Home Care Assistant -West Malling

Avante Care & Support; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Travel time compensation

Flexible contracts

Free DBS check

Phone & uniform provided

Wellness access

Paid training

Career growth

28 days holiday

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Avante Care & Support is seeking caring Home Care Professionals to join a compassionate team delivering high-quality in-home care and support in our care homes. You will help clients maintain independence while receiving personalised assistance tailored to their needs.

We offer comprehensive training, flexible contracts (zero-hour or contracted hours), and a supportive environment with opportunities for career development and a generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• A valid driving licence preferred.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Willing to undergo training and DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to service users.
• Assist with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Support medication management under supervision.
• Encourage independence and mobility.
• Record and report on care visits.

Skills

Companionship

Daily tasks

Personal care

Medication support

Job description

Job Introduction

Join Avante Care & Support and Make a Lasting Impact!

Join the Avante Care & Support Family!

At Avante Care & Support, we’re not just a well-established not-for-profit organisation; 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: £12.75 per hour
• Mileage Reimbursement: Enjoy 40p per mile for business travel.
• Travel Time Compensation: Travel time paid at rate of 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 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.75 per hour

Requirements: A valid driving license and work authorisation in the United Kingdom are required.