Home Care Assistant

Avante Care & Support Ltd; Faversham, Sittingbourne, Sheerness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit home care organization in Faversham is seeking Home Care Assistants to provide essential support to older individuals. This role involves offering companionship, assisting with personal care, and managing medications. No previous experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. Ideal candidates must possess a driving license and work authorization in the UK. The position offers flexible shifts, mileage reimbursement, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

Travel Time Compensation

Free DBS Check

Free mobile phone and uniform

Wellness Access

Paid Training Opportunities

Generous Holiday Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in care is not essential as comprehensive training is provided.
• Candidates must possess a driving license for this role.
• Work authorization in the United Kingdom is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with daily living tasks.
• Support service users with medication management.
• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for clients.

Skills

Companionship

Medication management

Personal care

Flexibility

Job description

# Home Care Assistant - Drivers## Job IntroductionJoin the Avante Care & Support Family!At Avante Care & Support, we’re not just a well-established not-for-profit organization; 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!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. Here’s what awaits you:**Mileage Reimbursement**: Enjoy 35p per mile for business travel. **Travel Time Compensation**: Get £2.00 per hour for 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 Shifts are as Follows****7am - 2pm Morning shifts****3.30pm- 10.15pm Evenings****Monday to Sunday weekends are mandatory bi-weekly.****Please Note**:* **We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role**.* **We are looking for Drivers at this time only.****Requirements****:****W****ork authorization in the United Kingdom are required.** If you’re ready to embark on an incredible journey that enriches lives and brings joy to others, Avante Care & Support is the place for you! Reach out to us today, and let’s change the face of care together!### Home Care Assistant - Drivers* **Salary** Please state if you are Qualified or Unqualified* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/285/680* **Contract Type** Shifts* **Closing Date** 8 March, 2026* **Job Category** Front line operations* **Service/ Department** Home Care & ASB* **Location** Faversham, Sittingborne, Sheerness, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 6 February, 2026