Salary: £10.85 – £11.25
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.
Avante Home Care and Support is a leading provider of domiciliary care services in Kent, providing home care services throughout Wateringbury, Gravesend, Tonbridge, Larkfield, Faversham, Sittingbourne and the Isle of Sheppey. Awarded a ‘Good’ rating by CQC in March, we provide high quality, professional care to people in their own homes including the following:
Responsibilities:
1. Providing companionship and supporting independence
2. Personal care and helping clients to wash and dress
3. Assistance with medication
4. Light household chores
5. Meal preparation
Requirements:
Whilst previous care experience is helpful, it is not essential, as we will provide you with the training you require to carry out your role with confidence and a support team who you can access at any time. We are seeking people who are:
6. Kind, caring and wish to make a difference
7. Reliable and take pride in their work
8. Flexible in their approach and able to work alternate weekends
9. Available to take part in our introductory four-day training programme
10. Has a driving licence and access to own vehicle (desirable)
Benefits:
11. Care provided in the same location
12. Paid DBS
13. Training and development
14. Access to GP appointments
15. Access to Physiotherapy appointments
16. 24/7 counselling
17. Online discounts/Shop and save vouchers
18. Sparkle Awards
19. Opportunity to apply for a ‘Blue Light Card’ offering you discounts in various shops and restaurants etc.