Job description
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 Part Time Care & Support Assistants – Days, to join our care home, Court Regis located in Sittingbourne, Kent.
We are also looking for a Relief Care & Support Assistant for our Day Centre.
As a Care & Support 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.
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. DBS (at no cost to yourself)
6. Pension Contributions
7. Free Uniform
8. Refer a Friend bonus scheme
9. Training & Development Opportunities
10. 24/7 access to virtual GP’s, Physiotherapy and counselling with our well-being service
11. Employee of the Month & Sparkle Awards
12. Flexible working patterns
13. Discount at over retailers
14. A friendly, supportive, team working environment
Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures which will be completed upon successful application. All applications will be dealt with on an individual basis in accordance with our policy and organisational requirements.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please note: If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview. We regret to inform you that due to the high volumes of applicants, we do not write to candidates who are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in Avante Care & Support.