Community Home Care Assistant - Faversham, Sittingbourne, Sheerness

Avante Care & Support; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Mobile phone provided

Uniform provided

Wellness access

Job summary

Avante Care & Support in the United Kingdom is seeking Home Care Professionals with driving roles to support our service users in their own homes and care homes. We offer comprehensive training to prepare you for the role, and we cover DBS costs to keep our community safe.

We provide flexible contracted hours, travel time pay between visits, a mobile phone and uniform, and access to wellness services. 28 days of paid holiday pro rata, and opportunities to earn Diplomas through our training

Qualifications

• Training provided to become a Home Care Professional

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and promote independence
• Assist with personal care and household tasks
• Manage medications where required

Job description

Job Introduction

Join the Avante Care & Support Family!
At Avante Care & Support, we’re not just a well-established not-for-profit organization; we're a vibrant community dedicated to transforming the lives of over 1,000 older individuals through our exceptional home care services and welcoming care homes.

Our Mission

We envision a world where helplessness, loneliness, and boredom are ancient history! We're on a thrilling mission to empower older adults to experience life to its fullest. If you share our passion for redefining care, then you are truly extraordinary, and we can't wait to hear from you!

No Experience? No Problem!

Many of our exceptional Home Care Professionals started with zero experience in care, and that's perfectly okay! We believe in nurturing talent, so don’t let a lack of experience hold you back. We provide comprehensive training to get you ready to make a difference in the lives of our service users, offering companionship, promoting independence, and assisting with vital support like medication management, household tasks, and personal care.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: Starting salary of £26,450 increasing with relevant qualifications
• Flexible Contracts: Contracted hours (subject to availability).
• Travel Time Pay: Paid when you’re on the move between visits.
• Free DBS Check: We cover the costs for you!
• Essentials Provided: Get your mobile phone and uniform on us!
• Wellness Access: Connect easily with GPs, Physiotherapists, and Counsellors online.
• Paid Training Opportunities: Dive into our full training program with chances to earn Diplomas!
• Career Growth: Expand your professional skills and climb the career ladder with us.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 28 days of paid holiday pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays!

Flexible Schedule

Our care visits run from 7am to 10pm, Monday to Friday, with alternate weekend's

Please Note

• We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
• We are looking for Drivers at this time only.