Care and Support Assistant - Days/Nights - Amherst Court, Chatham

Avante Care & Support Ltd; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Pension contributions

Staff discounts

Training & progression

GP & counselling access

Life Assurance

Job summary

Avante Care & Support is seeking a Care & Support Assistant for Amherst Court, Chatham, working 33 hours weekly across Days and Nights with alternate weekends. No experience required as full training is provided, and a supportive, not-for-profit environment helps you grow professionally.

You will assist residents with personal care, encourage wellbeing and independence, and help create a warm, engaging atmosphere within a caring team. Apply via our online careers portal.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Compassionate and patient approach to care.
• Reliable team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily support to residents.
• Encourage wellbeing, independence and activity.
• Create a positive, engaging environment in Amherst Court.

Job description

# Care and Support Assistant - Days/Nights - Amherst Court, Chatham## Job Introduction### **Join Avante Care & Support – Make a Difference Every Day!**### **We’re Hiring: Care & Support Assistants 33 hours/week Days and Nights at Amherst Court in Chatham**(including alternate weekends)Avante Care & Support is a **registered charity** dedicated to supporting **1,000+ older people** through our **nursing, dementia care homes, and home care services**. As a **not-for-profit** organisation, we put people first—our residents, their loved ones, and our incredible team!### Are you **caring, reliable, and a team player?** If so, we want YOU! No experience? No problem—we’ll train you and support your professional development.### **Your Role:*** Provide **personal care** and daily support* Encourage **well-being and independence*** Create a **positive and engaging** environment for residentsWhy Join Us? Competitive pay FREE DBS check & uniform Flexible working patterns Pension contributions Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers Training & career progression opportunities 24/7 access to GP & counselling Employee recognition awards Life Assurance Ready to make a real impact? Apply today! Join us to make a real difference in residents' lives. Apply now via our online career's portal. (All roles subject to Enhanced DBS checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.) Please note: If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview. We regret to inform you that due to the high volumes of applicants, we do not write to candidates who are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in Avante Care & Support. Thank you for considering Avante Care & Support! Together, let’s create a caring environment for those who need it most.Apply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Care and Support Assistant - Days/Nights - Amherst Court, Chatham* **Salary** £13.20 - £13.40* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/20325/1104* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 5 December, 2026* **Job Category** Front line operations* **Service/ Department** Residential Care* **Location** Amherst Court, Palmerston Road, Chatham , United Kingdom* **Posted on** 5 November, 2026