Careers at Aveley Lodge
We offer a wide range of exciting opportunities for people who want to help make a positive impact on the lives of our residents as well as being passionate about all that they do. Working with us gives you the chance to develop your full potential with a range of benefits and training opportunities to start or add to a rewarding career.
When you join our inclusive and rewarding environment, we commit fully to your growth, offering support and training to help you thrive. We believe our success is rooted not only in the happiness of our residents but also in the satisfaction and well-being of our staff.
When it comes to Rewards and Benefits, we believe that in order to provide our residents with the quality care they deserve, we should provide the best for our team: the best training, the best environment and the best rewards. Here are the benefits and rewards you can expect as a member of the Aveley Lodge Team.
- Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme) (Online & in-store)
- £30 petrol allowance per month
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee of the month
- Staff Bonus Scheme
- Team social events
- Loyalty & Long Service Awards
- A flexible rolling rota so you always know your shifts in advance
- 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with additional leave granted after 2 years’ service and rising each year depending on number of years’ service with the company
- Enhanced Overtime Rates such as overtime at time and half, Christmas and New Year at double time
- A thorough, robust and comprehensive induction programme
- Assistance to complete the Care Act Certificate
- Regular Supervisions, Observations and Annual Appraisals
- Individual Personal Development Plans so you can choose what direction your career path follows
- Regular and in-depth training covering all mandatory units and access to external companies providing a wide range of courses whatever your level
- Staff uniforms and badge
- Pension scheme (Employer 3% Employee 5%)
- Staff “Buddy” Scheme
We believe in setting you up for success. From a thorough in-house induction and refresher courses to colleague shadowing and online learning resources, we support your growth every step of the way.
Through our partnership with a number of online training companies, we stay ahead of industry advancements, offering online and in person training sessions, enhanced courses, and assessments to keep your skills sharp.
Apart from all the benefits listed above, our supportive H.R. department were finalists in the prestigious CaringUK awards 2017 in the category for “Commitment to Training and Development”. The judges said “The management team want their staff to feel fully supported as a team member”. In 2018, the Management team were finalists in the CaringUK awards in the category for “Care Employer of the Year” and our H.R. department even won the award for “Commitment to Training and Development”.
If you are interested in taking the next step in your career with us and would like to speak to someone about becoming a member of our highly valued team, then please call our HR Manager on 01206 729304 choosing option 2 or email hrmanager@parmentercare.co.uk. Alternatively, please complete the online application form. We look forward to hearing from you!
Equal Opportunities
Aveley Lodge is fully committed to the eradication of unlawful and unfair discrimination and values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. Aveley Lodge will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees are responsible for the promotion and advancement of this policy. The Company is aware of its obligations under the Equality Act 2010. The commitment to monitor the composition of the existing workforce is set out in our Equal Opportunity Policy.