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Modern Slavery Statement Introduction The Modern Slavery Act 2015 made it a legal requirement for companies like Avanta Care Ltd to be socially responsible and protect the human rights of workers. Alongside our legal obligations, our core corporate beliefs include a respect for the rule of law, promoting liberty, enterprise and democracy. To adhere to these beliefs and the law, we must take responsibility for individuals that work with and for us. This statement sets out the action we have taken during 2020, aimed at ensuring that our business activities and suppliers/partners are free from modern slavery and human trafficking. Our business and suppliers/partners Avanta Care Ltd is a healthcare organisation employing a workforce with a diverse set of skills. Its main business activities is supplying health care workers to hospitals, care and nursing homes throughout the UK. Avanta Care Ltd also has an online and in-house training centre and owns the website: www.avantacare.com. We are based in the UK and work internationally. Our operations include training and preparation, sourcing and interviewing candidates, help with relocations, online training, recruitment, technology, marketing, advertising and customer services, including account management. Policies and Processes We strive to maintain the highest standards of conduct and ethical behaviour from our employees, clients, partners and suppliers: • Policies: We have a variety of policies relating to modern slavery included in our Staff Handbook, which specify what behaviour is expected of our employees in respect of modern slavery
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• Monitoring: We are continually evaluating modern slavery and human trafficking risks for our suppliers and have identified those where there is a higher potential for modern slavery. The areas of enhanced risk are monitored by our procurement and compliance teams. We have a procedure of writing to higher risk suppliers on an annual basis to remind them of our policies • Due Diligence: Suppliers must complete our due diligence process, including agreeing to our “Supplier Business Code of Conduct” before working with us. This sets out our requirements that Suppliers provide safe working conditions, treat workers with dignity and respect, and act ethically and within the law in their use of labour. We undertake a higher level of due diligence, if there is a higher risk of modern slavery • Whistle-blowing: Our whistle-blowing policy encourages our employees, clients, partners and suppliers, to report any concerns, including any circumstances that may give rise to an enhanced risk of slavery or human trafficking Training and Awareness We highlight our modern slavery obligations as part of our induction training to both internal and external employees. We are planning to establish a programme which will require all staff to complete training on our responsibility to prevent modern slavery. As well as training our employees, we will be raising awareness of modern slavery issues generally and reiterating to our staff the importance of our Supplier Business Code of Conduct. This statement has been approved by the organisation’s Board of Directors, who will review and update it annually. We know that to tackle modern slavery, and promote our core beliefs it is essential to monitor and improve our procedures on an on-going basis.
Nichola Singh Avanta Care Director
WHAT’S IN THIS BROCHURE Contents 1. Introduction 2. About Us 3. About the job 4. Company Benefits 5. Overseas Applicants 6. Candidate Feedback 7-8. Training Service 9. Meet the Team 10. Recommend a Friend
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You can arrange your interview by Skype, Facebook Messenger or Whatsapp
Thank you for your interest in joining us We only hire the right people for the right jobs, so our screening process is thorough yet fair. As long as you have the right skills, you soon could be on a new journey and be able to join our talented team of healthcare assistants, senior carers and nurses, ready to work in care homes throughout the UK. Once you have read through this guide, we hope you will be ready to continue with the application process.
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STEP 1
Have you submitted your CV? If not, please send it to jobs@avantacare.com
A little about us... We are a healthcare recruitment company who specialise in working with healthcare assistants and nurses. If your application is approved, you will be employed by us and work in a care home or nursing home managed by its owner.
We o�ffer our employees unrivalled rewards and a friendly support team, who make �finding healthcare jobs in the UK quick and easy.
STEP 2
Have you booked an initial interview with us yet? You can do this here: avantacare.com/booking
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Here with you every step of the way We pride ourselves on being honest and up-front and providing clear information about the positions we off�er. At each step of the recruitment process, our team will be on hand to provide guidance and support.
Our team will assist with obtaining your DBS check and carer insurance policy, should you not already have them • Subject to terms & Conditions
More than just a job We think it is important to reward the trust you put in us, so we off�er you more than just a job: We pay you more money the longer you work for us (always above minimum wage) and guarantee you a minimum number of hours work every week. We can look after you like this because you’re employed directly by us, but do your daily work in the care home that hires you.
