Job description
Avante Care & Support is a Registered Charity supporting over older people through our registered nursing and dementia care homes and home care services. We are proud to be a well-established not for profit organisation, with an experienced and skilled workforce. We are committed to making a positive difference to both individuals and their loved ones through individualised support and guidance.
We are looking for Care Assistants to join our residential care home, Bridge Haven, located in Bridge, near Canterbury, Kent. We have the following vacancies:
Full or Part time, day shifts (to include alternate weekends)
Full or Part time, night shifts (to include alternate weekends)
Relief positions
As a Care Assistant you will be reliable, friendly and professional. You will be a team player with great communication skills and a flexible approach to work.
Whilst previous experience is useful, it is not essential as we will train you and provide you with the opportunity to complete your professional qualifications, if required.
If you have recently been made redundant from a customer service role we welcome your application. The skills required for customer service are transferable and relevant for looking after vulnerable people.
You and your colleagues will be responsible for creating a new, positive and engaging lifestyle for our residents, whilst delivering the day to day care and comfort they need.
Main Duties will include:
1. Personal Care.
2. Supporting and encouraging the well-being of residents.
3. Assisting residents with all activities of daily life.
If the above sounds like you, join now and benefit from:
4. Highly competitive rates of pay
5. A DBS (at no cost to yourself).
6. A free uniform.
7. Flexible working patterns.
8. Pension contributions.
9. Child care voucher scheme.
10. Refer a friend bonus scheme.
11. Training & development opportunities.
12. 24/7 Access to virtual GP’s.
13. Discount at over retailers.
14. A friendly, supportive, team working environment.