Avante Care & Support, a
leading provider of high
quality care homes in
Kent and South East
London, has announced
the recent appointment
of Allison Purkiss as
Care Home Manager at
Puddingstone
Grange,
Greenwich.
Allison, who took up her new role at the end of
March, brings with her a wealth of experience in
the residential care home sector and has previously
worked with Avante Care & Support in 1998
(when it was formerly known as KCHT) as Home
Manager at Plumstead Lodge care home.
Mark Lloyd, Managing Director at Avante Care &
Support, said, “I am delighted that Allison is
joining us as Home Manager at Puddingstone
Grange. The care home sector, particularly
residential care for those living with dementia, is
high in the nation’s consciousness and it is vital that
we have the very best leaders to ensure that we can
continue to deliver the highest quality of care and
support for our clients and their families. I am sure
the whole organisation will welcome Allison’s
appointment and wish her every success.”
Allison brings with her over 17 years of experience
in the health and social care sector, previously
managing homeless family hostels, sheltered
housing schemes, care homes for people with
Autism and challenging behaviour and care homes
that provided nursing and dementia care. When
asked what makes a good care home Allison said,
“I think a good care home is a
happy care home, where the
environment is safe for residents,
families and staff”
‘I enjoy listening to people’s views and building
strong personal relationships. I feel person centred
care is essential as all of our residents are
individuals with interesting lives which should be
acknowledged. In line with this, staff development
is very important and recognising peoples skills
and potential are vital’.
Welcome on board Allison!
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