We provide our employees with additional training and further education opportunities to help them develop their careers in care.
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Compliance We require copies of the following documents:
WHAT WE OFFER We want to obtain the best talent in the industry and therefore offer a fantastic package to those that join us
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GENEROUS SALARIES
GUARANTEED WEEKLY HOURS
We pay one of the UK’s highest salaries, with additional pay for night shifts & Bank holidays
We guarantee a minimum 35 hours work per week, with overtime often available
UNLIMITED TRAINING ACCESS
PRIVATE HEALTH PLAN
We provide unlimited, free access to all our online training courses
We provide all our employees with private health cover
STAR OF THE MONTH AWARD Each month we invite the care home managers to nominate an Avanta employee, who they think deserves extra recognition The winner receives £150 in gift vouchers!
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It’s the easiest way to stay in contact with our team!
• Proof of ID • Proof of address • 2 x references • DBS certificate (if applicable) These can be sent via email or uploaded to: avantacare.wetransfer.com
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OVERSEAS APPLICANTS Are you applying from outside the UK? Our team are here to help simplify the relocation process
We can assist with: ARRANGING A WORK PLACEMENT Our team can help you find the most suitable travel from your home country to the UK
BOOKING TRAVEL Our team will find you a suitable work placement, which matches your skills. We will also arrange the interview with the client
FINDING ACCOMMODATION Our team can assist you with finding suitable, local accommodation if required
Important notice Please check the latest government guidance on travel to the UK 05
WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES SAY ABOUT US
4.8 out of 5
I have been working with Avanta Care for almost 2 years and I have never been disappointed. They are serious and professional, getting involved in solving all the problems related to the workplace
Eugen U Avanta Care employee via Facebook reviews
I have no words for this company. I have arrived in UK in 2016, and I cannot Thank enough to all the staff and the owner for all the help, commitment and dedication to all of their staff
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Avanta Care employee via Google Reviews
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I’ve worked for Avanta Care since November 2018 and until now they were magnificent handling everything I ask them to do for me. If someone wants to follow a career in care, Avanta Care is the best recruitment company
Luis T Avanta Care employee via Trust Pilot
Further reading To read more employee reviews, visit: avantacare.com/about-us/testimonials 06
ONLINE TRAINING PORTAL
Course Overview Aims & Objectives Assessment
ONLINE TRAINING ACCESS As the world adapts to new ways of working, our online training platform already helps healthcare workers develop their talent. Our dedicated online tutors and remote seminars mean learning stays social, but without the challenge of physically gathering in a post-COVID world.
All new applicants are required to complete our Care Certificate theory training course, before a placement can be completed. We also offer a range of specialist learning courses, carefully selected for each candidate’s needs.
• 1-to-1 tuition • 24-hour support • Supportive resources & videos 07
For more information visit: avantacare.com/training/online
TRAINEE Feedback The course allows me to ensure the service user feels comfortable and content when carrying out care - Amy, Leicester
Train from anywhere in the world! On your laptop, tablet or mobile phone! TABLET LOAN SERVICE We can provide trainees with an electronic tablet to complete the online training courses, should they not have access • Subject to Terms & Conditions
Some of our current courses include:
CARE CERTIFICATE
DEMENTIA AWARENESS
STEP 4
HEALTH & SAFETY
SAFEGUARDING ADULTS
ORAL CARE
FIRE SAFETY
INFECTION CONTROL
FLUIDS & NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
All applicants must pass our mandatory Care Certificate training prior to being selected for a work placement
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INTRODUCING OUR TEAM MEMBERS
Ana Ionas
Craig Brauns
Becky Thomas
Recruitment Consultant ana@avantacare.com
Recruitment Consultant craigb@avantacare.com
Accounts Manager becky@avantacare.com
HUMAN RESOURCES hr@avantacare.com
RECRUITMENT recruitment@avantacare.com
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CONTACT Address Avanta Care Junction House 9 Waver Green Pudsey, Leeds LS28 7BG
Phone Numbers Phone: +44113 827 2347 Whatsapp: +447845 013 018
Web & Mail Email: jobs@avantacare.com Web: avantacare.com