Home Care Assistant - Sheerness

Avante Care and Support; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in the UK is looking for Home Care Professionals to provide compassionate support to older individuals. No experience is needed, as comprehensive training is provided. Drivers are preferred, and flexible hours are available, along with various perks like a generous holiday allowance and paid training. Join us to transform lives and enhance well-being!

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Travel time compensation

Flexible contracts

Free DBS check

Essentials provided (mobile, uniform)

Wellness access

Paid training opportunities

Career growth

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Drivers are needed for community work.
• Work authorization in the UK is required.
• No prior experience necessary; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to older individuals.
• Assist with medication management and personal care.
• Promote independence in daily tasks.

Skills

Companionship

Medication management

Household tasks assistance

Independent promotion

Job description

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

• 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 in the community.

Requirements: Work authorization in the United Kingdom is required.

Ready to Join? Reach Out Today!

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! Let’s change the face of care together.