Home Care Assistant - Domiciliary Care - Sittingbourne

Job Introduction Job description Avante Care & Support is a well-established not-for-profit organisation supporting over 1,000 older people through our home care services and care homes. We think differently about care for older people, and are on a mission to eradicate helplessness, loneliness and boredom, so that the people in our care can have a vibrant and fulfilling life. If you think like we do, you are amazing and we would love to hear from you! Some of our best Home Care Professionals joined without having any previous care experience, so don't let a lack of experience put you off. We will provide all the training you need and you'll soon be up and running, visiting our service users in their own homes to give companionship, promote independence and help them with essential support such as administering medication, carrying out day-to-day household chores, providing personal care etc. We are currently only looking for those that can work weekends and are available all-day. Join us and benefit from: « Competitive rates of pay of £12.62- £13.28 per hour (depending on qualifications) « Business mileage of 35p per mile « Additional contributions for travel time between care visits - £8.00 per hour « Zero hour contracts or contracted hours (subject to availability) « Free DBS check « Mobile phone and uniform « Access to GPs, Physiotherapists and Counsellors online « A full, paid training programme including Diploma opportunities. « Opportunities for professional development and progression Schedule: Care visit available from 7am till 10pm Monday to Friday and every other weekend. Unfortunately we are not offering sponsorship Job Types: Permanent, Zero hours contract Pay: £12.62-£13.28 per hour Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person