“Putting the Care in to Careers”
Avanta Care Partner Information Booklet 2016
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What our clients say... "Avanta Care have provided a very efficient service and capable staff, who have good command of the English Language. There has always been a very fast response to any request we may have, and staff have been sent without delay. Highly recommended." - Maps Properties, Nationwide UK
"Very prompt with handling requests for staff, have used other agencies in the past but Avanta care certainly is the best” - M.Shaw, Newcastle
“Avanta care provide a friendly yet responsive service to our requirements, providing staff who are committed and well trained” - LRH Homes, UK
What our candidates say... “I am proud to be part of this successful company” - G.Sava, care assistant
“Avanta is a serious company, who are reliable and helpful when you need them.” - M.Frinchu, nurse
"Avanta Care is one of the best healthcare services provider in UK. I would recommend Avanta every time!” - V.Popov, senior carer
To read more testimonials visit: www.avantacare.com/about/testimonials
Contents 2. Who we are
8. Nurses
3. What we offer
9. Expectations
4. The difference
10. Statistics
5. Company ethics
11. Documentation
6-7. Our candidates
12. Feedback & Accreditations
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Hello. We are Avanta Care. We are a healthcare recruitment company based in Leeds, UK. We specialise in supplying healthcare assistants and nurses to various locations across the UK, and currently have in excess of 400 candidates working for us. We recruit healthcare staff from countries within the European Union. 2
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Building Partnerships Avanta Care are looking to form solid partnerships with recruitment agencies within the EU, to work alongside our UK recruitment team.
In exchange we offer: 24 hour support at all times for our candidates and partners from our expert team
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What makes us different? “At Avanta Care we realise that no two businesses are the same, and that there are many different requirements... Our experience and dedication mean we understand the best staffing solutions for our clients� All our candidates are screened, interviewed and tested accordingly. We recognise that each and every candidate is different, and we extend this philosophy to our partners. We have dedicated recruitment consultants who specialise in dealing with candidates, clients and partners alike. Did you know? We have our own in-house training team, who deliver our bespoke training programme from our training centre in Leeds.
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Avanta Care as a company “Providing the community and healthcare industry with high quality, fully trained staff”
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We aim to supply a first class service to our clients, partners and candidates, whilst upholding an honest and up front working relationship
2. We aim to recruit only the best caliber of staff for our clients 3.
We take the time, effort and responsibility to place the right candidate in the right position
We are number one! We are the most recommended healthcare recruitment company on Carehome.co.uk, the UK’s leading independent review website www.avantacare.com
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Rewarding hard work “Avanta Care believe in rewarding hard work, loyalty and dedication.� This is why all our candidates are paid above the national minimum wage. Our candidates receive 2 pay rises within the first year of employment: At 3 months and 12 months. We also assist the candidates with their travel arrangements and accommodation.
Facebook reviews We have over 230 positive Facebook reviews, and an overall rating of 5* out of 5!
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Our candidates receive: 24 hour support from our expert team A starting of wage of £7.40 per hour for Care Assistants; rising to £7.65 after 3 months; rising to £8.10 per hour after 12 months of work placement A starting wage of £15.00 per hour for Nurses Assistance with travel & accommodation Training & qualifications Support for further roles & development Separate programme and opportunities for nurses (See page 8) www.avantacare.com
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Registered General Nurses Avanta Care not only supply care assistants, but qualified nurses too. Nurses need to be qualified in their country of origin to be considered. We will then assist the candidate in obtaining their registration with the Nursing & Midwife Council (NMC) to practice in the UK. The NMC regulate nurses and midwifes, setting standards of education, training, conduct and performance, with the aim of delivering high quality healthcare throughout workers’ careers. Nurses may be employed as care assistants until their nursing registration is approved. 8
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What we expect from business partners “We expect our partners to work in an honest, upfront and professional manner - The same way as we act as a company.� We expect to be provided with the best possible candidates, who reach our high standards and promote our company ethics. Most importantly, we expect to have a very happy and successful working relationship!
In return, our partners can expect: Trust
Support
Loyalty
Training if required
Assistance with marketing material
Dedication
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Some Figures Below are some statistics about our company. Right, the documents our candidates sign upon joining Avanta Care. WE HAVE OVER
WE EMPLOY OVER
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CURRENT CLIENTS
CARE ASSISTANTS + NURSES
WE HAVE STAFF PLACED IN
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LOCATIONS ACROSS THE UK
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CARE CERTIFICATE TRAINING
PASS RATE
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POSITIVE FACEBOOK REVIEWS
70 CAREHOME.CO.UK REVIEWS
Service Agreement Candidates are able to spread payments for any training they wish to undertake with us. If they choose this option, they must sign a service agreement letter, agreeing to pay back the loan they receive from Avanta Care. This is a non-profitable loan with 0% interest.
Maximum hours agreement Under current EU working regulations, the maximum hours a staff member is allowed to work is 48 hours. By signing the Agreement candidates can opt out of this maximum weekly hours restriction.
Candidate & client contracts All candidates and clients have to sign a contract with us before any partnership can begin. We are happy to assist our partners in preparing their documentation
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Contact Information 0044 113 8272347
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Tithe House, Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5LJ
Contacts: Craig Roberts | Business Development craig@avantacare.com Eugene Ivanoff | Overseas Manager jobs@avantacare.com
Social Media: /AvantaCare
Accreditations We are the most recommended employment agency on Carehome.co.uk, from over 470 companies. Carehome.co.uk is UK’s leading care home website referral site, with over 1.4millions viewers each month We are regulated by the quality Care Commission (CQC) - The independent regulator of health and social care in the United Kingdom Investors in People is a management framework for high performance through people. Our prestigious accreditation is recognised across the world as a mark of excellence ISO 9001 is one of the standards within the range of ISO 9000 standards. They are a UKAS accredited certification body www.avantacare.com info@avantacare.com
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