Care & Support Assistant - Days- Bridge Haven, Canterbury

Avante Care & Support Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Enhanced rate of pay forQualifications

Free DBS check & uniform

Flexible working patterns

Pension contributions

Training & development opportunities

24/7 GP & wellbeing support

Staff recognition awards

Discounts at 800+ retailers

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd is hiring a Care & Support Assistant for Bridge Haven in Canterbury. You’ll support residents with personal care and daily activities, promoting wellbeing, independence and dignity in a warm home environment.

No extensive care experience is required as full training and development are provided. The role offers 44 hours per week on day shifts with competitive pay and benefits, including DBS check and uniforms.

Qualifications

• Kind, dependable and compassionate.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Previous care experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Supporting wellbeing, independence and dignity.
• Helping create a warm, engaging and positive home environment.
• Working as part of a friendly, professional care team.
• Ensure high standards of care in line with Eden Alternative Philosophy.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Compassionate

Job description

# Care & Support Assistant - Days- Bridge Haven, Canterbury## Job Introduction### **** **Join our Caring Team as a** **Care & Support Assistant** ******Location:** Bridge Haven **Pay:**£13.20 - £13.40 **Hours:**44 hours full time Days (Alternative weekends)**About us!**Bridge Haven is a welcoming residential care home providing high-quality, person-centred support for older people in a warm and homely environment. Part of Avante Care & Support, the home is committed to promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing, with compassionate staff who take pride in delivering tailored care that helps residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home.**Make a Real Difference Every Day**At Bridge Haven**,** our Care & Support Assistants do more than provide care—they bring warmth, companionship, and support to every resident. Whether you’re helping with personal care, encouraging independence, or creating a lively and engaging environment, you’ll make a meaningful impact every day.No experience? No problem! We’ll train you and support your development so you can grow your skills and confidence in a caring, friendly team.**What You’ll Be Doing*** Assisting residents with personal care and daily activities* Supporting wellbeing, independence, and dignity* Helping create a warm, engaging, and positive home environment* Working as part of a friendly, professional care team* Ensure high standards of care in line with Avante’s **Eden Alternative Philosophy****About You*** Kind, dependable, and compassionate Flexible and proactive approach to work* A team player with good communication skills* Previous care experience is helpful but not essential* Have a genuine passion for improving residents’ lives**Why People Love Working With Us******Competitive pay**** **Enhanced rate of pay for qualifications** ****FREE DBS check & uniform ****Flexible working patterns ****Pension contributions ****Training & development opportunities ****24/7 GP & wellbeing support ****Staff recognition awards ****Discounts at 800+ retailersAll roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Avante Care & Support is an Equal Opportunities Employer.*Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.***No Agency C.V'S**Apply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Care & Support Assistant - Days- Bridge Haven, Canterbury* **Salary** £13.20 - £13.40* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/20226/1089* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 27 November, 2026* **Job Category** Front line operations* **Service/ Department** Residential Care* **Location** Bridge Haven, Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5JX , United Kingdom* **Posted on** 28 October, 2026