, a good team player and able to work on your own iniative? Do you have access to your own transport and mobile phone? Would you be interested in making a difference to the quality of peoples lives. If the answer is yes then apply now.

Volunteers - Stepahead Support

Location: Various

Stepahead Support is a lifeline for communities throughout the South East of England and is renowned for its transformational skills when helping young people and families in need.

We provide young people and families with advice and support, from career advice to anger management, by appointment at our many office locations in the South East.

A rewarding experience

Volunteer for us and we will provide you with full and ongoing training to develop your skills. The sessions cover topics that concern young people and some are specific to the role you wish to undertake.

Our volunteers can operate in many differing capacities depending upon their availability, skills and preferences. The majority of Stepahead users benefit from straightforward support and advice from an adult mentor. Mentors may come from any background.

Volunteers can help for just a few hours each day, for example manning the drop in centres where our young people come for help and advice, or providing workships on DIY or a sporting interest, depending on their background.

Transform a life

Your input can make a huge difference to a young person and sharing your life experiences and skills can be particularly rewarding. We need volunteers in locations across Kent and SE London.

Make a difference to someones life today and apply now.

For more details email: volunteer@stepaheadsupport.org.uk

Job Reference Number: PV/TL (please quote)

Team Leader - 21 hours per week to include alternate weekends

Location: Pilgrims View

Informal enquiries to: Jane Wiltshire 01634 241906

Closing date: 12 March 2010

Job Reference Number: NBC/CSA (please quote)

Care Service Assistant

Location: Northbourne Court, Sidcup

Hours: Various

Salary: £6.71 ph

Informal enquiries to: Frances Lake on 01795 597459

The Job:

Provide an extensive range of personal ans social services to highly dependent elderly people in accordance with our policies and procedures.

Essential Experience/Skills:

Have a sympathetic approach to care for dependent residents within a residential setting
The ability to work as part of a team

Desirable Experience/Skills:

NVQ 2 in care or an equivalent qualification

Human Resources Mananger

Based at the Head office in Faversham but will require the post holder to travel within the area of the organisation's locations.
Salary: £30,000.00
Hours: 37

Job Summary
To support the Regional Managers for the London and Kent care homes and the Home Managers in all areas of Human Resources.
To Develop systems to monitor progress of all Human Resource issues.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

1. Provide support and advice to Home Managers and staff members with whistle blowing issues.
2. Deal with staff complaints and grievance issues swiftly and competently.
3. Monitor sickness within the 18 care homes. Deal with long term sickness, referral to occupational health and reach satisfactory agreements with staff and management at an early date.
4. Advise on legal requirements for all employment and staff issues.
5. Liaise with union representatives, staff members and management efficiently to find mutually satisfactory solutions to human resource issues generally.
6. Advise on recruitment process and monitor progress.
7. Devise systems for monitoring and progressing all matters relating to human resources.

Essential Experience/Skills

" CIPD qualification
" A qualified post in human resources for at least 5 years
" Excellent communication and influencing skills
" Extensive employee relations understanding and experience
" Be able to demonstrate efficient knowledge computer based record keeping systems
" The ability to deliver HR targets

Desirable Experience/Skills

Able to build effective working relationships

Flexibility and open-mindedness

Problem solving skills

Closing date 31st March 2010

Interviews TBA

For all enquiries please contact Jacqui Morris on 01795 597459

Regulations Manager

Based at the Head office in Faversham but will require the post holder to travel within the area of the organisation's locations.
Salary: £38,000.00
Hours: 37

Job Summary

To support the Regional Directors in the day to day management of the residential care homes and other regulated services. To manage local issues, particularly in relation to regulatory matters.
To deliver the service in accordance with the Care Standards Act 2000 and the transition to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and the organisations policies and procedures.
To co-ordinate those services and liaise with the Operations Managers and Home Managers to ensure that the appropriate level of suitably trained staff are deployed to maintain quality services.
To work in accordance with Avante Care & Supports Quality and Management Systems.
To have input into marketing current services and support in the development of new registered services as required.

Essential Experience/Skills

At least five years experience as a regulator of an adult care service
Have an in depth knowledge of the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
Have an in depth understanding of the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and the significant changes that this involves.
Be confident to carry out pre CQC inspections and be capable of compiling detailed computerised reports on recommendations, requirements and improvements to Board standard.
Be an excellent communicator at all levels.

Closing Date - 24 March 2010
Interviews TBA

For an informal discussion please contact Geoff Ward, Regional Director, on 01795 597450

Stepahead Support

Area Manager
£27,337 per annum

At Stepahead Support we deliver a range of successful and innovative services to give young people and families with children the chance to turn things around and make life better.

As an area manager you will be responsible for managing all aspects of service delivery leading a team of dedicated and well trained staff and volunteers. As part of the Stepahead Support management team you will link day to day operational work to strategic objectives.

You will inspire your team through your leadership, motivation and organisational skills, engaging people to deliver our challenging agenda for growth and our vision for people to realise their potential and live the lives they choose.

You will be flexible and innovative in your approach to work, being an outstanding communicator who has excellent time management skills. You will ensure that budgets, contractual agreements and quality standards are met and staff are appraised and developed to deliver the best services they can. This will require you to have experience of our sector and establishing strong local networks.

For the successful candidate an enhanced CRB will be required.

For further information on the post ring Angela on 01795 597400 and for an application pack please contact Adam Bradley on 01795 597426.

Closing date: Friday 26th March 2010.

Interview dates: 31 March and 1st April 2010.

Interviews will have 2 aspects, formal to include short presentation and informal to meet with staff and services users.