Home Care Assistant - Isle of Sheepy

Avante Care & Support; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community dedicated to transforming the lives of older individuals through exceptional home care services. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide companionship and support, making a real difference in the lives of those you care for. With comprehensive training provided, no prior experience is necessary. You'll enjoy flexible contracts, generous holiday allowance, and travel time compensation. If you're passionate about redefining care and enriching lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you to embark on an incredible journey with a supportive team.

Benefits

Travel Time Compensation

Flexible Contracts

Free DBS Check

Essentials Provided

Wellness Access

Paid Training Opportunities

Career Growth

Generous Holiday Allowance

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; comprehensive training provided.
• Ability to offer companionship and support to older adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and household tasks for service users.
• Promote independence and provide vital support to older adults.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Medication Management

Household Tasks Assistance

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Job Introduction

Join the Avante Care & Support Family!

Home Care Assistant - Isle of Sheepy
Location: Sheerness

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?
Here’s what awaits you:

1. Travel Time Compensation: Get £2.00 per hour for travel between care visits.
2. Flexible Contracts: Choose between zero hour or contracted hours (subject to availability).
3. Free DBS Check: We cover the costs for you!
4. Essentials Provided: Get your mobile phone and uniform on us!
5. Wellness Access: Connect easily with GPs, Physiotherapists, and Counsellors online.
6. Paid Training Opportunities: Dive into our full training program with chances to earn Diplomas!
7. Career Growth: Expand your professional skills and climb the career ladder with us.
8. Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 28 days of paid holiday pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays!
9. Flexible Schedule: Our care visits take place from 7 am to 10 pm, Monday to Friday, and every other weekend.

Please Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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!

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