Home Care Assistant - Faversham Drivers

Avante Care & Support; Faversham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Faversham seeks Home Care Professionals to support older adults. No experience needed, as comprehensive training is provided. Responsibilities include personal care, household tasks, and companionship. Drivers are preferred. Join us to make a positive impact in our clients' lives and enjoy benefits like paid training, generous holiday, and flexible hours.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Travel time compensation

Flexible contracts

Free DBS check

Wellness access

Paid training opportunities

Career growth

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Work authorization in the United Kingdom is required.
• No prior experience needed; training provided.
• Must be a driver.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to older adults.
• Assist with personal care and household tasks.
• Manage medication for service users.

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?

• Mileage Reimbursement: Enjoy 35p per mile for business travel.
• Travel Time Compensation: Get £2.00 per hour for travel between care visits.
• Flexible Contracts: Choose between zero hour or contracted hours (subject to availability).
• 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 Shifts are as Follows

• 7am - 2pm Morning shifts
• 3.30pm- 10.15pm Evenings
• Monday to Sunday weekends are mandatory bi‑weekly.

Please Note

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

Requirements

Work authorization in the United Kingdom are required.

If you’re ready to embark on an incredible journey that enriches lives and brings joy to others, Avante Care & Support is the place for you! Reach out to us today, and let’s change the face of care together!