Home Care Assistant - isle of Sheepey

Avante Care & Support; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated home care organization in Sheerness is seeking entry-level Home Care Professionals to empower older adults through companionship and support. Experience is not required as comprehensive training will be provided. Candidates must have work authorization in the UK and a driving license. Flexible contracts, mileage reimbursement, and generous holiday allowance included. Join us to make a positive impact in our community.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

Travel Time Compensation

Flexible Contracts

Free DBS Check

Essentials Provided

Wellness Access

Paid Training Opportunities

Career Growth

Generous Holiday Allowance

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Work authorization in the United Kingdom is required.
• Driving license is essential as we are looking for drivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and promote independence for older adults.
• Assist with vital support like medication management and personal care.

Job description

Overview

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 home care services and care homes.

Our Mission: We envision a world where helplessness, loneliness, and boredom are ancient history. We're on a mission to empower older adults to experience life to its fullest.

No Experience? No Problem! Many Home Care Professionals started with zero experience in care, and that’s perfectly okay. We provide comprehensive training to prepare you 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? Here’s what awaits you:

• Mileage Reimbursement: 35p per mile for business travel.
• Travel Time Compensation: £2.00 per hour for travel between care visits.
• Flexible Contracts: Zero hour or contracted hours (subject to availability).
• Free DBS Check: We cover the costs for you!
• Essentials Provided: Mobile phone and uniform on us!
• Wellness Access: Access to GPs, Physiotherapists, and Counsellors online.
• Paid Training Opportunities: Full training program with chances to earn Diplomas.
• Career Growth: Expand professional skills and climb the career ladder.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 28 days paid holiday pro rata, including bank holidays.
• Flexible Schedule

Shifts: 7am – 2pm (Morning shifts); 3:30pm – 10:15pm (Evenings). Weekly schedule may include weekends.

Requirements: Work authorization in the United Kingdom is required.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are looking for Drivers at this time in the community.

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!

Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Non-profit Organization Management

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